8.3
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
2022 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2024 Ineos Grenadier Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Ineos Grenadier
2022 Volkswagen
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2024 Ineos
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Ineos Grenadier QUARTERMASTER
Best suitable for...
Towing
Off-roading
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
90L
945 to 1134 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$97,000 - $118,000
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CarExpert's Take
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'
Jack Quick
Assistant Production Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sweet inline-six engines
- Comfortable off the beaten path
- Lots of physical switchgear
Misses
- Spare wheel eats into tub space
- Payload down on top-selling rivals
- Huge turning circle
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 (+$2,100)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$2,100)
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,875)
- Contrast Ladder Frame (+$1,480)
- Contrast Roof (+$1,775)
- Heavy Duty Seat Covers - Front (+$490)
- Integrated Heavy Duty Winch 5.5 Tonne (+$5,705)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TWIN TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 2993 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TURBO 6, DIESEL TWIN TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 183kW - 210kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 3250 - 4740 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 450Nm - 550Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1250 - 1790 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 11 - 16.5 | |
