Volkswagen Touareg (03-09) - Review Review by David Ross on 23 February 2007 Last Updated: 10 November 2009 Volkswagen's Touareg has been a steady seller since its launch in 2003 offering a classy and comfortable car with good four-wheel drive ability. It was developed with the Porsche Cayenne, sharing much the same off-road hardware and a V6 petrol engine. However, Volkswagen has a rich diesel heritage, and the Touareg fitted with one of these engines offers the best illustration of what it can do, whether it's the hard-working 2.5 TDI, smooth 3.0 V6 TDI or the brutal 5.0 V10 TDI. Changes for 2007 included a tweaked front end, plus the availability of new technology to make it safer and more accomplished whether on the road or in the wild. There's even a Bluemotion model, offering improved fuel economy and lower emissions, although it's still far from green. 4 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £28,600 - £59,810 Used price range: £5,101 - £31,525 View all used prices Get a Volkswagen Touareg (03-09) information pack Next steps Volkswagen Touareg cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 104 models like this for sale, starting at £6,992. Find used Volkswagen Touaregs for sale Great off road, premium car feel, astonishing V10 diesel, refined and quiet on the move, Bluemotion model available Lacks the upmarket image of a BMW X5 or Range Rover Sport Volkswagen's Touareg has been a steady seller since its launch in 2003 offering a classy and comfortable car with good four-wheel drive ability. It was developed with the Porsche Cayenne, sharing much the same off-road hardware and a V6 petrol engine. However, Volkswagen has a rich diesel heritage, and the Touareg fitted with one of these engines offers the best illustration of what it can do, whether it's the hard-working 2.5 TDI, smooth 3.0 V6 TDI or the brutal 5.0 V10 TDI. Changes for 2007 included a tweaked front end, plus the availability of new technology to make it safer and more accomplished whether on the road or in the wild. There's even a Bluemotion model, offering improved fuel economy and lower emissions, although it's still far from green. For the review of the latest Volkswagen Touareg click here Driving & Performance Performance 4.5 out of 5"It's no surprise that the petrol models are much less popular than the more frugal diesels." Handling 4 out of 5"The Touareg provides a good compromise of comfort, grip and off-road ability. All models come with..." Comfort Comfort 4.5 out of 5"The Touareg has a roomy interior that feels well insulated from the outside world. Engine noise is..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"The rear seats have a 60/40 split, but can't slide or be removed, which hampers family practicality." Equipment 4 out of 5"The standard 2.5 TDI and 3.0 TDI models come with ESP stability control, permanent four-wheel drove,..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The interior has a real premium car feel, having more in common with the Volkswagen Phaeton luxury..." Costs Running costs 1.5 out of 5"Higher mileage drivers should opt for one of the diesels to offset running costs (they're also good..." Green credentials 2.5 out of 5"The Touareg is a fairly polluting model, however there is the availability of a Bluemotion version." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"The Touareg was awarded the maximum five starts for adult occupant safety in Euro NCAP crash tests..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"This is Volkswagen producing cars to the highest standard. Although there were a few glitches with..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3 out of 5"A discount would be unlikely on the Touareg, although there may be some kind of incentive to buy the..." Buying used 3 out of 5"About 10,000 had been sold during its first three years, so there is plenty of choice, but prices..." Selling 3.5 out of 5"Those with leather, automatic transmission and satellite navigation will sell quickest, particularly..." Gallery View full gallery Owners' reviews Used Volkswagen Touareg (03-09) 5.0 V10 TDI DPF SE 5d Tip Auto 4 out of 5 “ Pure space and power, enjoy racing people,off the lights. ” Sharon Heald Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Touareg cars for sale We have 104 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Touareg cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures
Used Volkswagen Touareg (03-09) 5.0 V10 TDI DPF SE 5d Tip Auto 4 out of 5 “ Pure space and power, enjoy racing people,off the lights. ” Sharon Heald