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 BMW IX3 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the BMW IX3 M SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$91,000 - $104,900
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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
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- A proper bargain
- Still plenty of standard equipment
- Beautiful ride and chassis tuning
Misses
- Not available with all-wheel drive
- Misses out on surround-view camera
- Combustion platform limits practicality
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
