What are the differences between 2016 VW Touareg trims? When you go shopping for a new vehicle, you probably have a good idea of what you want. You pick a segment, look for a model based on features, styling or roominess and go on your way. Except, it isn’t that simple. You have multiple trims levels from which to choose, and you’re unlikely to know one from the other without digging through spec sheets. Well, if you’ve been eyeing up our luxury SUV, you’re in luck, because we’re answering the question: What are the differences between 2016 Volkswagen Touareg trims? How many trims does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg have? When it comes to choosing the Touareg, you have a total of four options for the 2016 model year. Keep in mind the base trim, the Touareg V6 Sport is only available to order. Stepping up from that is the Touareg V6 Sport with Technology, followed by the V6 Lux and the V6 Executive. The most important features for each are listed in the below chart, with each higher trim including or upgrading upon the features of the trim before it. As you can see, there are a wide range of features for each model, with the base trim offering the most common necessities, and the highest trim level offering the more comfort and luxury. If you’re still not sure which model is right for you, feel free to stop by our dealership. Otherwise be sure to check back here at the New Century Volkswagen Blog for more updates on other VW models.
Comprehensive safety and comfort package: Active Driving Assistant Professional. Available as an option, the Driving Assistant Professional package is comprised of the Traffic Jam Assist with extended hands-off time (expected to be available from 12/2018) as well as the Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection. The Automatic Lane Change feature can be used on highways when the Lane Keeping Assistant is active. Holding the direction indicator in the required direction is all it takes to initiate a lane change. If the sensors detect that there is space in the adjacent lane and that no other vehicle is approaching at high speed, the driver benefits from helpful steering assistance during the lane change. Another component of the system is the evasion aid, which can help avoid collisions with vehicles or pedestrians suddenly appearing in the driver’s path. As soon as an evasive maneuver corresponding to such a scenario is detected, the system assists the driver with steering inputs to direct the vehicle into a clear adjacent lane.
Active assistance when needed: Emergency Stop Assistant makes its debut. A new development in the field of safety systems is the Emergency Stop Assistant, which is a component of the Driving Assistant Professional package. Intended to be used in situations where the driver is suddenly incapacitated because of a medical emergency, it is activated by pulling the electric parking brake switch. Depending on the driving situation and the vehicle’s surroundings, the Emergency Stop Assistant will bring the vehicle to a standstill either in the current lane, at the edge of the road or on the hard shoulder. At the same time, the hazard warning lights are activated and the Intelligent Emergency Call function automatically notifies the BMW Assist call center so the emergency services can be alerted. For comfortable maneuvering into parking spaces: Parking Assistant Plus. The function of many other assistance systems that make life easier for the driver when maneuvering into parking spaces has been further enhanced.
The new BMW X5 is equipped with standard Park Distance Control (PDC), which brings sensors at the front and rear of the vehicle. The Parking Assistant Plus in the new BMW X5 enables automatic selection and use of parallel parking spaces. These parking spaces are detected by ultrasonic sensors as the vehicle passes them. The Parking Assistant function is activated at the touch of a button on the center console. The system then takes care of the acceleration, braking, steering and gear changes necessary to maneuver into the space. Unique, high-precision guidance: the Back-up Assistant. A further illustration of BMW’s ongoing progress towards automated driving is provided by the Back-up Assistant. This function offers a level of assistance - for leaving a parking space or maneuvering in a confined area - as yet unmatched by other vehicles. The Back-up Assistant takes over steering to maneuver the vehicle mirroring the path most recently used in the forward direction. This system makes reversing for a distance of up to 55 yards a particularly effortless task in the all-new 2019 BMW X5. All the driver has to do is operate the accelerator and brakes and monitor the surrounding area.
The system is initiated by pressing a button when the vehicle is stationary and the gear selector is in the “P” position. The steering movements made during the vehicle’s last forward maneuver are stored by the system and retained. This means the Back-up Assistant can be used to maneuver the all-new 2019 BMW X5 backwards out of a parking position that it drove into forwards the previous day. The BMW Live Cockpit Professional in the all-new 2019 BMW X5 combines a new display and control concept and the ultimate in connectivity to create a superb all-round package. The latest-generation of the iDrive comprises a high-resolution digital 12.3” instrument cluster display behind the steering wheel and a 12.3” center display diagonally across. The system offers many hardware upgrades including new haptic controls on the iDrive controller, an advanced tablet-like touch interface, stunning visualizations, and the largest displays in a BMW yet.
