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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 | ||
Type | ||
TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
Size (cc) | ||
2999 - 3982 | 2967 - 2995 | |
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 - 250kW | |
Power RPM | ||
5750 - 6100 | 4000 - 5300 | |
Torque | ||
560Nm - 850Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1800 - 2500 | 1500 - 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
8.6 - 10.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 |