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 Polestar Polestar 3 Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Polestar Polestar 3 LONG RANGE SINGLE MTR +PACK
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
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Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$116,753 - $154,453
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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
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Supreme cabin space
- Unrivalled driving range
- Cheap to run
Misses
- Sluggish for an EV
- Still some tech bugs to iron out
- Useful features hidden in option packs
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, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 220kW - 380kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 490Nm - 910Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
