Volkswagen Touareg
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 | |
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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) |