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 Kia Sorento Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Kia Sorento
2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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2024 Kia
Sorento
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Based on the Kia Sorento GT-LINE HEV AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
67L
107 to 650 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year - 8 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$47,650 - $84,660
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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
- Meaningful tech updates
- Urban efficiency, refinement
- No compromise to interior packaging
Misses
- Limited supply, GT-Line is pricey
- Not particularly thrifty on the freeway
- Pricey servicing, short intervals
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)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Colours Available
The 2024 Kia Sorento is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Clear White
- Silky Silver
- Steel Grey
- Mineral Blue
- Gravity Blue
- Aurora Black
- Snow White Pearl
- Volcanic Sand Brown
- Cityscape Green
All colours apart from Clear White cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | TURBO CDI, MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 132kW - 200kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 3800 - 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 10.5 - 16 | |
