Major Options / Build: Sunroof/Moonroof, Alloy Wheels

Additional Description: Slapping a '2' on the end of a title is typically the signifier of a full-fledged sequel, but the 2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 is more like a re-edited director's cut DVD. Despite the name, VW's first SUV is by and large the same solid vehicle that was sold last year, sporting revised styling and some additional features like standard parking assist and a power liftgate. That's basically the equivalent to new DVD packaging and a couple of director's commentaries.Although the Touareg 2 is certainly not an all-new model, the good news is that Touareg '1' was still a pretty solid sport-utility vehicle. Volkswagen took an old-school approach to SUV design when it introduced the Touareg in 2004, making sure that its first sport-utility would be as capable of tackling the Dakar Rally as it would be tackling a family trip to Rally's. Like most newer SUVs, it is a car-based crossover (which shares its platform with Porsche's Cayenne) that handles well on-road and features a comfortable, composed ride. The Touareg is set apart, though, by its elevated ground clearance, serious four-wheel-drive system and adjustable air suspension that make it equal to strong off-roaders like the Land Rover LR3. If traveling off the beaten path is a frequent venture, test-driving the Touareg is a must.Most Americans keep their SUVs on the beaten path, however, utilizing them to haul around children and stuff. For those utilitarian duties, the Touareg 2 suffers against other luxury crossovers. Its second-row seat is on the small side and there is no third-row option. Its cargo area is also smaller than those of some compact crossovers. Meanwhile, all of that off-road hardware contributes to a hefty curb weight, which translates into below-average fuel economy and the tendency to feel cumbersome. The Touareg 2 happens to be one of just four SUVs sold in the United States with an available diesel-fueled engine, though the MSRP of the Touareg 2 V10 TDI model is uncomfortably high.V6 3.6 Liter,Automatic 6-Spd w/Overdrive & Tiptronic,4WD,Rollover Protection,Power Liftgate Release,Hill Ascent Control,Hill Descent Control,Traction Control,Stability Control,ABS (4-Wheel),Alarm System,Keyless Entry,Air Conditioning,Power Windows,Power Door Locks,Cruise Control,Power Steering,Tilt Wheel,AM/FM Stereo,Premium Sound,Satellite Feature,Parking Sensors,Dual Air Bags,Side Air Bags,Head Curtain Air Bags,Heated Seats,Power Seat,Leather,Moon Roof,Daytime Running Lights,Fog Lights,Rear Spoiler,Roof Rails,Towing Pkg,Alloy Wheels,