Volkswagen Touareg Special Editions
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Volkswagen Race Touareg 3 Qatar
Volkswagen Touareg Gold Edition
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30th January, 2011
At the first Qatar Motor Show (26th - 29th January), Volkswagen
presented two exclusive SUV concept cars for the first time. The common denominator of these all-wheel drive
vehicles: No compromises!
Show car number 1 is a slightly tamer version of the Touareg 3 that started in the Dakar Rally at the
beginning of January; this 228 kW (310 PS) Volkswagen could very well be the world’s most talented street-legal
SUV.
Show car number 2 is the Touareg Gold Edition - many of its parts have been upgraded with 24-carat gold; this
265 kW Volkswagen (360 PS) is debuting as one of the highest quality SUVs ever.
The cost of these concept cars? Priceless.
Race Touareg 3 Qatar
This is a genuine rally vehicle, like the one that was touring South America in the Dakar Rally two weeks ago
and was built to withstand the toughest rally race in the world. The vehicle shown in Qatar is a version of the
Race Touareg 3 – an SUV that can sprint to 100 km/h in less than six seconds – that is legally approved for use
on public roadways. The just over two metre wide body was slightly modified for road use. Instead of 16-inch
wheels, new 18-inch wheels from BBS with a gold look are being used. The "Race Touareg" signature – also in a
golden colour - stretches the entire length of the vehicle’s sides. In turn, it is perfectly coordinated with
the exterior paint in "Magic Morning," a white that has a slight gold shimmer to it.
The interior was completely redesigned; all that remained unmodified was the safety cage. Without compromises
also means an interior that offers easy controls and is ergonomic. The interior has an extremely well-organised
appearance with focus on the driving machine, and it is equipped with Recaro racing bucket seats. Designers made
an interior in so-called "Stealth look" that is reminiscent of the aircraft of the same name. In tribute to the
Dakar Rally, the Dakar victories are etched in the anodised aluminium of the centre console, right next to the
"Race Touareg" signature.
Other trim elements are treated in Matt Carbon. Tuned to this is the roll cage in "Serpentino Grey Metallic."
Interior designers have upholstered the seat side supports and the door trim panels with Nubuk leather in
"Black" and "Pure Grey," while the centre seat panels are made from perforated Nappa leather in "Titan Black."
Additional accents include the two-tone seams and silver piping on the seat covers and safety-related items
painted in "Tornado Red." The only other ingredient that is needed is some time to explore the world on a "360
degree route" in this uncompromising car.
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Touareg Gold Edition
The Volkswagen Touareg Gold Edition would certainly be able to handle a journey around the world – but bear
in mind, this car should only be parked where there is good surveillance. That is because – living up its name
- certain areas of this SUV are upgraded with 24-carat gold. On the outside, they include the custom designed
22-inch wheels, roof rails, protective guard strips and window frames, mirror caps and parts of the air intake
frame, "Touareg V8" signature and boot sill trim. Like the Race Touareg 3 Qatar, this SUV is also painted in
"Magic Morning" body colour.
Inside, 24-carat gold also adorns many of the car’s accents and switches, making the entire car unique. The
interior design itself has a pleasant, bright appearance in the "Luna" trim colour. The Alcantara roofliner
shows this colour as does the Nappa leather of the seats, which is decorated with ornamental stitch detailing.
On the other hand, the dashboard is trimmed in a natural brown leather; contrasting seams in "Magnolia"
colour perfect the colour scheme. Natural brown with leather inserts in "Luna" adorn the floor mats. Automotive
craftsmanship at its finest is reflected in the Walnut Burr accents with genuine gold marquetry – also crafted
into an ornamental pattern. This is in keeping with the general image of the Touareg, which – in the "normal"
production version – is one of the most sophisticated SUVs in the world.
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