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 Mercedes-Maybach GLS vs 2023 Volkswagen Touareg Comparison
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Based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Towing
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
90L
1125 to 1233 km
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
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$89,240 - $117,540
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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
- Bright Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Black Piano Lacquer Trim (+$1,300)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,200)
- Solid Paint (+$2,900)
- Towbar Pack (+$2,900)
- Metallic Paint (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3982 | 2967 - 2995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| BI TURBO V8 | TURBO V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 32 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 410kW | 170kW - 250kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 5300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 770Nm | 450Nm - 600Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 | 11.2 - 16.3 | |
