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Volkswagen Touareg 2021
Carsguide Contributing journalist Peter Anderson had this to say at the time: There's extraordinarily little to complain about in the Touareg Wolfsburg, apart from the price. Thing is, this car is packed with gear from the vastly more expensive Bentley Bentayga and Lamborghini Urus, and does it all, apart from a mental 0-100km/h and top speed, with far less fuss and, subjectively speaking, rather more style.
You can read the full review here.This is what Peter Anderson liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen Touareg: Looks great, Stacked with stuff, Great to drive
The 2021 Volkswagen Touareg carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Reviews
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 review: Wolfsburg Edition
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 review: V8 TDI R-Line
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 review: Adventure off-road test
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 News
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Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Volkswagen Touareg here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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How can I identify an R-Line package for the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg?
The 2011 R-Line package for the Touareg included plenty of extra kit, so identifying one shouldn’t be a problem. Those extras started with a body kit with a deeper front spoiler, side skirts and a rear roof spoiler. The R-Line package also extended to 20-inch alloy wheels.
Inside, look for stainless-steel kick panels inside each door, a different steering wheel, lots of leather, aluminium gear-selector and pedals and a 12-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat.
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Where can I find the GCM weight rating for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?
This is actually more difficult than it ought to be as VW Australia doesn’t seem to publish a Gross Combination Mass (GCM) figure for the Touareg. Neither is the GCM something you can confidently calculate by adding the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) to the maximum towing mass (in the Touareg’s case, 3500kg). That’s because in many cases, a vehicle is not able to tow its maximum towed load while fully loaded itself. These limits are all calculated by the vehicle’s manufacturer and are seriously non-negotiable. It’s a bit of a trap for some owners who hitch up a big caravan or boat, only to discover that they then have very little payload remaining in the vehicle.
In any case, here are the relevant GCM figures for the 2015 Touareg: 150TDI – 6390kg; 180TDI – 6415kg; V8 – 6510kg.
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What is the Gross Vehicle Mass of the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?
The Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of your vehicle is 2890kg. That is, the total mass of the vehicle and its payload (including passengers) must not exceed this figure. The Gross Combination Mass (GCM) is the absolute weight limit for the vehicle, it’s payload and whatever it’s towing.
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What do you recommend for towing a horse trailer and large draft-horse?
None of the vehicles you’ve listed are exactly low-maintenance units. They all have complex all-wheel-drive drivelines (which will be appreciated when towing a heavy trailer across a wet showground) and they use the latest common-rail diesel technology which is fairly intolerant of poor servicing.
As for a power tailgate on a ute, I’m afraid you’re out of luck. But some of the wagon versions of these vehicles can be optioned with powered tailgates. The catch there is that these vehicles use coil sprung rear axles (as opposed to the leaf-sprung ute versions) so they’re not as adept at towing. The Toyota Fortuner, for instance can’t match the HiLux’s 3.5-tonne limit and makes do with 2800kg; not enough for your requirements. The Ford Everest (based on the Ranger) is a little better at 3000kg, but still trails the Ranger’s 3500kg towing capacity and is right on your self-imposed minimum.
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Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Towing capacity
The Volkswagen Touareg has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Volkswagen Touareg Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170TDI | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 3500kg | |
| 210TDI Elegance | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 3500kg | |
| 210TDI R-Line | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 3500kg | |
| 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 3500kg | |
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Volkswagen Touareg Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170TDI | SUV | 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $75,460 | $86,790 | |
| 210TDI Elegance | SUV | 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $92,180 | $105,930 | |
| 210TDI R-Line | SUV | 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $93,170 | $107,140 | |
| 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition | SUV | 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO | $111,210 | $127,820 | |
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 2021 Volkswagen Touareg will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted.
| Volkswagen Touareg Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170TDI | SUV | 255x55 R19 | — | 255x55 R19 | — | |
| 210TDI Elegance | SUV | 285x45 R20 | — | 285x45 R20 | — | |
| 210TDI R-Line | SUV | 285x45 R20 | — | 285x45 R20 | — | |
| 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition | SUV | 285x40 R21 | — | 285x40 R21 | — | |
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Seats
The special edition VW Touareg Adventure has five seats, all very plush and all very comfortable. The rear seat is in a 40/20/40 split and that row may also slide and recline.
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Colours
The Touareg Wolfsburg is limited to Pure White, Deep Black Pearl Effect, Antimonial Silver Metallic and the Wolfsburg-only Midnight Blue Metallic. All but white costs $2100.
- Pure White
- Antimonial Silver Metallic
- Aquamarine Blue Metallic
- Malbec Red Metallic
- Silicon Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl Effect
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 2021 Volkswagen Touareg are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1984mm x 1717mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Volkswagen Touareg Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 170TDI | SUV | 1717x1984x4878 mm | 215 mm | |
| 210TDI Elegance | SUV | 1686x1984x4878 mm | 213 mm | |
| 210TDI R-Line | SUV | 1686x1984x4878 mm | 213 mm | |
| 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition | SUV | 1686x1984x4878 mm | 213 mm | |
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Accessories
Standard features include two-tone leather interior and wood trim, 19-inch Esperance alloy wheels, four-wheel steering, memory for mirrors, front seats and electric steering column, and manoeuvre braking, and roof rails that you can attach an awning to.
Driver-assist tech includes autonomous emergency braking, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, a surround-view monitor, park assist plus and automatic reverse braking.
The Adventure has a tyre-pressure-monitoring system, a 90-litre fuel tank (15 litres more than a standard Touareg), and heavier-duty underbody protection.
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Boot Space
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 2021 Volkswagen Touareg is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Volkswagen Touareg currently offers fuel consumption from 6.8 to 7.5L/100km. The Volkswagen Touareg is available with the following fuel type: Diesel.
| Volkswagen Touareg Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
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| 170TDI | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 6.8L/100km | |
| 210TDI Elegance | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 6.8L/100km | |
| 210TDI R-Line | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 6.8L/100km | |
| 210TDI Wolfsburg Edition | SUV | 3.0L,Diesel,8 SP AUTO | 6.8L/100km | |
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Interior
The VW Touareg Adventure looks pretty good from the outside, but the inside is a real crowd-pleaser: the two-tone ‘Savona’ leather interior is eye-catching, as is the open-pore ash wood trim on the dash and doors; and the whole dash and media screen set-up is angled towards the driver, which gives the cabin a snug feel.
Volkswagen Touareg 2021 Speed
The VW Touareg Adventure can do 0-100km/h in a claimed 6.5 seconds.