Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 2024 review - 170TDI, 210TDI 4Motion

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  • čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
  • It isn't a 'luxury brand' but the VW Touareg is TOTALLY a luxury SUV! Subscribe here: / @therightcar
    This review focuses on the 170TDI V6 diesel 4Motion five-seat version of the Touareg, but there's also a couple of other really compelling diesel models covered here, including the 210TDI Elegance and the 210TDI R-Line.
    But the base model is now WAY better value than before, with heaps of new standard equipment, and as with the predecessor, it can tow up to 3.5 tonnes.
    Can you get over the fact it's this much money but does wear a luxury badge like a Lexus, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo or Genesis?
    Let me know in the comments!
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    00:00 VW Touareg V6 TDI
    00:27 Is it the right price?
    02:37 What are the best alternatives?
    05:00 Is it the right size?
    06:27 Interior POV
    10:29 Under the bonnet
    11:29 Driving
    16:10 Efficiency
    17:17 Is it safe?
    18:31 Ownership
    19:13 Verdict
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Komentáře • 86

  • @Coastmac2001
    @Coastmac2001 Před měsícem +8

    Got mine 2 wks ago 210 Tdi R Line. It's just replaced my 2022 model. This one ups a notch or 2 again . Great vehicle

    • @pastorofmuppets8834
      @pastorofmuppets8834 Před měsícem +1

      What differences are there that made you buy the new one?

    • @Coastmac2001
      @Coastmac2001 Před měsícem +1

      @pastorofmuppets8834 , Apart from an updated interior & exterior , there isnt an overly great difference . The new one is more refined , & a little quieter. I try & update every 2-4 yrs. The previous R Line 210Tdi was superb . I'd had it about 2 yrs & had done just over 90,000km . I'll probably try & keep this new one a fair bit longer. We can claim our vehicle use for tax purposes as well

  • @kakoiigaijin
    @kakoiigaijin Před měsícem +4

    hahahahahahaha! - I'm glad you went there. We were all thinking it anyway, LOL

  • @buncha5651
    @buncha5651 Před měsícem +6

    It's great to see you review a real vehicle Matt . I have a 2018 Touareg $ 64,000 drive away new, magnificent vehicle. Thankfully, I can get blown in the face in mine. Best touring vehicle I have had. 6.1 litres touring 7.1 around town. This new looks inviting but too expensive now. I'm glad mine is a Touareg and not a Twarrag.😊

  • @chucknorris8704
    @chucknorris8704 Před měsícem +9

    What goes on in the mind of people who choose those nasty wheels on an excellent looking car???

  • @montyspearo
    @montyspearo Před měsícem +6

    If you plan to buy new and turn over inside factory warranty then worth considering . Buyers planning to hold onto vehicle for +5yrs Landcruiser every time.
    For long distance travellers just don't expect a lot of support if VW breaks down in outback. Makes for very expensive tow back to a dealer.

  • @0097King
    @0097King Před měsícem +3

    I like the POV version of the interior gives a better feel of the car

    • @therightcar
      @therightcar  Před měsícem

      Thanks!
      I’m going to do it for a few more videos coming up.

  • @rubyred8845
    @rubyred8845 Před měsícem +2

    I like the Touareg, quality features and a stylish SUV.

  • @TSRR-zs6pf
    @TSRR-zs6pf Před 12 dny

    Thanks for the review. The Tourag is definitely on my list to consider. Currently have a V6 wildtrack, but the wife doesn't like driving it, and the teens hated the backseat on an Adelaide road trip. I need the towing for wood collecting about 6 times a year. What else should I consider?

  • @bababooboobumbum5197
    @bababooboobumbum5197 Před měsícem +3

    Here’s why - you won’t get slapped with unforgivable depreciation. I traded in my 2022 R Line Touareg for a Patrol Warrior after 1.5 years of ownership. I paid $130,000 for the Touareg and got $70,000 on trade in. In that time, I had numerous issues with the car, and Volkswagen’s customer service has been nothing but trash. If you want luxury, stick with the main players. Mercedes Benz have always given us exceptional service and my wife’s GLE, whilst not quite as refined as our Touareg, feels worth its price.

    • @YZJB
      @YZJB Před měsícem +2

      I’m not trying to dispute your experience, but a made in USA GLE is built a whole lot worse than these (Slovakian) Touaregs /Q7s/Cayennes. You clearly got a good GLE, and I’m glad Merc looked after you, but I’ve heard plenty of horror stories about GLE/GLS out of that awful MBUSA factory

    • @bababooboobumbum5197
      @bababooboobumbum5197 Před měsícem +1

      @@YZJB We did have an issue with our GLE recently. It went into limp mode due to a loose hose to the turbo. MB organised a tow, gave us an EQE courtesy car, and had it all fixed 2 days. We had an issue with our prior Benz as well but again, their customer service makes them easy to forgive. I’m not big on luxury cars but MB’s customer service makes them hard to leave (for us). VW, by comparison, are just absolutely awful. The Touareg was a refined vehicle but I wouldn’t get another VW ever again.

