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 LDV D90 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
LDV D90
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2022 Volkswagen
Touareg
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2024 LDV
D90
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.3
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the LDV D90 EXECUTIVE (4WD) D20
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
75L
683 to 818 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$38,937 - $52,095
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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'
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- So much metal for your money
- Adult-accommodating third-row seats
- Very urban-friendly light steering
Misses
- Diesel variant might be overkill
- Media controls are a bit fiddly
- Shorter warranty than MIFA MPV
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)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The 2023 LDV D90 is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Metal Black metallic
- Ocean Blue metallic
- Lava Grey metallic
- Metal Ash metallic
- Aurora Silver metallic
- Blanc White
- Warm White
Metallic shades cost an additional $500.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO MPFI, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1995 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TURBO 4, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 160kW - 165kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 320Nm - 480Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 10 - 15.9 | |
