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
Volkswagen Touareg vs Hyundai Santa Fe Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Hyundai Santa Fe
2024 Volkswagen
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2024 Hyundai
Santa Fe
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Based on the Volkswagen Touareg 210TDI R-LINE
Based on the Hyundai Santa Fe CALIGRAPHY (7 SEAT) (BLK INT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
67L
375 to 704 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$44,700 - $79,795
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Looks unbelievably cool
- Some serious off-road adjustments
- Decent price compared to aftermarket
Misses
- Needs more ground clearance
- Better as an overlander than a serious off-roader
- Still has some super annoying safety tech
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)
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Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is available with the following exterior paint colours, depending on the trim level.
- Abyss Black
- Taiga Brown
- Magnetic Force
- Glacier White
- Lagoon Blue
- Rain Forest
- Typhoon Silver
Every paint colour besides Glacier White and Lagoon Blue cost an additional $695.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, TURBO CDI, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 3.5L, 1.6L, 2.2L, 2.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | V6, TURBO 4, DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 132kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 10.5 - 16 | |
