It’s an automotive trick as old as time itself: if you want to make a car better, stick a V8 in it. And under the growing influence of downsizing, electrification and hybridisation, something utterly powerful, purely fossil-fuel powered, in that classic configuration of a bent-eight, is probably going to be something special...
VW’s large SUV has a new base model. Can it still pull off the pseudo-luxury vibe?
The VW Touareg Adventure edition is designed to appeal to buyers who want to tow in comfort.
With 310kW and 900Nm, does this V8-powered Touareg justify the big asking price?
The new 190TDI drops the entry point into the Volkswagen Touareg by $10K. Does its cost-savvy nature cut corners on its premium SUV aspirations? Curt Durpiez finds out.
There's a new Touareg in town, so we thought it would be worth sizing up the new VW with the number-one best-selling large SUV in Australia, the Toyota LandCruiser Prado. While it’s around $6000 more expensive off the bat, not excluding the significant 10-grand bump in options, the Touareg does pack a lot of punch for the money...
At last, there's a new 2019 Volkswagen Touareg on sale in Australia. It's more luxurious than ever, and VW's 5-year warranty bests most luxury brands. Should this be your next family car, then? Mike Costello finds out.
It’s impossible to dispute that the only thing about the Touareg that isn’t definitively ‘premium’ is its badge (ok, and its steering wheel). It’s as good off the beaten path as ever, and highly competent when towing, but also brings new levels of luxury and tech. It’s almost too accomplished in some ways, especially if you’re looking from Audi’s vantage point...
Forget Q7, X5, RX and GLE for now. Genesis’s first sports utility vehicle needs to make an impression by defeating our favourite large luxury SUV, the Volkswagen Touareg.
Prospective buyers of big luxury SUVs are spoiled for choice, and here are three of the best. The BMW X5 is an enduring top seller and almost certainly the storied Bavarian brand’s most important model, offering an unmistakable look with dynamic handling...
Is Volkswagen's new Touareg enough to take down the segment's best seller?
Drive Car of the Year 2021 - Best Large Luxury SUV Finalists: BMW X5 Genesis GV80 Volkswagen Touareg The Large Luxury SUV segment didn’t exist two decades ago, but BMW changed the landscape with the launch of its X5 that forced every premium carmaker to re-evaluate their product line up...
The VW Touareg Adventure edition is designed to appeal to buyers who want to tow in comfort.
2021 Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg unveiled for Australia Limited to 300, of which 200 will have the V6 and 100 will use a V8 Blacked-out styling with plenty of tech Priced from $119,990 plus on-road costs to $139,990 plus on-road costs The 2021 Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg has been announced, with only 300 of the special SUVs on offer...
Volkswagen Australia has announced pricing and specification for its 2021 Touareg SUV line-up ahead of a local showroom debut in October. The 190TDI V6 will be phased-out from the Touareg line-up, with a new Euro 6 compliant 3.0-litre V6 diesel powering 170TDI, 210TDI Elegance and 210TDI R-Line variants. A Bentley-sourced 4...
SUVs. I have a genuine belief that their success can be attributed to the blinkered reliance on American ideals, particularly when it comes to motoring trends. The consensus that indicates that these large, roley-poley, high-riding, dreary, middle-class shopping trolleys provide something that a station wagon cannot, is laughable...
This adventure began with a push from Mercedes. As the owner of a 2015 mid-life upgrade GLE 350d, I was at the top of the list for info on the new replacement models. Somehow things went bang quietly before stock was available, and my only choice in the showroom was the four pot 180kW without air suspension. This was a yawn-worthy experience...
Living with Max, a 2015 VW Touareg TDI Owner Rating: 8.5/10 Plusses: Nice to drive, safety & technology, comfy seats, great towing vehicle, adaptive air suspension, 100L fuel tank, general build quality and cabin ambience Minuses: Space saver spare, no Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, some OEM consumables needed replacing early, no DAB+ I found Max when searching for an Audi Q3 TDI replacement...
Originally I was looking at a Land Rover Discovery or a Mercedes-Benz, The Touareg wasn't even under consideration until my wife got a Passat as a company car. I was so impressed by the interior and performance I test drove the Touareg. The price range was a little high for a new one so I bought a second hand vehicle with low km's...
