We're not sure if you've noticed, but we've officially entered the dog days of Summer. And while that means that temperatures have begun crawling their way to the triple digits in certain portions of the country, it also means that genuine auto industry news has slowed somewhat. Of course, that won't stop the interwebs from generating a very unique brand of news that's all its own. Where hard facts and quotes fail to materialize, the hallowed rumor will be more than happy to take over. In that spirit, Autocar is reporting that Volkswagen is mulling the creation of a long-roof version of its CC four-door coupe. According to the UK publication, an unnamed source within the manufacturer leaked the plans for a CC wagon, and the company's board will vote on whether or not to build the vehicle later this year. The reasoning behind the model seems stable enough - Autocar says that since Passat is on its way out in the U.S. Time will tell, we suppose, but call us skeptical on this one. If true, we're fully expecting VW to claim that it is poised to build the world's first five-door coupe - you know, if Mercedes-Benz doesn't beat them to the punch.
Volkswagen is keen to remind buyers that the Touareg SUV is now, and will always be, its flagship car. It's always been an imposing technical marvel, but since the departure of the Phaeton (remember that?), it sits alone at the top of the VW price list - and up against some very impressive rivals. Considering this opposition includes the Audi Q7, the BMW X5, the Land Rover Discovery and the Mercedes-Benz GLE, it's understandable that Volkswagen has thrown its developmental kitchen sink at this car. This explains why it has packed the new Touareg with a range of newly-introduced technology to make it the sharpest driving, most tech-laden vehicle it offers. On paper, it looks like the Touareg is more than capable of answering the questions posed by its rivals, as well as its interesting, but discontinued Phaeton saloon in-house alternative. The new Touareg is wider and longer than the outgoing car, but boot space grows from 697 litres to 810, and there's more room for passengers, too.
The good news is that the new Touareg's body is 106kg lighter than the old one. The third-generation VW Touareg receives an extensive package of all-new technology inside and out. The new look more than hints at the smaller VW T-Roc, while the interior takes a huge step forward over what came before. In the metal, it disguises its bulk very effectively, and has the air of a less-imposing baby Bentley Bentayga about it. The big news is that the new interior's centrepiece is what VW calls its Innovision Cockpit. This is dominated by a 12.0-inch digital instrument display that we’ve already seen in other VW models. This is combined with another even larger display (up to 15.0 inches) in the centre of the dashboard. Other state-of-the-art technology includes a new roadwork lane assist system, cross-traffic warnings, four-wheel steering, active lighting and cornering roll stabilisation. The height-adjustable active air suspension system and all-wheel steering promise to combine to make this an agile car on the road. There is no seven-seat option (there never has been on the Touareg), unlike its principal rivals, the Audi Q7 or Land Rover Discovery. The interior is a masterclass of quality materials and precision-fit assembly. The Touareg launched with a 286hp 3.0-litre diesel motor, and Autumn 2018 sees a 231hp version of the same engine added to the range. Your only gearbox option is an eight-speed automatic Tiptronic, while all cars get 4Motion four-wheel drive as standard. The launch model also boasts a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity, which is the most any car is allowed to have under UK law. A 367hp plug-in hybrid powertrain will join the line-up at some point too, but at time of writing VW is remaining tight-lipped on when it'll reach Europe. China will get this model first.
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