The JE DESIGN Widebody kit is now also available for the new Touareg R-Line. Coming off the assembly line of VW, the SUV already has a sporty design; but now it is fitted with a new sports grille, front spoiler, front and rear wheel arch kit, rear apron insert, and a tailgate panel that make it look much more aggressive. All of this is available for 4641 Euro (manufacturer suggested retail price) including applicable taxes. All components are precisely fitted and manufactured in polyurethane (PU) or a fibre-reinforced composite and are supplied ready-primed. This customisation comes to a perfect full circle by adding the dual exhaust system with oval stainless steel tailpipes on either side (120 x 85 mm) at a price of 595 Euro.

With this, the tuning specialist proves again how fast and efficient the JE DESIGN engineers work; because the body kit for the R-Line model completes the offer: JE DESIGN has now an exhaustive tuning program for all models of the VW Touareg II.

However, JE Design has not stopped at the visual transformation of the Touareg. Thanks to its optimised engine management system, the performance of the 4.2 l TDI engine has been increased from 340 hp (250 kW) to 410 hp (302 kW) and the maximum torque leaps from 800 to 930 Newton metres. With that, the 0 -100 kph acceleration of the vehicle that weighs in at over two tonnes, only takes 5.4 seconds instead of 5.8 seconds, and the top speed rises from 242 to 269 kph. The price of 2999 Euro already includes a one year warranty for the engine, turbo charger, transmission, and power train, and can be extended to two years for an additional 199 Euro. The 3.0 l TDI as well is put through a hefty power enhancement program, increasing its output from 240 hp (177 kW) to 285 hp (210 kW).

To help ensure the new-found power is utilised to its fullest extent, the electronic suspension module lowers the vehicle and brings it 35 millimetres closer to the tarmac – all for a price of 1428 Euro.

This makes the new alloy wheels look even more impressive. JE DESIGN equips the Wolfsburg vehicle with its SUV-Select design, 10x22 inch aluminium wheels and adding ultra high-performance tyres of the size 295/30. In addition, a wheel spacer kit (30 millimetres in front, 40 millimetres in the rear), available at 409 Euro, ensures that the wheels fill the extended arches to achieve an optimum effect. In order to individualize the wheels, they are available in three different surface finishes: shadow silver with a polished front, matt black with a matt silver front, and matt graphite silver with polished edges. Custom-painted wheels are also available so that every Touareg owner can customize his vehicle to his own taste. JE DESIGN offers the complete wheel/tyre package for 5190 Euro. Rims are available from 690 Euro each.

The aggressive appearance of the customised JE DESIGN Touareg stands in contrast to its luxurious interior. Here, the tuning specialist finished the entire dashboard, door panels, and the extensive roof liner with the finest Alcantara money can buy.

Of course, JE DESIGN provides the respective TÜV Certificate for each customised component. Additionally, despite the performance increase, the Touareg is still in compliance with emission regulations.

The impressive design lines of the new edge accented VW design are kept and are dynamically sharpened through the emotional wheel arch extensions of the Hofele-Design body kit.

The aero dynamic front end attachment elements with openings for the original fog lamps and the ACC / lane assistant guide the air flow CW optimised to the sides and over the wheel arch extensions. Additionally developed was the Hofele-Design rear apron diffuser. This rear apron is put into the original rear bumper and replaces the original rear apron. Another strong design element are the 4-tube stainless steel tailpipes which are available as “integrated double oval” or “double round” version. These tailpipes simply replace the original tailpipes and are bolted onto the serial VW mufflers. The interaction of these 4-tube tailpipes with the wider diffuser rear apron makes the rear of the Touareg look very powerful.

As alternative the Hofele-Design rear apron can be combined with the original Touareg tailpipes.

The front grill with the two dynamic bars and the “Hofele Bear” crest shows the distinctive and independent face of the “Royal GT 470”.

In the interior Hofele-Design indulges with their own “Bi-Colour” leather design “Star-Light”.

The bi-colour “StarLight” leather interior has the Hofele-Design style with nested stripes, inserted leather crest, quilted elements and offset decorative stitching.

As addition to the “StarLight” seat covers the door panels and arm rest can be covered with leather as well. Indeed a “royal feeling!”
The Hofele-Design product range features a variety of elegant designer wheels in the sizes between 20” and 22”.

