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
Volkswagen Touareg vs GWM Tank 300 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
GWM Tank 300
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2024 Volkswagen
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2024 GWM
Tank 300
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Based on the GWM Tank 300 ULTRA HYBRID
Best suitable for...
Off-roading
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
75L
713 to 773 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$46,990 - $60,990
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tough looks, plush cabin
- Boosted performance
- Capable 4x4 underpinnings
Misses
- Unbearable lane-keep assistant
- $10,000 premium over petrol version
- Thirsty in real-world conditions
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)
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Colours Available
Fossil Grey is standard, with the following finishes a $595 option:
- Dusk Orange
- Lunar Red
- Crystal Black
- Pearl White
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1967 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 162kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1700 - 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 9.6 - 12 | |
