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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
2024 Mercedes-Benz G vs 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Mercedes-Benz G
Volkswagen Touareg
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2024 Mercedes-Benz
G
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
100L
1310 to 1530 km
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$368,400 - $413,561
$86,790 - $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
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
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| V8 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 430kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 850Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2500 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
