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
Volkswagen Touareg vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GSR (4WD) 7 SEAT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
68L
544 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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10 year
warranty
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$44,940 - $64,840
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Agreeable daily driver
- Capable off-roader
- 10-year conditional warranty
Misses
- Tech suite feels ancient
- Performance and towing lags behind rivals
- Not that cheap in this spec
Colours Available
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Black Mica pearlescent
- Dark Blue pearlescent
- Terra Rossa pearlescent
- White Diamond prestige
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2442 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 133kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 430Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 2500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 105.1 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
