8.3
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
Polestar Polestar 3 vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Polestar Polestar 3
Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Polestar
Polestar 3
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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CarExpert Score
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8.3
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Based on the Polestar Polestar 3
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
Warranty
5 year - 8 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$132,900 - $159,620
$86,790 - $129,990
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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
- Megapixel HD LED Headlights (+$3,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,600)
- Nappa Leather Upholstery (+$9,750)
- Towbar - Electric (+$3,770)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 360kW - 380kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 820Nm - 910Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
