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Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut.
Abbey Spectrum 418

Abbey
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut. with a Abbey Spectrum 418 with an actual weight of 1553 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general very good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
292
346

Mountains
Risk of snaking
354
217

Weight ratio: 59% (64% of kerbweight) 1553 kg 2621 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut.
Abbey Spectrum 418

Abbey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 217 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is very good.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut.
2007-2010

Power
239 PS (176 kW)
Torque
550 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Abbey Spectrum 418

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Tom reviewed a Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut.:

"I have been caravaning for 3 and a half years and dilibarated for some time what unit to buy i decided on a 173 bhp Nissan X Trail although a amazing suv and pulled my Bailey Olympus 2 620/6 with great ease i did find the front end a little light for me wben overtaking slower vehicles so i bit the bullet and changed my unit again and after endles reserch decided to go for a 2007 VW Touareg 3lt V6 TD and i have to say WOW this car would pull a train i am sure it so smooth pulls my Bailey like its not there lorrys pass me by on the odd ocation and you dont even feel any buffering at all it realy is one of the best cars i have ever driven especialy when towing so if you are thinking of getting a caravan and are not sure what unit to go for i can strongley recomend the VW Touareg 3lt TD V6 in a word ( Ammazing ).."

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