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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 Porsche Cayenne Comparison
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
70L - 90L
175 to 1125 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'
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Phenomenal ride and handling
- V8 delivers instant response, addictive exhaust
- Interior a perfect blend of tech, driver focus
Misses
- Big price premium over base variant
- Some option prices seem crazy high
- Get ready to spend on fuel
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)
- Accent Package - Colour Special (+$1,140)
- Air Quality System (+$890)
- Aluminium Sill Guards Illuminated - Personalised (+$4,370)
- Anti-theft Wheel Bolts (+$130)
- Carbon Floor Mats - Leather Edging (+$1,990)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 2995 - 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.0L, 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V8, TURBO V6, BI TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 224kW - 485kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 5000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 420Nm - 850Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1400 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 9.7 - 11.2 | |
