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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Volkswagen Touareg vs Nissan Pathfinder Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Nissan Pathfinder Ti (4WD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
71L
746 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,240 - $117,540
$71,490 - $81,490
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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'
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Bold American design
- Family-friendly interior
- Decent towing capacity
Misses
- No hybrid or diesel options
- Qashqai has a better touchscreen
- You'll desire the Ti-L's extra features
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)
- Premium Paint (+$750)
- Two-tone Paint (+$1,400)
Colours Available
The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder is available in the following colours:
- Glacier White
- Scarlet Ember
- Super Black
- Gun Metallic
- Brilliant Silver
- Ivory Pearl
- Deep Ocean Blue Pearl
The Ti and Ti-L are also available in the following two-tone treatments:
- Boulder Grey with black roof
- Scarlet Ember with black roof
- Ivory Pearl with black roof
- Gun Metallic with black roof
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 3498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 340Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 4800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10.3 | |
