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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
Nissan Patrol vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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TowingAwards
The Nissan Patrol won the Best 4WD SUV award in 2023. We don’t have any awards for Volkswagen Touareg.
'23
Best 4WD SUV
Off-road
Fuel Efficiency
140L
2016 km
90L
612 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$84,900 - $104,160
$89,240 - $117,540
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CarExpert's Take
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Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
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
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- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- Sound & Comfort Package (+$7,600)
Colours Available
- Black Obsidian
- Champagne Quartz
- Brilliant Silver
- Hermosa Blue
- Gun Metallic
- Moonstone White
All colours except Gun Metallic cost an extra $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 5552 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 5.6L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V8 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 298kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5800 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 560Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 4000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 | 15.5 | |
