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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Volkswagen Touareg vs Toyota Fortuner Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Toyota Fortuner GXL
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
80L
608 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$53,775 - $66,755
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Strong turbo-diesel engine
- Great reputation for reliability
- Terrific off-road
Misses
- Lacking safety gear in lower grades
- Feels ancient inside
- Annoying third-row packaging
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 103.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
