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 Mercedes-Benz GLE Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 d 4MATIC
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90L
612 km
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791 to 1105 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'
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Six-cylinder diesel is a beauty
- Comfort-focused drive is plush
- Updated tech works well
Misses
- $30,000 dearer than equivalent X5
- Still needs (expensive) options ticked
- Cabin execution feels underdone
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 (+$1,100)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 2999 - 3982 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 320kW - 450kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5750 - 6100 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 560Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1800 - 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 8.6 - 10.5 | |
