Generation 1, GP

Volkswagen Touareg Crossover / SUV

09.2002 - 11.2006 · Europe

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Generation 1, GP

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Volkswagen Touareg, Generation 1, GP, Europe market. This overview covers 29 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2002 - 11.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 29 trim entries.

Seats: 5
Engine codes: AXQ, BHX, AYH, BLE, BWF, AZZ; BAA, BKJ, BMV, BMX, BRJ, BAC, BPE, BHK, BHL, BKS, CATA, BMX
Engine displacement, cc: 2461–4921
Drive layout: All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 6, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2855
Ground clearance, mm: 237
Fuel: Petrol AI-95, Diesel

Equipment and practical details

Volkswagen Touareg · Generation 1, GP · Europe · 09.2002 - 11.2006. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Air suspension: Check the vehicle after it has been parked and test available adjustments. Confirm which axle has air springs.
Passenger climate zones: Check the rear controls and airflow to the row you need. Climate zones and air vents are different specifications.
Seat-position memory: Check that positions can be stored and recalled, particularly if several drivers will use the car.

Specifications and technical details

29 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

3.2 L, 241 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

BMX · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.2 MT	11.2004 - 03.2006
3.2 MT Kong	11.2005 - 03.2006
3.2 MT Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 03.2006

3.2 L, 241 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

BMX · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.2 Tiptronic	11.2004 - 03.2006
3.2 Tiptronic Kong	11.2005 - 03.2006
3.2 Tiptronic Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 03.2006

4.9 L, 313 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AYH, BLE, BWF · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
5.0 TDI Tiptronic	10.2002 - 10.2006
5.0 TDI Tiptronic Kong	11.2005 - 10.2006
5.0 TDI Tiptronic Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 10.2006

2.5 L, 174 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

BAC, BPE · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5 TDI Tiptronic	02.2003 - 10.2006
2.5 TDI Tiptronic Kong	11.2005 - 10.2006
2.5 TDI Tiptronic Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 10.2006

2.5 L, 174 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

BAC, BPE · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
2.5 TDI MT	02.2003 - 10.2006
2.5 TDI MT Kong	11.2005 - 10.2006
2.5 TDI MT Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 10.2006

3.0 L, 225 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

BKS, CATA · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.0 TDI Tiptronic	11.2004 - 10.2006
3.0 TDI Tiptronic Kong	11.2005 - 10.2006
3.0 TDI Tiptronic Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 10.2006

3.0 L, 225 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

BKS, CATA · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.0 TDI MT	10.2005 - 10.2006
3.0 TDI MT Kong	11.2005 - 10.2006
3.0 TDI MT Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 10.2006

3.6 L, 280 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

BHK, BHL · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.6 FSI Tiptronic	10.2005 - 10.2006
3.6 FSI Tiptronic Kong	11.2005 - 10.2006
3.6 FSI Tiptronic Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 10.2006

4.2 L, 310 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AXQ, BHX · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
4.2 Tiptronic	10.2002 - 10.2006
4.2 AT Kong	11.2005 - 10.2006
4.2 AT Exclusive Edition	02.2006 - 10.2006

3.2 L, 220 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AZZ; BAA, BKJ, BMV, BMX, BRJ · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.2 MT	10.2002 - 10.2004

3.2 L, 220 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

AZZ; BAA, BKJ, BMV, BMX, BRJ · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

Specification	Production period	Compare
3.2 Tiptronic	10.2002 - 10.2004

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