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V6

V8

V8X

220hp, 225 lbs-ft, 3.2 liter, 24-valve V6 engine

S

310hp, 302 lbs-ft, 4.2 liter, 40-valve V8 engine

S

S

6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®

S

S

S

4XMOTION® permanent all-wheel drive with low-range gear

S

S

S

Independent steel spring suspension with two dual-wishbone axles

S

S

4-corner air suspension with continuous damping control

O

O/OP

S

Center differential lock

S

S

S

17" alloy wheels, all weather tires

S

18" alloy wheels, all weather tires

S

S

19" alloy wheels, performance tires

O

Tire pressure monitoring system, direct

S

S

S

Rear differential lock

O

O

S

Interior

V6

V8

V8X

Dual-zone CLIMAtronic® automatic climate control

S

S

S

Four-zone CLIMAtronic® automatic climate control

O

O

Premium AM/FM receiver with CD player

S

S

S

Upgraded sound system

O

O/OP

O/OP

Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel

S

S

S

Multi-function trip computer

S

S

S

Upgraded sound system

O

O/OP

O/OP

HomeLink®

S

S

S

VW Telematics by OnStar (delayed introduction)

O

O

O

Navigation system

O

O/OP

O/OP

12-way power seats w/leather trim and driver’s side memory positions

OP

S

S

Heatable front seats

S

S

S

Heatable rear seats

OP

OP

Self-dimming rearview mirror

S

S

S

Front sliding armrest

OP

S

S

Compass

S

S

S

Genuine walnut wood trim

S

S

S

Genuine Myrtle or Vavona wood trim

OP

OP

Aluminum accents

S

S

S

Floor-mounted chrome trim

S

S

Doorsills with chrome trim

S

S

S

Ambient lighting

S

S

S

Privacy glass

S

S

S

60/40 split folding rear seat

S

S

S

Rear sunshades

OP

S

S

Exterior

V6

V8

V8X

Automatic headlights with coming and leaving home feature

S

S

S

Bi-xenon headlamps with washer system

O

O/OP

S

Chrome trim

S

S

S

Power folding exterior mirrors with memory feature

OP

S

S

Rain sensor automatic wiper speed control

S

S

S

Power glass sunroof

S

S

S

Adjustable roof rack

S

S

S

Side step bar

S

Fender protection

S

Skid plates

S

Hatch closing assistance

S

S

S

Trailer hitch preparation

S

S

S

Inflatable spare tire

S

S

Full-size, rear mounted spare tire

S

S = Standard  O = Optional  OP = Optional Package  • = Not Available



Technical Specs
Only European technical specifications available at this time.Updated 4/3/03

Performance & Engineering

V6

V8

Engine

3.2 Liter V6

4.2 Liter V8

Horsepower (hp @ rpm)

220 @ 5400 – 6400

310 @ 6200

Torque (lbs-ft @ rpm)

225 @ 3200

302 @ 3000 - 4000

Drivetrain

Permanent 4WD

Permanent 4WD

Transmission

6-speed automatic with Tiptronic®

6-speed automatic with Tiptronic®

Brakes

4-wheel vented disc

4-wheel vented disc

ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Standard

Standard

Front Suspension

Fully independent

Optional four-corner air

Rear Suspension

Fully independent

Optional four-corner air

Passenger volume (cu. ft.)

59.5

59.5

Head room (front/rear, inches)

39.7/38.9

39.7/38.9

Front and rear volume (cu. ft.)

55.1/44.4

55.1/44.4

Leg room (front/rear, inches)

41.3/35.6

41.3/35.6

Shoulder room (front/rear, inches)

57.7/57.4

57.7/57.4

Wheelbase (inches)

112.4

112.4

Length (inches)

187.2

187.2

Track (front/rear, inches)

64.9/65.3

64.9/65.3

Width (inches)

75.9

75.9

Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

26.4

26.4

Cargo Capacity
(seats up/lowered, cubic ft.)*

17.7/53.6

17.7/53.6

Towing Capacity (pounds)*

7700*

7700*

 Off-road Capabilities*

without air suspension

with air suspension

Departure angle

28.1°

33.6°

Approach angle

28.4°

33.2°

Ground Clearance

9.3" (237mm)

11.8" (300mm)

Breakover angle

22.1°

27.2°

Fording depth

19.7" (500mm)

22.8" (580mm)

Maximum grade

45°

45°

*Preliminary information only, based on European model.

*Source: VWOA*

All information believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed.
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