8.5
2025 Volkswagen Touareg review
With a mix of high-end tech and a reasonable price, the Touareg 210TDI R-Line is an excellent alternative to the luxury SUV establishment.
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Scott Collie
2023 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 Ineos Grenadier Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Ineos Grenadier
2023 Volkswagen
Touareg
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2024 Ineos
Grenadier
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Based on the Ineos Grenadier QUARTERMASTER
Best suitable for...
Towing
Off-roading
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
90L
945 to 1134 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,240 - $117,540
$97,000 - $118,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sweet inline-six engines
- Comfortable off the beaten path
- Lots of physical switchgear
Misses
- Spare wheel eats into tub space
- Payload down on top-selling rivals
- Huge turning circle
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 (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,875)
- Contrast Ladder Frame (+$1,480)
- Contrast Roof (+$1,775)
- Heavy Duty Seat Covers - Front (+$490)
- Integrated Heavy Duty Winch 5.5 Tonne (+$5,705)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2993 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 183kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 3250 - 4740 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1250 - 1790 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 11 - 16.5 | |
