Now that I've been driving the T2, V6 TDI for over a week I thot of sharing my experience. I've clocked about 500 kays and most driving has been around town so the economy is around 12.5/100kms, about the same as the v10. The odo shows only 4000kms on it so it needs a few more thousand before the economy improves a bit.
Firstly, is it normal behaviour of the V6TDI to have its fan running(whirring noise from the front end) everytime you stop? It seems to stop after a few minutes from turning off the engine but its always there when you park and get out of the vehicle.
Also, the headlights (on low beam only) appear really weak. V6TDI I'm driving has standard halogen but the highbeam is quite bright.
Apart from these two issues the V6 diesel has plenty of grunt to get around, although there is a lag of about two seconds before the turbo power kicks in and it hurls the egg forward. The engine is indeed very smooth, silent & powerful although I'm starting to miss the v10 now.
Seats are comfortable, especially with the extra side support, which keeps you from getting thrown around a bit. RNS510 is many times better then the older units! Plus there is more info on the MFI, such as the name of songs, radio stations, etc. Compass now appears both in MFI and the main screen. The ability to rip from an SD card or data disc is useful and there is a connector in the storage bin for audio input. It calculates destinations quite quickly and the dynamic map looks pretty good. A must have, I'll never buy a touareg w/o it. Also, make sure you tick the air suspension option if planning to tow, pull or go offroad.
The 'euro' bin up the centre has been redesigned, probably cos the old ones rattled a bit. There are no rattles at all anywhere inside the cabin.
The wipers are new design as well and despite using them nearly everyday they havent made any noise like T1s.
The side mirrors are taller & narrower than those on T1. So you cant see as much, both due to the blind spot & what the mirrors show you in width. I prefer the older design.
The seat belt chime, which doesnt exist on T1s(atleast here in Oz) has been introduced, so be ready to be annoyed with it.
The steering is not wooden but you can still feel the vibration of the diesel engine, probably only when idling. The bug catcher on the sunroof is pretty good and helps dampen the wind noise, good improvement.
Besides these few changes its the same touareg as it has been.
All up, it doesnt have the brutal power & the many gizmos found in a V10 but if I dont have enough money for a V10 again I'll be definitely be buying the V6TDI, which is quite nimble, lighter, powerful/fast enough for most of us & a bit more economical.
Firstly, is it normal behaviour of the V6TDI to have its fan running(whirring noise from the front end) everytime you stop? It seems to stop after a few minutes from turning off the engine but its always there when you park and get out of the vehicle.
Also, the headlights (on low beam only) appear really weak. V6TDI I'm driving has standard halogen but the highbeam is quite bright.
Apart from these two issues the V6 diesel has plenty of grunt to get around, although there is a lag of about two seconds before the turbo power kicks in and it hurls the egg forward. The engine is indeed very smooth, silent & powerful although I'm starting to miss the v10 now.
Seats are comfortable, especially with the extra side support, which keeps you from getting thrown around a bit. RNS510 is many times better then the older units! Plus there is more info on the MFI, such as the name of songs, radio stations, etc. Compass now appears both in MFI and the main screen. The ability to rip from an SD card or data disc is useful and there is a connector in the storage bin for audio input. It calculates destinations quite quickly and the dynamic map looks pretty good. A must have, I'll never buy a touareg w/o it. Also, make sure you tick the air suspension option if planning to tow, pull or go offroad.
The 'euro' bin up the centre has been redesigned, probably cos the old ones rattled a bit. There are no rattles at all anywhere inside the cabin.
The wipers are new design as well and despite using them nearly everyday they havent made any noise like T1s.
The side mirrors are taller & narrower than those on T1. So you cant see as much, both due to the blind spot & what the mirrors show you in width. I prefer the older design.
The seat belt chime, which doesnt exist on T1s(atleast here in Oz) has been introduced, so be ready to be annoyed with it.
The steering is not wooden but you can still feel the vibration of the diesel engine, probably only when idling. The bug catcher on the sunroof is pretty good and helps dampen the wind noise, good improvement.
Besides these few changes its the same touareg as it has been.
All up, it doesnt have the brutal power & the many gizmos found in a V10 but if I dont have enough money for a V10 again I'll be definitely be buying the V6TDI, which is quite nimble, lighter, powerful/fast enough for most of us & a bit more economical.
). Filled up on morning of departure and spent 3 days travelling to various towns. Next fill was after 924Km travel on first tank. Have to admit to judicious use of Cruise Control (pesky plods!) and comfort suspension setting. Second fill was in Canberra before returning home. Again more cruise control and return route was via Cooma, Bombala, Merimbula, Eden, Orbost, Bairnsdale, Morewell and home to Dandenongs, with some small side trips on way for clients. Filled up near home tonight with 1036Km covered.
