All wood surfaces in the Touareg are real. Walnut, Myrtle, and Vavona wood are used depending on the configuration of the specific vehicle. Vavona is the root wood of sequoia trees. Yes. In Xenon-equipped Touaregs, the outer most lights in the Touareg's headlight assembly are high intensity discharge lamps, and are used for the low beam, the high beam, and as the daytime running lamps.

Real wood veneers are manufactured from very thin sheets of genuine wood, whereas the synthetic veneer is an embossed image that resembles wood. The synthetics are remarkably similar in appearance to real wood.

The molds are made from real rock. A patented molding process duplicates every nick, crack and crevice on the real specimen.

There are various ways to say the word Touareg. Volkswagen seems to have settled on a pronunciation that sounds a lot like "tour egg". Volkswagen's web site for the Touareg, which can currently be found at http://www.vw.com/touareg/mini/flash.htm has audio samples of different people saying the word Touareg.

The Touareg appears to be currently available in the following countries: UK, US, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and quite possible other counties.

In all Touaregs, the main battery is located under the driver's seat. In Touaregs with two batteries, the additional battery is located beneath the floor of the rear storage area, occupying the space that the spare tire would normally occupy.

Keep in mind also that real wood veneers can vary slightly from tree to tree. Even though a kit is cut from the same sheet of veneer, each piece can have slightly different coloring, burling, etc. Synthetic veneers are always the same, and you are guaranteed to get pieces that match exactly. This is important to consider if you plan to add additional kits in the future. Also, almost all OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) are using synthetic.

Other than the metal hardware, it is entirely made of wood... beautiful wood! Solid oak is used for the corner posts. Oak veneered panels are trimmed with solid oak edge banding. Under the oak veneer is furniture grade veneer core. We do NOT use MDF or particle board. Our toyboxes are 100% real wood!

There is no definitive study regarding the positive or negative effects of all wood and all synthetic floors. In fact, there are so many different types of maple and synthetic flooring systems that it is unfair to generalize. In many cases, a synthetic is the only option due to the pre-determined uses of the floor. Each facility should weigh its needs carefully to decide which surface is best.

The word Touareg is an alternate spelling of Toureg, which is a diverse group of people who share a common history and geographical area in the African Sahara. The Touareg people are known for their traditions, pride, intelligence and dignity, and the abi lity to adapt to difficult conditions. It has been said that Volkswagen choose to name the Touareg after these people because of these traits. Literally, Touareg means "Knight of the Desert" or "Free Folk" depending on who you ask.

In appearance, engineered wood flooring looks the same as solid. Because the best wood is used only on the face, engineered wood floors use re-claimed wood and forests more efficiently, with less impact on the environment. The underlying construction of engineered consists of 3 layers of wood. Each layer is called a "ply" and are oriented in different directions for strength, then glued under pressure.

The kits that are made from the real wood are advertised as a "Real Wood Kits". Other kits are not made of a real wood. However we do not recommend real wood. Here are a couple of reasons. No lifetime warranty Why we recommend Synthetic. Our particular kits are different from other companies we make our kits out of the highest quality wood foil / plastics available. Other companies might claim high quality but there material will probably cost $2.

Most floors calling themselves 'laminated' are just photographs of wood grain on plastic, mounted on MDF. Confusion can sometimes arise with Real wood laminate floors, which have a top layer of real hardwood - a method of construction sometimes called laminate because it is in layers. If you want a real wood floor, be careful that you're not just buying a photograph of one. The difference isn't always obvious, but it can be a costly mistake.

We sell all real and synthetic/simulated products. The details of each product are clearly stated as such. To search for any particular product, type in your option in the search bar.

I have dual zone climate control. Can I make the driver's side temperature knob control both zones? 5. NAV System / Radio Questions

The maintainer of this FAQ makes no claims of expertise on any subject whatsoever. Rather, he is just a curious Touareg owner and is not employed in any automotive capacity. Most of the questions in the FAQ are actual questions that have been asked on var ious online discussion boards and Usenet. The answers are researched by various means including finding answers on the internet, asking Volkswagen directly, reading relevant literature, and talking to experts when possible.

The Cayenne and Touareg share the same chassis, transmission, AWD system, suspension, windshield, doors, and some sheet metal. It should be noted that the Cayenne is more focused on paved-road conditions, whereas the Touareg was designed to be equally capable on pavement and off-road. Consequently the Porsche transmission is tuned with more rear power bias than the Touareg.

In North America, the Touareg is currently available as a 3.2-liter V6, a 4.2-liter V8, or a 5.0-liter V-10 Turbo Diesel, all with 6-speed Tiptronic transmission. Various sources have claimed that Volkswagen has either built or intended to build Touaregs with a W8 gasoline engine. The consensus now seems to indicate that Volkswagen has decided not to pursue continued use of their W8 in any vehicles, including the T ouareg.

Good questions. According to Jamie Vondruska's, article on www.vwvortex.com , the V-10 Touareg is "the one to get." It has been said that people buy horsepower, but drive torque. The V-10 TDI engine has a very high torque output. This may make the vehicle more suitable to towing, although the official towing rating is the same on all models. The higher torque output will also allow the V-10 TDI equipped Touareg to accelerate faster than the gasoline V8.

Volkswagen designed and built the Touareg to be a very capable off-road vehicle. Specifically, they benchmarked the Range Rover for its class-leading off-road performance. Further testament to VW's design goals is the inclusion of full time all wheel drive, a low-range transfer case, ABS and Traction Control that include an off-road mode of operation, available locking center and rear differentials, and an optional air susp ension with adjustable ride height.