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 Toyota Kluger Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
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Toyota Kluger
2025 Volkswagen
Touareg
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2025 Toyota
Kluger
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How they stack...
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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
76L - 90L
160 to 666 km
65L
364 to 566 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$89,490 - $133,490
$54,420 - $84,080
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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
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2393 - 2487 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.5L, 2.4L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 340kW | 184kW - 198kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 700Nm | 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
