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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
2022 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
82L
221 to 713 km
90L
612 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$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
- Activity Key (+$960)
- Carbon Fibre Trim Finishers (+$3,020)
- Click & Go Integrated Base Unit (+$340)
- Chrome IP End Caps (+$210)
- Configurable Dynamics (+$940)
- 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 | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1997 - 2996 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW - 297kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5500 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm - 650Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 2000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 16.5 | 15.5 | |
