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 Skoda Kodiaq Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Based on the Skoda Kodiaq SPORTLINE (4x4) 132TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
58L
435 to 476 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$53,290 - $70,590
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp drive-away price
- Still very nice to drive
- Proper buttons? In 2024?
Misses
- Technology feels old
- 132kW is adequate, more punch coming
- Rivals have grown over the years
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)
- Power Child Locks (+$250)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$2,200)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$3,250)
- Panoramic Sunroof (+$1,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1984 | |
| 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 | 132kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 320Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 11.65 - 12.2 | |
