8.3
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
2024 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 BMW IX1 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
BMW IX1
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the BMW IX1 xDRIVE30 xLINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
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Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $133,490
$80,600 - $86,800
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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
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Slick tech
- Upscale, comfortable interior
- Has pep in its step
Misses
- Not cheap
- Not as much range as some rivals
- Servicing a bit expensive
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)
- Individual Metallic Paint - Alternative Pricing (+$3,200)
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$5,000)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 150kW - 230kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 250Nm - 494Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | - | |
