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an expansive panoramic sunroof that the company says is a full 350-percent larger than the piece found in the previous model
Try building an Audi Q7 with some of those features and watch the price shoot skyward.
The new, standard 8-inch touch-screen display that tops the center stack is unique to the Touareg
The voice command system lets you request music by album and artist name, or dial a phone number by contact name.
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an expansive panoramic sunroof that the company says is a full 350-percent larger than the piece found in the previous model
Autoblog
Try building an Audi Q7 with some of those features and watch the price shoot skyward.
Motor Trend
The new, standard 8-inch touch-screen display that tops the center stack is unique to the Touareg
MSN Autos
The voice command system lets you request music by album and artist name, or dial a phone number by contact name.
CNET
All models but the base Sport also get leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, and memory seats. Executive and Hybrid models add premium audio, rear-obstacle detection, a heated steering wheel, keyless entry and starting, and heated rear seats. Exclusive to the Hybrid model is a power tilt/telescope steering wheel.
What the Touareg is missing, feature-wise, are the sophisticated high-tech conveniences of the luxury-brand models from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus that it's priced against—items like adaptive cruise control and more sophisticated infotainment features. Considering that, a fully loaded Touareg feels pricey, as well as a little pointless given the competitive set.
Conclusion
The 2011 Volkswagen Touareg comes well equipped, but it's missing many of the top-tier tech and high-end luxury features of its competitive set.
