The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg TDI is a fine $52,355 luxury SUV that raises the question: Why on Earth is Volkswagen selling a $52,355 SUV?
That's less of a head-scratcher in Europe than America. Many Europeans -- especially Germans -- think of VW as a premium brand, a clear step up from the likes of Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Hyundai and Toyota.
By contrast, most Americans expect Volkswagens to be inexpensive, if not downright cheap. That's why the company just introduced less-expensive versions of its Jetta and Passat sedans here.
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