The electric lowering module lowers the Touareg with air suspension up to 40mm while standing and while driving up to 80km/h. On speeds over 80 km/h the module is deactivated to retain the serial height to give the chassis its full comfort and reserves on high speeds.

Hofele-Design increases the power of the 3.0 TDI CR from 240 PS to 275 PS and the torque from 500 Nm to 580 Nm. Results on the street: acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 sec and a final speed of 229 km/h.

As usual all parts are being mounted to the original points of attachment. This is easy-going, fast and requires no modifications to the car at all.

The complete kit is available and ready for sale. For more information go to: www.hofeleamerica.com

Cobra Technology & Lifestyle Accessories for the VW Touran

As nice as painted bumpers are – minor bumps and scrapes while parking quickly render the plastic parts unsightly. For this reason the engineers from Cobra Technology & Lifestyle have developed a high-gloss stainless-steel front brush guard with a tube diameter of 48 millimeters. The guard meets the stringent EU guidelines for pedestrian protection and thus comes with an EG operating certificate, eliminating the need for technical inspections and amending the vehicle documents. For further improved active safety the guard can be fitted with auxiliary headlights. A stainless-steel bumper grille offers the option of further refining the vehicle’s appearance.

For the protection of the vehicle’s sides Cobra Technology & Lifestyle offers two alternatives. Customers can choose from high-gloss side guards with integrated step and a tube diameter of 60 millimeters, and a version with a brushed surface finish without the integrated step.

A rear bumper guard with a choice of high-gloss or brushed finishes is also available.

Various Cobra Technology & Lifestyle alloy wheels up to size 8Jx18 round out the program for the current VW Touran.

Cobra Technology & Lifestyle Refines the VW Sharan
In for a penny, in for a pound: Cobra Technology & Lifestyle naturally also offers appealing options for the new Sharan.

The minivan receives the same upgrade from Cobra Technology & Lifestyle with a stainless-steel front brush guard and bumper grille for a more striking front-end. The stainless-steel guard has elastic mounts on this car as well and thus meets the requirements for the issuance of an EG operating certificate.

Side guards with integrated step facilitate a more comfortable and safer entering and exiting of the vehicle for driver and passengers while protecting the sides of the five-door vehicle.

Further exclusive highlights are added by Cobra Technology & Lifestyle Grenada five-spoke wheels. In size 8Jx17 these wheels are available as one-piece and multi-piece designs. Cobra Europa alloy wheels are also available in this size.

Cobra Technology & Lifestyle Accessories for the VW Caddy
With sophisticated accessories Cobra Technology & Lifestyle proves that it is possible to turn the normally workhorse-like VW Caddy into an absolute eye-catcher.

The front profile is enhanced by a Cobra Technology & Lifestyle front brush guard and bumper grille, both made from high-gloss stainless steel. The brush guard lends the small van more visual appeal. But that’s not all: it also offers cutting-edge pedestrian protection thanks to its elastic mounts, and improves active safety with auxiliary high-beam headlights.

Side guards with and without integrated step are also part of the striking and functional Cobra Technology & Lifestyle product lineup as are custom-tailored stainless-steel roof rails.

These accessories are complemented with striking Cobra Grenada alloy wheels in size 7Jx15 for retaining the stock tires or in size 8Jx17 for mounting sporty low-profile tires.

For performance JE Design has optimised the engine management on the 3.0-liter TSFI-engine providing 440 hp (324 kW) versus the standard 379 hp (279 kW). Torque bumps up from 580 to 630 Nm. As a result, 0-100 kph takes 5.9 instead of 6.5 seconds and the top speed rises to 255 km/h instead of 240.

Идея за подарък

Because a 2.5 tonne car needs powerful engines, ABT Sportsline offers performance improvements that make the great car from Wolfsburg seem even more superior: more horsepower and more torque - the ABT Touareg is a mountaineer, a workaholic, an elegant glider, a fast touring car and an agile XXL sports car all in one: with the 3.0 TDI, ABT POWER provides 282 HP (207 kW) compared to the series standard 240 HP (177 kW). The ABT POWER S technology even makes 310 HP (228 kW) available, while the torque is increased from 550 Nm to 580 Nm or 610 Nm. For the silky-smooth V8 turbo diesel with its 4.2 litre cubic capacity, 385 HP or 283 kW (series standard: 340 HP / 250 kW) and a torque of 870 Nm (series standard: 800 Nm) are available.

