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
2022 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 GWM Tank 500 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
GWM Tank 500
2022 Volkswagen
Touareg
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2024 GWM
Tank 500
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the GWM Tank 500
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
80L
680 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$66,490 - $73,990
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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'
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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 (+$2,100)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,100)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 255kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 648Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 11 | |
