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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
Toyota LandCruiser Prado vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Volkswagen Touareg
2024 Toyota
LandCruiser Prado
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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Based on the Toyota LandCruiser Prado
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
87L - 150L
687 to 1185 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$62,830 - $87,468
$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
- Crystal Shine Paint (+$675)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
Colours Available
There are 10 available exterior finishes for the Prado line-up, including:
- Glacier White
- Ebony (black)
- Crystal Pearl (white)*
- Silver Pearl*
- Graphite*
- Wildfire (red)*
- Peacock Black*
- Eclipse Black*
- Dusty Bronze*
- Espresso Brown*
*Premium paints demand a $675 upcharge.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2755 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.8L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3400 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1600 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.6 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
