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
2023 Volkswagen Touareg vs 2023 Audi SQ7 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Based on the Audi SQ7 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
85L
1029 km
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$89,240 - $117,540
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CarExpert's Take
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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Who doesn't love a V8
- Impressive interior technology
- Solid space in second row
Misses
- Third row tight alongside newer rivals
- It's a thirsty ol' bus
- Feeling its age in places
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 (+$2,200)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$2,500)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$2,150)
- Black Style Pack (+$1,450)
- Bumpers - Grey (+$800)
- Ceramic Composite Brakes - Grey Calipers (+$19,500)
- Dynamic Pack (+$10,900)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 3996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 4.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | TWIN TURBO V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 373kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 770Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 10.1 | |
