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The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg range of configurations is currently priced from $14,999.
Our most recent review of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg resulted in a score of 7.4 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Andrew Chesterton had this to say at the time: Yes, it's getting on a bit, and if you're one of those people in the queue for a new iPhone every year you'll find the technology a little frustrating. But as far as big, practical and powerful SUVs go, the Touareg Adventure has still got plenty to offer.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Andrew Chesterton liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen Touareg: Plenty of space, Still looks good, Torque-rich V6 engine
The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg carries a braked towing capacity of up to 3500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The dual-clutch transmission in your Touareg is a wet-clutch design and, therefore, much more robust than the dry-clutch version that caused VW so much angst when it was introduced many years ago. However, even the wet-clutch unit has been known to have its problems, and the symptoms you’ve described tend to point towards worn clutch packs or the electronics that control them.
Any time a dual-clutch transmission shudders or thumps, is cause to have it scanned to check the operation of these clutch packs. It’s also likely that a cold transmission will amplify these symptoms. A VW dealer can carry out this test and the results will give you a much better idea of what’s going on inside the transmission.
If it is a fault with the transmission, it should be covered by the new-car warranty. But make sure the dealer logs it with head office. That makes it a pre-existing condition so that, even if the warranty runs out, it’s still VW’s problem to fix as the problem first occurred during the warranty period.
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.
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.
The Volkswagen Touareg 2017 prices range from $24,200 for the basic trim level SUV 150 TDI Monochrome to $50,270 for the top of the range SUV V8 TDI R-Line.
Volkswagen Touareg Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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150 TDI
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.2L/100km
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V6 Adventure
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 3.0L Diesel 8 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
7.4L/100km
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V8 TDI R-Line
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 4.1L Diesel 8 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
9.2L/100km
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