The electrically-powered off-road two-seat Touareg was intended or fun and easy use for the younger market. The clutch-less transmission and imposing large wheels provided excellent handling. Designed with compactness and fun in mind, the Touareg was constructed in only six months, and ran on an electric engine supplying power to the 4-hour batteries. The batteries were recharged when the car was braking or moving downhill. The absence of doors on the Touareg allowed the passengers to jump into the car. With the engine behind the two seats, the Touareg could accelerate from 0-50 miles per hour in nine seconds. Fower-assisted steering and disc brakes were installed. The unique 18-inch wheels were custom-designed by Michelin. The all-terrain Touareg was also fitted with waterproof instrumentation and seats for quick cleaning.
Touareg. Two-seater four-wheel drive off-road vehicle on electric traction. The body is made using the same technology as that of the Asphalte. From the front, the Touareg looks like a smiling cartoon frog.
The electric motor is centered at the back and surrounded by a battery pack. The engine power is 35.5 kW (50 hp), but the torque is 194 Nm, you can get out of any mud. The proportions of the Touareg (3500x1930x1310 mm) and low center of gravity make it very suitable for driving on rugged terrain. The overcome slope is 50% (not to be confused with degrees!). There is a small gasoline engine on board that turns a generator to recharge the batteries. The total cruising range is 300 km. Wide 18-inch wheels look strange, like toy ones, made of painted foam rubber or polystyrene. But no, the real ones are special material created by Michelin tire makers.
On such a car, it is probably good to go on a photo hunt - after the birds, it moves silently. And you can wash it directly from the hose, even the interior.
