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#51 of 2207 Vwvortex by agh15 Jul 09, 2002 (3:29 pm)
I just went to vwvortex.com and saw the touareg road test and it looks awesome. The only thing that i think volkswagen should change is the rear and the price. The rear looks like a wagon not a suv.
#52 of 2207 Vortex Review by peachtree103 Jul 09, 2002 (4:51 pm)
I had initially written this vehicle off as a bad joke (especially with its Porsche cousin), but the review here on Edmunds and the one on Vortex make it sound like a real contender. I don't think we're going to get the price down, given that VW only intends to import 25,000 or so. But I do hope we get the TDI 10 cylinder diesel. That engine sounds sweet. VWguild, any ideas on the overall pricing structure (beyond the starting point of $35K), and whether or not (or how soon) we could reasonally expect the TDI?
#53 of 2207 Price by agh15 Jul 09, 2002 (6:30 pm)
You are probably right about the price, but i think they could sell at least 100,000 touaregs if Volkswagen would lowerd the price to the 25,000 to 30,000 base price.
#54 of 2207 peach & agh... by vwguild Jul 09, 2002 (6:49 pm)
We don't even have published prices on 2003 Jettas or Golfs, much less a product that is a year away from delivery...I think Jamie indicated that the TDI would be coming this way in the 2nd year of production...Disappointing, but I believe this has something to do with Fed Law Changes regarding Diesel #2 Fuel and cleaning up as it is in Europe and the fact that Diesel truck emissions are different than passenger cars...   And think how many they could sell $15,995.00... Technologically speaking this is not an entry level SUV, and is not supposed to be...
#55 of 2207 Volkswagen Touareg by agh15 Jul 09, 2002 (7:11 pm)
The last time I checked Volkswagen was a mass auto producer, and you would think they would want to sell vehicles not price them so high that the Touareg goes against Mercedes-Benz ml class, bmw x5, and Acura Mdx. If they want to increase their market share in the U.S. market they need to have vehicles that compete technology, and price wise. I know Volkswagen is comepting technology wise but not price wise. When the Microbus debuts will it be charged so high that they cant reach their own expectations for sales. I think that the microbus and the touareg could both sell well here but they need to priced correctly. I' am aware that Volkswagen is trying to go upscale but they cant forget about the lower priced segments trying to go their. I heard somewhere that they wanted to reach 500,000 in sales by 2005 how are they going to get their with prices like these. Vw has always been high priced, and I think you get alot for the price but to end it somewhere.
#56 of 2207 Price Range by peachtree103 Jul 10, 2002 (6:46 am)
If you look at the competition, most 4WD mid-sized luxury SUV's are priced from the low to mid 30's, including the Honda Pilot, Acura MDX, Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD, Ford Explorer EB, and a host of others. Given the level of sophistication here, I don't think an estimated $35K starting point is out of the question. Given something like the 10cyl TDI, I'd pay a premium over these prices, and I think others will, as well.
#57 of 2207 Price Range by agh15 Jul 10, 2002 (4:03 pm)
The Jeep Grand Cherokee, Ford Explorer, and Honda Pilot all have lower priced models.
#58 of 2207 diesel by geoffd1 Jul 13, 2002 (7:27 am)
I think Jamie indicated that the TDI would be coming this way in the 2nd year of production...Disappointing, but I believe this has something to do with Fed Law Changes regarding Diesel #2 Fuel and cleaning up as it is in Europe and the fact that Diesel truck emissions are different than passenger cars... The performance level of diesels in Europe is fantastic. Those engines don't work over here on our lousy high-sulfur fuel. The trucking lobby has managed to stall requirements for better diesel fuel for years and it's only now starting to happen.   Personally, I'd love to own a turbodiesel-powered SUV. Great mix of fuel economy, torque for towing, and durability. Rumor has it that Dodge is planning to put a Cummins in their Durango soon. Toyota has always had a really strong diesel in the Land Cruiser but it doesn't get imported to North America.
#59 of 2207 DIESEL by agh15 Jul 13, 2002 (10:28 am)
I think that volkswagen North America should bring a smaller diesel like a six here.
#60 of 2207 I agree! by rsholland Jul 13, 2002 (4:01 pm)

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