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VW Touareg 3.0 TDI SE auto: Test Drive Review

Date: 09 December 2010   |   Author:

Category: Large 4x4
P11D price: £37,775
Key rival: Mercedes ML

Volkswagen has launched its second-generation Touareg, offering big gains in emissions and driving quality over the first generation car.

The Touareg will be most popular in the 195g/km 3.0-litre diesel form sampled here. The new eight-speed automatic gearbox is smooth and rarely flustered, and ride comfort and refinement are both up with the prestige brands that dominate this large off-roader segment.

Styling is improved over the first Touareg, and its lower and wider with more rounded, subtle looks. Boot space has increased by 25 litres to 580 litres, and by 72 litres to 1642 litres with the rear seats dropped. That rear bench now slides by 160mm to offer either more rear legroom or more luggage capacity.

Although the heartland of large 4x4s is still with the main premium brands, the Touareg is much improved to drive, cleaner and more practical.

Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI V6 auto
P11D price£37,775
Model price range£37,775-£56,530
Fuel consumption38.2mpg
CO2 (tax) 195g/km (31%)
BIK 20/40% per month£195/£390
Service intervalvariable miles
Insurance (1-50)group 40
Warranty3yrs/ 60,000mls
Boot space min/max580/1642litres
Engine size/power2967cc/240hp
Top speed/0-62mph135mph/7.8secs
On sale October
Score7/10
VerdictImproved and capable
large 4x4 is more efficient
yet still not cheap to operate


Verdict


Improved and capable large 4x4 is more efficient yet still not cheap to operate
7/10

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