2025 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The 'base' VW Touareg could well be the new sweet spot, thanks to its strong value and impressively refined drive experience.
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James Wong
Volkswagen Touareg vs Audi Q7 Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Audi Q7
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
75L
510 to 698 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$108,815 - $136,815
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Impressive all-rounder
- Cheaper with more kit
- Isn't too nice to get dirty
Misses
- Servicing is a little pricey
- Fiddly touch-heavy interior
- No third row will deter some
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1984 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 6, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3250 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 370Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1370 - 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 91.4 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
