Self-Study Program

Introduction
3
Off-Road Capability
To test the off-road characteristics of the
Touareg, an off-road test track was specially
built in Ehra, Germany near Wolfsburg.
Here, this multifaceted vehicle could show
its stuff.
The test track consists of:
• A short off-road stretch.
• A climbing hill with a section of shelves.
• A dry river bed simulation.
• A torsion module.
• A shallow basin for water-hazard
simulation.
SSP297/103-056
The Touareg was tested and optimized
on the test track for the following
characteristics, among others:
• Traction.
• Torsion of the body structure.
• Acceleration behavior and driving
on inclines.
• Supply of operating fluids.
• Engine drag torque.
• Suspension comfort.
• Impermeability to the elements.
• Noise emission in load situations.
• Ground clearance.
• Bumper design.