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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.
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Volkswagen Touareg vs Mitsubishi ASX Comparison
Volkswagen Touareg
Mitsubishi ASX
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2024 Volkswagen
Touareg
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
ASX
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
TowingFuel Efficiency
75L - 90L
248 to 666 km
63L
479 to 498 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$86,790 - $129,990
$24,490 - $35,240
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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'
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Long warranty, capped servicing
- Still a good size, strong practicality
- Decent inclusions for the money
Misses
- Drivetrain, tech are very outdated
- Not particularly efficient
- Street pack hurts value
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)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond pearlescent
- Black pearlescent
- Red Diamond pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
- Titanium metallic
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Sunshine Orange metallic (MR, GSR and Exceed only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, TURBO CR DIR PETROL | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2967 - 2995 | 1998 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L | 2.0L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO V6 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 170kW - 250kW | 110kW - 123kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4000 - 5300 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 450Nm - 600Nm | 197Nm - 222Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 4100 - 4200 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 11.2 - 16.3 | 10 - 10.5 | |
