Volkswagen’s first mid-size SUV model is an ambitious one, taking the people’s car upscale. If the Touareg’s smooth lines seem familiar, that’s because a lot of what’s underneath is shared with the
Porsche Cayenne and
Audi Q7. While the Touareg in theory competes in a mainstream segment, it tries to appeal to buyers in both mid-range and luxury markets with an attainable starting price and performance-oriented configurations.