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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.
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Mike Costello
2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S vs 2022 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S
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Volkswagen Touareg
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Based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE63 S
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
85L
791 to 1105 km
90L
612 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$182,000 - $272,300
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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
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,100)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,100)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,100)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2999 - 3982 | 2967 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TWIN TURBO V8, TWIN TURBO 6, TURBO 6 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 - 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 320kW - 450kW | 170kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5750 - 6100 | 4000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 560Nm - 850Nm | 500Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1800 - 2500 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.6 - 10.5 | 15.5 | |
