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 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Land Rover Range Rover Velar
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2024 Land Rover
Range Rover Velar
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv large category, between scores of 7 and 8.6.
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8.3
7.6
7.0
Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 170TDI
Based on the Land Rover Range Rover Velar P400 AUTOBIOGRAPHY (294kW)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
90L
612 km
68L - 83L
150 to 755 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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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'
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Stunning interior
- Highway refinement
- Continual technology updates
Misses
- P400 engine is thirsty
- Limited space given the price
- Fewer buttons inside than before
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)
- Black Painted Roof (+$1,425)
- Cold Climate Pack (+$3,506)
- Cargo Net on Rear Seat (+$364)
- Electrically Heated Windscreen (+$800)
- Exterior Pack - Black (+$1,680)
Colours Available
The Velar is available in Fuji White solid paint, plus the following metallic finishes:
- Santorini Black
- Firenze Red
- Byron Blue
- Eiger Grey
- Portofino Blue
- Lantau Bronze
- Hakuba Silver
- Ostuni Pearl White
Carpathian Grey and Charente Grey are $1780 options, while there are a range of more expensive SVO finishes available.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | BI TURBO CDI, BI TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 | 1998 - 2998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.0L, 2.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO V6 | BI TURBO 6, BI TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 210kW | 184kW - 297kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 | 4000 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 500Nm - 600Nm | 365Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1300 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 15.5 | 9.5 - 15.5 | |
