| Manufacturer Name | Volkswagen Group of |
| Manufacturer Code | VGA |
| Car Class | 33 |
| Car Class Details | Standard SUV 4WD |
| Model Type (Manufacturer) | |
| Release Date | 9/17/2021 |
Engine Specifications
| Model Type | SIDI & PFI; |
| Engine Displacement | 6.0 liters |
| Number of Cylinders | 12 |
| Transmission | Auto(S8) |
| Aspiration Method | TC |
| Aspiration Description | Turbocharged |
| Variable Valve Timing | Y |
| Variable Valve Timing Details | INTAKE AND EXHAUST CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE / MECHANICAL-HYDRAULIC |
| Variable Valve Lift | N |
| Cam-less Valvetrain? | N |
| Intake Valves/Cylinder | 2 |
| Exhaust Valves/Cylinder | 2 |
| Cylinder Deactivation | Y |
| Cylinder Deactivation Details | Hardware based cylinder deactivation utilizing valve deactivation with fuel cut and spark on bank 2 only |
| Engine Comments | Engine Code: DDBD, Variant 1 |
| Model Type | SIDI & PFI; |
EV / HEV
Fuel And Fuel Effiency
| Fuel Efficiency Rating (On Label) | 2 |
| Estimated Fuel Cost (Annual) | $3150 |
| Fuel Cost (Annual) - EPA Calculated | $3150 |
| Expected Fuel Cost Over Next 5 Years | $9250 |
| Gas Guzzler Description | Truck |
| Conventional Fuel Efficiency - City/Highway/Combo | 12 / 18 / 14 |
| Conventional Fuel Efficiency - City/Highway/Combo | 15.1 / 18.3254 / 18.3254 (Unadjusted) |
| Max. Ethanol Percent | 15 |
| Fuel Type (Conventional) Details | Gasoline (Premium Unleaded Recommended) |
| Fuel Metering System | Spark Ignition direct & ported injection |
| Engine Start/Stop System | Yes |
Transmission System
| Transmission | SA |
| Description | Semi-Automatic |
| Number of Gears | 8 |
| Lockup Torque Converter | Y |
| Creeper Gear | N |
| Drive System | A |
| Drive Description | All Wheel Drive |
Misc.
| Recommended Oil Viscosity | 0W40 VW50200 / VW50500 |
| Conventional Fuel CO2 Production City/Highway/Comb. | 716 / 493 / 616 |
Smog And Pollution
| Greehouse Gas (GHG) Score | 2 |
| Smog Rating Test Group | NVGAT06.0EAR |
| Mfr. Smog Rating | 3 |
| Testing Method | Derived 5-cycle label |
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