The impression that the ABT Touareg is a formidably dominant automobile, which comes across as elegant and dominant, is further underlined by the designer wheels ABT BR and CR. Both alloys are available in different sizes up to a powerful 22 inch version. It goes without saying that ABT also offers combinations with high-performance tyres, where the performance and the load index agree. Both the BR and CR wheels underline the contours of the Touareg and harmonise with the bodywork elements, which ABT has developed for the premium SUV: the sporty front grill and rear wing blend well into the vehicle's design and the incorporation of the rear apron and the 4-pipe exhaust unit show exactly where the classy Touareg comes from.

The new ABT Touareg - dates and facts

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY

Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm, V6
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 282 PS/207 kW (standard: 240 PS/177 kW)

Engine: 3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm, V6
Performance tuning: ABT POWER S
Performance: 310 PS/228 kW (standard: 240 PS/177 kW)

Engine: 4.2 TDI, 4134 ccm, V8
Performance tuning: ABT POWER
Performance: 385 PS/283 kW (standard: 340 PS/250 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT front grille
ABT rear spoiler
ABT rear skirt

ABT EXHAUST SYSTEM
ABT 4-pipe-exhaust-system

ABT SPORTS WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
ABT BR and CR up to 22 inch

The JE DESIGN Widebody-Kit offers a different look for the Touareg, with a sports radiator grill, front spoiler, front and back wheel arch kit, rear apron insert, roof spoiler and rear hatch blend for the cost of 4998 Euro including VAT. All of the components are manufactured from Polyurethane (PU) and are delivered primed. The new headlights also provide the large Volkswagen with more perspective.

The widebody kit is developed to accommodate the Touareg standard version, but can be fitted to accommodate designer packages, such as ‘Chrome & Style’ as well as ‘Terrain-Style’. The pivot-trailer hitch can be used as well as the different Volkswagen-muffler tips.

Alternatively, JE DESIGN offers dual exhaust pipes for 595 Euro, which channel exhaust gases through bevelled stainless steel pipes in 90 millimetre diameters.

JE DESIGN also include optimisation of the engine management system, with the performance of the 4.2-liter TDI-engine raised to 410 hp (302 kW) compared to the original 340 hp (250 kW), which reduces the 0-100 kph time to 5.4 sec from 5.8 sec. The price for this upgrade is 2999 Euro including a one year engine warranty and covers the turbo charger, transmission and power train. A pneumatic electronic suspension lowering module is also available for 1428 Euro.

The complete JE DESIGN upgrade, including assembly, paint and TÜV- registration is available for 19,750 Euro. JE DESIGN provide TÜV-assessments for each component. With the performance increase, the Touareg still complies with emission regulations.

Additional information regarding JE DESIGN’s tuning program is at www.je-design.de/en

H&R Spezialfedern is supporting this design with lowering springs of around 40 millmetres. The SUV gains even more dynamism with these.

The steering harmonises perfectly with the H&R suspension set and follows every command of the driver with unbelievable precision. The vehicle's rolling motion is reduced to an absolute minimum – without perceptibly detracting from the comfort.

An electronic lowering system (ETS) for the air-suspension cars will soon be available, too.

An additional highlights can be achieved from the H&R TRAK+ Wheel Spacers made of high tensile aluminium – regardless of whether they are combined with works or tuned wheels.

The often unsightly gap between the wheel arch and the edge of the wing can thus be visually perfected.

The full range of H&R products is available for over 1,350 different types of vehicles at all good dealers and along with the expected H&R quality comes with a general operating permit (ABE) or TÜV certificate of conformity for parts (Teilegutachten).

The sporty JE DESIGN styling package for the “Wide Body” conversion is comprised of several components of highest quality and exact accurate fit, giving the Touareg an even more powerful appearance. The front spoiler for the front bumper, rear apron, roof edge spoiler plus a tailgate attachment for the lower tailgate area makes the Touareg more sporty. The complete body kit also includes special wheel arch extensions providing the ultimate “Wide Body” look.

The rear apron can be mounted together with the original exhaust pipes or together with optional available 4-pipe exhaust tips. Furthermore the function of the tailer hitch together with the rear apron is guaranteed.

To complement the new powerful Touareg look, JE Design offers its new Select SUV wheel in 22 x 10 offset 55. Also available are special optional wheel spacers (front 60 mm, rear 80mm) to complement the use of the wheel arch kit for that ever so perfect fit and look.

No word on pricing or availability, but stay tuned to vwtuningmag for additional details when they are released.