The Touareg 3.6 VR6 comes with dual-zone climate control, power moonroof, power windows and locks, heated front seats, power driver's seat, leather shifter and steering wheel with redundant controls, alarm/immobilizer, cruise control, split-folding rear seat, alloy wheels, fog lamps, trip computer, outside and oil temperature displays, aluminum accents, heated power mirrors with synchronized adjustment and right-side reverse tilt, front and rear park assist, rain-sensing wipers and heated washer nozzles, 10-speaker audio system with Sirius Satellite Radio (three-month service included), power liftgate, and six power points, including one 115-volt outlet.

The Touareg TDI V6 substitutes the diesel engine and is otherwise equipped much like a 3.6 VR6.

The Touareg V8 4.2 FSI features a 350-hp V8 engine and upgrades with leather upholstery and walnut woodwork, bi-xenon curve-following headlights, more chrome trim, 19-inch wheels and more sporting suspension calibration, power passenger seat, driver memory system, power folding auto-dimming outside mirrors, and rear seat side sunshades.

Options include a tow hitch ($500), a rear differential lock ($700), 19-inch wheels and tires for V6 and TDI ($1200), and the air suspension package ($2750). Option packages are often commingled and start with the Lux ($2900), which adds many of the V8 upgrades (leather, wood trim, power passenger seat, bi-xenon headlamps). Lux Plus ($3400) adds four-zone climate control, heated rear seats, Dynaudio sound, and keyless operation. The Technology package ($3350) adds DVD-based navigation, upgraded 11-speaker sound system with CD changer, rear view camera, expanded instrument panel multifunction display, and auxiliary input. The new Safety package with lane departure warning and active cruise control is $2600.

Safety equipment includes rollover-sensing ESP Plus stability control, ABS Plus brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist, tire-pressure monitors, Hill Descent Assist, and adjustable seatbelt anchors front and rear. Also standard are front airbags, side-impact airbags, and side curtain airbags.