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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2022 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 Kia EV9 Comparison
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TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
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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'
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Show-stopping style
- Great ride, handling balance
- Beaten many brands to the punch
Misses
- Third row a bit tight
- Price premium over equivalent ICE SUV
- Can be a pain to park
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)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$990)
Colours Available
Standard: $NCO
- Flare Red
Premium Paint: $990
- Iceberg Green
- Pebble Grey
- Snow White Pearl
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Panthera Metal
Matte Paint: $3495*
- Ocean Blue Matte (GT-Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 160kW - 283kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 350Nm - 700Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | - | |
