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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 | ||
White is the standard colour, with all other shades costing $740 with the exception of White Diamond, a $940 option.
The optional shades are:
The GSR is available only in White Diamond or Black Mica, while the base GLX isn’t available in White Diamond, Black Mica or Dark Blue.
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
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James Wong
Type | ||
TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
2967 | 2442 | |
Size (L) | ||
3.0L | 2.4L | |
Induction | ||
TURBO V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
24 | 16 | |
Power | ||
170kW - 210kW | 133kW | |
Power RPM | ||
4000 | 3500 | |
Torque | ||
500Nm - 600Nm | 430Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 2500 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
15.5 | 15.5 |