  • @sorcscrime9416
    @sorcscrime9416 Před 23 dny

    got a golf mk7 2.0 TDI over 170.000km on it, never had any issues

  • @marcusgeorge1825
    @marcusgeorge1825 Před měsícem

    Looking forward to your Hybrid review.

  • @stevenmuscat8126
    @stevenmuscat8126 Před 14 dny +1

    Apprecaite the review but Id really like to know what the cow in the background thoughts are

    • @therightcar
      @therightcar  Před 14 dny

      Hahahahaha.
      Moooo. And I quote. Moooo.

  • @TheCaesarChris
    @TheCaesarChris Před měsícem +1

    Do you think the gv70/80 is a good competitor?

  • @kmuinde
    @kmuinde Před měsícem +2

    am really not liking the too much screen interiors nowadays am sure am not the only one

  • @mvnorsel6354
    @mvnorsel6354 Před měsícem +1

    The headlights can do everything, pity for those that do not drive at night.

  • @jasonwishart6800
    @jasonwishart6800 Před měsícem +1

    Nice if you don’t leave the city or own it past the warranty period. Not for me, I bought a Prado.

  • @lungaswazi9194
    @lungaswazi9194 Před měsícem +2

    7:48 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣 I know the feeling. Not talking about being blown, having your speech runaway from you. And by then it's too late to take it back😂😂😂

    • @therightcar
      @therightcar  Před měsícem +1

      Hahaha I try and keep it natural without too many edits 😅

  • @jimmyc4909
    @jimmyc4909 Před měsícem +1

    215kg tow ball weight on the higher specs that are more suited to towing? That's a killer...

    • @YZJB
      @YZJB Před měsícem +1

      Yeah it’s really only a 2500kg tow car

  • @TSRR-zs6pf
    @TSRR-zs6pf Před 21 dnem

    5 seater isn't an issue. Considering trading my Next-Gen Wildtrak. Family hates the back seat and I don't need the bed. 3.5 ton works great for occasionally towing a trailer.

    • @therightcar
      @therightcar  Před 21 dnem

      Nice! Just be mindful of downball weight limitation.

  • @lapdan972
    @lapdan972 Před 29 dny

    What would you recommend for towing 3-3.5t in a family suv?

    • @therightcar
      @therightcar  Před 29 dny +1

      Honestly, the bigger the better. Check out my Patrol review - it’s a terrific tow car. Land Rover Defender also one of the best I’ve towed with.
      Otherwise, if the budget can’t stretch that far, Rexton or MU-X.

    • @lapdan972
      @lapdan972 Před 29 dny

      @@therightcar Thanks will do!

  • @joem1066
    @joem1066 Před měsícem

    What am I missing - I just saw 2 x R lines advertised in Vic as demos for b/w $116k -$118k excl on roads ? What happened to 110k ?

    • @YZJB
      @YZJB Před měsícem

      Dealers can charge whatever they want

    • @StephenFogarty2023
      @StephenFogarty2023 Před měsícem

      Could be because they had factory options, and accessories fitted to them ?
      As it’s a Demo, a dealer can ask whatever price they want…

  • @JJ-wi2uw
    @JJ-wi2uw Před měsícem +1

    Has it got..... reliability; or is that an optional extra?

    • @olly1oo6
      @olly1oo6 Před měsícem +2

      While not all VWs have a great reputation for reliability, the Touareg is generally considered very reliable (ours is 160,000km and counting without any issues). The VW 3.0 TDI is in millions of cars (literally) and the gearbox is actually the same as the one in a Toyota Landcruiser.

  • @camh7788
    @camh7788 Před měsícem

    Like most VW models they are usually very good but if something goes wrong (speaking from experience) you will experience problem denial, return visits , frustration, and overpriced service costs.

  • @tonybennett638
    @tonybennett638 Před měsícem +3

    $80,000+ cars for the great unwashed 🤪

  • @antonroux6737
    @antonroux6737 Před měsícem +1

    the Land Cruiser is SO disappointing that it comes with a diesel engine and not the petrol engines that the US gets

    • @montyspearo
      @montyspearo Před měsícem +2

      Local buyers prefer diesel that is why Toyota stopped supplying the petrol. There is still Patrol for petrol heads.

