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 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport EXCEED (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,240 - $117,540
$44,440 - $62,440
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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'
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Very capable off the beaten track
- Priced in line with lower-spec rivals
- Long conditional 10-year warranty
Misses
- Performance, towing lags behind rivals
- Dated assist and infotainment tech suite
- Not as spacious, practical as key rivals
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)
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Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 15.5 | |
