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
Mercedes-Benz EQC vs Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQC
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Based on the Mercedes-Benz EQC
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$126,675 - $150,622
$86,790 - $129,990
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CarExpert's Take
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Scott Collie
Contributor
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
- Climate Control - 3 Zone (+$1,400)
- Bright Paint (+$1,700)
- Magno Paint (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$1,000)
- Running Boards - Aluminium Look (+$1,200)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 300kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4100 | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 760Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
