Two photos showing a scale replica of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg haveleaked out six-to-ten weeks ahead of its unveiling. The photos, whichsurfaced on Dutch website Autoweek.nl, show a vehicle that replaces theboxy front fascia with a rounder look and chrome accents.
Thefront-end changes bring the car more inline with the new designparadigm seen on some of the company's most recent vehicles. It looksto have a windshield installed at a greater incline, leading towards anavailable dual-pane sunroof. The angle of the photo suggests a shortervehicle than the previous model, but a with a lengthier rear end.
Hopefully,these photos will prompt Volkswagen to release official pictures anddetails. The lighter-weight Touareg will likely get TSI and TDIengines, as well as a 240-horsepower 3.0-liter diesel, and290-horsepower 3.0-liter supercharged V6.
Built on the Cayenne platform, the next-generation 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will likely be introduced at either the Geneva Motor Show in March, or the New York Auto Show in April. A market launch will take place before in the fall or winter.
