Volkswagen Touareg 2002-2010 used car review

The Volkswagen Touareg is a capable luxury SUV both on and off-road.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.8 out of 5

The good

A luxury workhorse with good off-road and high towing abilities
A comprehensive safety package on all models
Excellent to drive on the road

The not-so-good

Very expensive to run - both in fuel and service costs
Optional transmission paddles poorly placed

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Volkswagen Touareg 3.6V6

Price

$11,000 to $29,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

3.6-litre six-cylinder, 206kW/310Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Six-speed automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Five-star ANCAP (NZ new model)

Servicing

12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver wheel with compressor

Fuel economy

15-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4754mm

Width

1928mm

Height

1776mm

Towing capacity

750kg (unbraked), 3500kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.6m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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