8.3
2023 Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI review
The base VW Touareg drives like a luxury Euro SUV, but isn't priced like one. It's a winning formula, even a few years into its life cycle.
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Mike Costello
2024 Audi Q7 vs 2022 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Audi Q7
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
NA
90L
612 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$108,469 - $136,815
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CarExpert's Take
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Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Outstanding ride and handling
- Sturdy, premium-feeling cabin
- Even the base V6 diesel has grunt
Misses
- Lots of optional extras
- Needs a full-size spare wheel
- Daft steering wheel 'buttons'
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
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- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,100)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3250 - 5200 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1370 - 2250 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.8 | 15.5 | |