    • @YZJB
      @YZJB Před měsícem +1

      Patrol has a proper V8, Lexus LX is available with the turbo petrol from the LandCruiser… plenty of other options

    • @antonroux6737
      @antonroux6737 Před měsícem

      @@YZJB thanks to you and the others for the suggestions. For me the Patrol is too big. The new Lexus GX is an option as some models of the Land Rover Defender, but I would have preferred something less expensive. There are not that many options with permanent continous 4WD as an option. Most of the other options either don't have it at all or have a 4auto mode which is not ideal and inferior as an all weather traction mode.

  • @emmo2850
    @emmo2850 Před měsícem

    Seat bolstering looks very narrow and uncomfortable for elders for long distance?

    • @therightcar
      @therightcar  Před měsícem

      It’s not. I mean, I’m not “elder” but I spent about 3 hours straight in one of these and got out feeling great.

  • @SuperAlmighty
    @SuperAlmighty Před měsícem

    I would avoid the dirty diesel unless you need to tow

  • @jorjimaco5331
    @jorjimaco5331 Před měsícem

    Compare apples with apples...
    SQ7 vs 200 series

  • @harmansekhon1995
    @harmansekhon1995 Před 27 dny

    Real competitors is audi q5

  • @djm8027
    @djm8027 Před měsícem

    Wouldn't it be good if any VW lasted like a Toyota ? VW make some great looking cars that are nice to drive but ,,,,,,

  • @johnduong2710
    @johnduong2710 Před měsícem

    Because it is Toyota! Build for last.

    • @daweigo6851
      @daweigo6851 Před měsícem

      Toyota lost a class action law suite in Australia due to quality issues with hilux motor, google it😮

  • @jjwoody6532
    @jjwoody6532 Před měsícem

    How can this thing legally tow 3.5T
    It has only got a max tow ball weight of 280kgs and a maximum rear axle load of 1530kg. There isn’t many 3.5 t trailers/ caravans out there that won’t exceed these numbers once attached and loaded let alone a full tank of fuel, 2 adults and a bit of gear on board. I’m sure there will be people out there that will defend its towing ability but they would be uneducated lunatics.

  • @electrikoptik
    @electrikoptik Před měsícem

    Touareg and Land Cruiser should NEVER be mentioned in the same sentenced.
    One is a legendary off-roader with 70+ years of heritage the other is just a VW.

  • @stew4267
    @stew4267 Před měsícem +7

    whenever i look up Volkswagen's most say they are the Most Unreliable Cars to buy

    • @Cap9054
      @Cap9054 Před měsícem +4

      We’ve got a 3 year old VW Tiguan R-Line spec with 80,000kms and never had any issue. Services aren’t cheap tho

    • @buncha5651
      @buncha5651 Před měsícem +5

      ​@Cap9054
      I have a 6 year old Touareg 86,000 km not an issue at all. Some services are $1000 thankfully not all.

    • @Cap9054
      @Cap9054 Před měsícem +5

      @@buncha5651 Those big services hurt. Our last big one was $1400. Glad to see another VW owner with no issues. The unreliable ones are probably the GTIs that the little boys trash around.

    • @shrinidhvyas6094
      @shrinidhvyas6094 Před měsícem +3

      I have a golf over 250000 and no issues at all… vw is really good car brand, safety is most important for them

    • @nebtriv
      @nebtriv Před měsícem +1

      They need to work on that reputation

  • @superwag634
    @superwag634 Před měsícem

    An expensive & pretentious way to procure transportation 🤷‍♂️

  • @spiro5327
    @spiro5327 Před měsícem +2

    The only problem here is that it's a diesel ⛽️

  • @Drakesy
    @Drakesy Před měsícem +1

    Imagine spending $100k on a vw when you can get a better fit out for half the money that's arguably more reliable from the Chinese.
    VW thinking their brand carries prestige or something...

  • @tyzon00800
    @tyzon00800 Před měsícem

    What a stupid question didn’t even bother to watch this bloke is a goose

  • @user-fp1vm5ev1u
    @user-fp1vm5ev1u Před měsícem

    If you have to ask that question, why are you even a journalist in first place?

    • @therightcar
      @therightcar  Před měsícem

      I’ve got one now. I’d have the Touareg. 😚

  • @stephentaege6255
    @stephentaege6255 Před měsícem +1

    U can definitely buy a vw if you're a millionaire after warranty huge expense ridiculous resale value 👎i only have a Lexus and my custom made Toyota Camry hearse in my.garage u can certainly keep your vws to yourself 👎🤠⭐🦅🐨🦘🍀🐴

    • @dsinghr
      @dsinghr Před 14 dny

      Toyotas are the worst cars to drive. I can’t fathom why people buy land cruisers when they can get something like a X5 with same price (unless they really want to take these cars off-road which most people don’t).
      I have heard rattles in a demo car (Toyota Land Cruiser). And let me not even get started how boring it is to drive RAV4.