Self-Study Program

Introduction
7
Off-Road Driving
The off-road capability of the Touareg is
proven by the following data:
Maximum climbing capability: 45 degrees
Ford depth is the depth of
water the vehicle can slowly
drive through without the engine
taking on water or water
entering the vehicle.
Maximum possible ford depth:
Steel suspension: 19.69 inches (500 mm)
Air suspension: 22.83 inches (580 mm)
SSP297/009
Maximum driveable ramp angle:
Steel suspension: 22 degrees
Air suspension: 27 degrees
SSP297/008
Maximum driveable angle of slope:
Steel suspension: 28 degrees
Air suspension: 33 degrees
SSP297/007
Maximum ground clearance:
Steel suspension: 9.33 inches (237 mm)
Air suspension: 11.81 inches (300 mm)
SSP297/006
Maximum possible lateral inclination:
35 degrees
SSP297/060SSP297/043