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
Volkswagen Touareg vs Isuzu MU-X Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Isuzu MU-X
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2024 Volkswagen
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MU-X
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Isuzu MU-X LS-M (4x4)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
80L
592 to 664 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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6 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$47,400 - $69,400
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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'
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Choice of 4x2 or 4x4
- Low entry price point
- 3.5-tonne towing capacity
Misses
- Laughable media screen size
- Missing some amenities on the inside
- Black plastic exterior door handles
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)
- Mica Paint (+$650)
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
Colours Available
The 2024 Isuzu MU-X is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Basalt black mica
- Cobalt blue mica
- Galaxy blue mica (LS-U and LS-T only) (NEW)
- Magnetic red mica
- Mercury silver metallic
- Mineral white
- Moonstone white pearl (LS-U and LS-T only)
- Obsidian grey mica
All premium paints cost an additional $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1898 - 2999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L, 1.9L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 140kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 16.3 | |
