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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 X5 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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2025 Volkswagen
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the BMW X5 xDRIVE40i M SPORT MHEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
69L - 83L
131 to 1071 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$134,900 - $244,900
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Buttery smooth inline-six
- Impressive interior technology suite
- Solid value alongside Mercedes GLE
Misses
- Limited rear seat space
- Another year, another price rise
- Petrol engine likes a drink in town
Colours Available
The BMW X5 is available in the following colours:
- Alpine White
- M Carbon Black metallic
- Black Sapphire metallic
- Mineral White metallic
- Phytonic Blue
- Arctic Grey
- Dravit Grey metallic
- Tanzanite Blue metallic
- Ametrine metallic
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2993 - 4395 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.4L, 3.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 8, 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 210kW - 460kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 520Nm - 750Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 - 1850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
