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 Polestar Polestar 3 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Polestar Polestar 3
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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Polestar 3
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Based on the Polestar Polestar 3
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
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Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$121,920 - $159,620
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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
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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)
- Megapixel HD LED Headlights (+$3,900)
- Nappa Leather Upholstery (+$9,750)
- Towbar - Electric (+$3,770)
Colours Available
Magnesium is standard, with the following finishes a $2000 option:
- Snow (white)
- Thunder (grey)
- Jupiter (bronze)
- Midnight (blue)
- Space (black)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 220kW - 380kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 490Nm - 910Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | - | |
