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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
Mercedes-Benz GLE vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
65L - 85L
429 to 782 km
90L
612 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$134,574 - $166,900
$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
- Airmatic Package (+$3,400)
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$3,300)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$3,200)
- Night Pack (+$4,800)
- 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 CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWINTURBO DIESEL DFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1950 - 2999 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 2.9L, 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 180kW - 280kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3600 - 5500 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 750Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1200 - 1600 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 15.5 | 15.5 | |
