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2025 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The 'base' VW Touareg could well be the new sweet spot, thanks to its strong value and impressively refined drive experience.
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James Wong
Mazda CX-8 vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Mazda CX-8
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Based on the Mazda CX-8
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
72L - 74L
432 to 599 km
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$42,810 - $72,160
$89,490 - $133,490
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CarExpert's Take
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James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2191 - 2488 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 2.5L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 140kW | 170kW - 340kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 6000 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 252Nm - 450Nm | 500Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 94.3 - 100 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
