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2023 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The base VW Touareg drives like a luxury Euro SUV, but isn't priced like one. It's a winning formula, even a few years into its life cycle.
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Mike Costello
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Based on the Jeep Wrangler
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Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
66L
653 to 667 km
90L
612 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$83,950
$89,240 - $117,540
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Mike Costello
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Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$1,175)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- Sound & Comfort Package (+$7,600)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO MPFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1995 - 3604 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.6L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, INLINE 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDED | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 200kW - 209kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5250 - 6400 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 347Nm - 400Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3000 - 4100 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10 - 11.03 | 15.5 | |
