Which cars share the same platform as the Touareg?
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The Volkswagen Touareg shares the same platform with models such as the Volkswagen Phideon, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Lamborghini Urus, Bentley Bentayga, and Porsche Cayenne. All these models are built on Volkswagen's MLBevo platform. The advantages of the MLBevo platform include better front-rear weight distribution and more efficient drive shaft arrangement for rear-wheel-drive vehicles. The Touareg measures 4878mm in length, 1984mm in width, and 1717mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2899mm. It is a 5-door, 5-seater SUV equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a 2.0TL4 engine.
I've driven the Touareg for several years and feel it shares the Volkswagen Group's MLB Evo platform with its sibling models, the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. The advantages of this platform are obvious. For example, the longitudinal engine and air suspension provide stable yet agile handling. When I test-drove the Q7, I noticed the steering feedback was very similar. More luxurious options like the Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus, though differently tuned, share the same basic hardware. The benefit of a shared platform is the commonality of parts, saving both cost and time on maintenance. I remember one time when repairing a chassis component, I easily resolved the issue by referencing a Cayenne case. I recommend test-driving several models when choosing a car to experience the reliability and driving pleasure the platform offers. Overall, the Touareg's family ties make it excel both off-road and on the road.
