Volkswagen

Volkswagen Touareg

Price $50,975 – $68,575
Fuel consumption 10.4 – 13.8 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 74%(view ratings)
Currently in its second incarnation, the massive Volkswagen Touareg SUV shares its roots with the Audi Q7 and the Porsche Cayenne. Under its hood, there's a 3.6-litre 280-horsepower V6 or an optional 3.0-litre turbodiesel with an impressive 406 lb.-ft. of torque. It can tow up to 3,500 kilos (7,716 pounds). Regardless of the version you choose, the 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive come factory standard.

Volkswagen Touareg

Pricing
MSRP CA$50,975
Fees CA$1,795
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$959/month
Powertrain
Engine 3,6 l V6
Power 280 hp @ 6,200 rpm (209 kW)
Torque 266 lb·ft @ 3,000 – 4,000 rpm (361 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Drivetrain AWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type SUV
Category N/A
Assembly N/A
Generation N/A
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 13.8 L/100km
Highway 10.4 L/100km
Combined 12.3 L/100km
Autonomy 813 km
CO₂ emissions 287 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof optional
Heated front seats standard
GPS standard
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
CD player standard
Apple CarPlay compatible not available
Android Auto compatible not available
Sirius XM standard
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering N/A
Turning diameter 12 m (39′)
Front suspension independent, short/long arm
Rear suspension N/A
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P255/55HR18
Rear tires P255/55HR18
Safety
Seat belts 5
Dimensions / Weight
Length N/A
Width 1,941 mm (76″)
Height 1,732 mm (68″)
Wheelbase 2,893 mm (114″)
Front track 1,656 mm (65″)
Rear track 1,676 mm (66″)
Weight N/A
Capacities
Passengers 5
Trunk between 909 l and 1,812 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 4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 years/100,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy 4/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 9/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 8/10
Overall 7/10
Average 74%(view ratings)