With Volkswagen’s new design language clearly headed in the direction previewed by the T-Prime GTE Concept, imagining the all-new Touareg isn’t a difficult mental exercise.
Case in point, this T-Prime GTE-like rendering. The concept in question was unveiled during this year’s Beijing Auto Show and even though it previews a bigger model than the Touareg, we can already start to argue in favor or against its appearance as a production-ready model.
We do know that the 2018 Touareg, like the Audi Q7, will sit on VW’s new MLB-Evo architecture. This means a lot less weight, plenty of aluminum and probably a more rigid chassis.
There’s definitely going to be a great deal more tech inside as well, with the latest safety and connectivity features being made available to customers willing to pass on rival models in favor of a new large SUV from Volkswagen.
Performance-wise, a plug-in hybrid drive such as the one showcased on the T-Prime GTE would definitely do the job. It’s got 375 HP, 699 Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque and an 8-speed automatic gearbox.
Question is, if the all-new Touareg comes out looking like this while still undercutting the X5, GLE and the Q7 in terms of pricing, would you spend your hard earned money on it?
Renderings courtesy of RM Design
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