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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.
Mike Costello
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 | ||
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
Type | ||
TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
Size (cc) | ||
1997 - 2998 | 2967 - 2995 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L, 2.0L | 3.0L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO 6, TURBO 4, BI TURBO 6, BI TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 6 | TURBO V6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 - 24 | 24 | |
Power | ||
184kW - 297kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 - 5500 | 4000 - 5300 | |
Torque | ||
365Nm - 650Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1300 - 2000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
9.5 - 15.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 |