2016 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG Volkswagen's flagship SUV is utility made luxurious. The second-generation vehicle complements its powerful and efficient line of engines and world-class engineering, cutting-edge available driver assistance systems, a refined interior and copious cargo space. After a facelift in 2015, Touareg continues with only minor changes to equipment. Lux and Executive models add 14-way adjustable ventilated seats. Executive models add a power adjustable steering column, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking (Front Assist) and Lane Departure Warning (Lane Assist). The Hybrid model is discontinued for 2016. Key design elements include a 4-bar chrome grille that connects seamlessly to the headlights, which themselves sit flush with the grille's base. These headlight clusters feature Bi-Xenon high intensity gas-discharge headlights, the Adaptive Front-lighting System, and LED Daytime Running Lights. The 2016 Touareg offers a premium modern layout. The cabin is illuminated with white LED overhead lighting, and chrome trim and wood accents lend a clean, luxurious feel throughout. The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is available with a V6 FSI gasoline engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic shifting capability. A 4Motion all-wheel-drive system is also standard. Touareg models are capable of towing 7,716 pounds. The gasoline-powered 3.6-liter V6 delivers 280 horsepower 266 lb.-ft. of torque at a low 2,500 rpm.