Volkswagen Touareg
The Touareg is once more diesel powered. We’re not talking about the V10 TDI, offered for just one year, five years ago. No, This model borrows its 3.0-litre turbo V6 (225 horsepower, 406 lb-ft of torque) from Audi. The regular fuel engine (3.6litre V6, 280 horsepower) is still available, and a sports options package is available with 20-inch wheels. All-wheel drive comes standard and towing capacity reaches 3,500 kilos whatever engine is used.
Volkswagen Touareg
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$45,300 |
| Fees | CA$1,580 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$852/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | SUV |
| Category | N/A |
| Assembly | N/A |
| Generation | N/A |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.8 L/100km |
| Highway | 10.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.8 L/100km |
| CO₂ emissions | 294 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | optional |
| CD player | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Premium audio system | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
| Turning diameter | 12 m (38′) |
| Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P255/60HR17 |
| Rear tires | P255/60HR17 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,755 mm (187″) |
| Width | 1,928 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,727 mm (68″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm (112″) |
| Front track | 1,656 mm (65″) |
| Rear track | 1,669 mm (66″) |
| Weight | 2,332 kg (5,141 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | between 900 l and 1,999 l |
| Fuel tank | 100 l (22 gal) |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | N/A |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | N/A |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | N/A |
| Powertrain warranty | N/A |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Interior | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 4/10 |
| Winter driving | 7/10 |
| Comfort | 8/10 |
| Average | 72%(view ratings) |