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
2024 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Toyota Kluger
2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
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2024 Toyota
Kluger
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Toyota Kluger GRANDE HYBRID AWD
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
225 to 666 km
65L - 68L
364 to 605 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $133,490
$47,650 - $83,535
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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
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Top-notch build quality
- Smooth hybrid driving and ride
- Massive list of standard equipment
Misses
- Very expensive
- Uninspiring powertrain
- Clumsy interior presentation
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)
- Mica Paint (+$675)
- Metallic Paint (+$675)
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota Kluger is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Frosted White
- Silver Storm
- Graphite
- Atomic Rush
- Galena Blue
- Eclipse Black
- Saturn Blue
All paint colours except for Eclipse Black cost an additional $675.
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Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2393 - 3456 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.5L, 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO V6 | V6, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 142kW - 218kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 6000 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 242Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1700 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 11 - 14.02 | |
