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 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
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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'
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
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)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
