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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
Volkswagen Touareg vs BMW X6 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the BMW X6 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
80L - 83L
616 to 1038 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,240 - $117,540
$140,900 - $247,900
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CarExpert's Take
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'
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery smooth petrol engine
- Luxurious, well appointed interior
- Facelift has made for a prettier front end
Misses
- Petrol engine is thirsty in town
- Updated infotainment technology still needs refining
- Big price rises for 2024
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
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,200)
- Sound & Comfort Package (+$7,600)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,400)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI, TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.4L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TURBO V8, DIESEL TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 210kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10 - 16.5 | |
