8.5
2025 Volkswagen Touareg review
With a mix of high-end tech and a reasonable price, the Touareg 210TDI R-Line is an excellent alternative to the luxury SUV establishment.
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Scott Collie
2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs 2023 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Volkswagen Touareg
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2023 Volkswagen
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Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
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Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$89,240 - $117,540
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Scott Collie
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Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Rear-wheel steer offers excellent manoeuvrability
- Versatility of air suspension
Misses
- Touchscreen technology occasionally laggy
- No longer the top dog in the Touareg range
- Lacks the badge cred of German rivals
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
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,680)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ, BI TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO 4, BI 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 | |
