2024 Volkswagen Touareg R (inc. 0-100 & braking) review: Performance SUV bargain?
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- čas přidán 11. 07. 2024
- The Touareg used to be all about smooth touring with a diesel engine. But that’s all changed with the hybrid V6 drivetrain that has trickled down from nameplates like Bentayga and Cayenne. Is it any good? Paul Maric finds out.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 01:42
Interior: 05:33
Infotainment: 06:43
Safety Tech: 08:41
Practicality: 09:43
Charging: 13:18
On the Road: 13:47
Performance 22:58
Verdict: 24:41
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that decibel reading is very impressive
Help me carexpert….
Mat Watson is shivering 😂
Total copy of carwow
I would love to see them drag race together.
@@madshansen4790business is business
@@madshansen4790 Somehow Paul is much more professional in terms of reviews
I can just see someone coming up to the owner and saying “I like your new Golf”!!
Or they say my "mom has exactly the same T cross"
Dude, anyone that mistakes this monster for a Golf isn’t worth speaking to……it’s a BIG CAR 😂
😅😅
@em😅😅ilescholtz
They said that to me :) I just did not care. I have a previous version and it is the best car I have ever owned.
Nice review
Really enjoyed this review Paul, nice job!
Beautiful looking car, the only thing I’d personally like is the V6 TD. I currently own a Launch edition 2019 Touareg and it’s so impressive in its economy, power and torque. The way these big SUVs handle is bloody impressive, especially at 2500 odd kgs. Almost zero body roll and the way they hold the body flat throughout the twisties is downright impressive. The comfort of air suspension is such a luxury too.
Although this R is out of my price range I’d definitely purchase one if I could afford it. The lapitz blue is a stunning colour too.
Lol I love how Paul pronounces “Touareg” in several different ways in this video.
Just covering all bases there from Paul ;)
thats how VW say its pronounced
@@jamiehiggs5389 what? In two different ways?
😂 @@karl6203
Hey Paul would love a towing video on both this and the diesel range! Thanks😊
Love the testing of this car. I am waiting to see one in the flesh but great value for money and will purchase! I'm interested in its off road ability also.
Have been holding off buying a new Tiguan R as I knew a new Toureg R was coming. I don't have the facility (or the urge) to buy any sort of electric/semi electric car but i have been curious about the latest Toureg R. This review told me everything I needed to know and I'm now happy to save the 50 grand and go with the Tiggy R. The design may be a few years old and is about to be phased out - but that's fine by me. It goes like the clappers and sticks to the road like the proverbial to a blanket. I reckon there'll be run-out sales as well before the end of the year. Thanks Paul, another great video.
Can we have a review on diesel r-line as well? The r-line version has extra 4 wheel steer and active sway bar and curious to see if there have any differences.
One of the best suspension performances I’ve seen on the channel.
When are you reviewing the new Honda Accord?! Love your work.
I don’t like the fact it has no spare wheel - limits it’s appeal as long distance cruiser.
Yep it's so dumb manufacturers aren't supplying spare wheels absolute joke
Even dumber that Australian ADRs have been dumbed down to not require at least a space saver.
Looking forward to the headlight test
AUD $ 130,000 and who would worry about petrol price, if you could spent that on a car. But mind you, 2,500 Kg is huge and can chew your fuel purely due to the weight.
a LC sahara ZX is from $160k
I’d be interested to see how this compares to the higher output diesel R Line, yes it’s not going to accelerate like the full “R” version but I’d be keen to hear wether there’s much of a downgrade in the handling/ride. I’d sacrifice the extra power and a teeny bit of handling for less initial outlay and cheaper running costs because the hi-po diesel is quick enough for me in outright get up and go.
Looked at the R but it doesn't work with towball weight for us. So looking at the diesel R Line. Looking forward to a review on that for sure.
G'day Paul :D
Hi Paul when you do the build quality segment, are you able to tell us what part of the world the cars are built in?
Really like it! Would deffo spend my money on this one, best of both worlds and its f…….g quick👌🏻
Any chance of getting an updated A45s review?
Please add some night pictures of the lights to the videos. Thanks
First thing I wanted to know was whether CarPlay is now full screen in the new model, success!
I’m assuming the performance is 5sec when the battery is charged? When it runs flat how does it perform?
Off road it please!
Interested to see how good it can handle your track, is the traction system as good as it used to be.
Could you do a night drive with the IQ HD lights?
But not at the expense of the reverse speed test.
Any chance of quoting ground clearance when you test any SUV. I am one of those rare people that actually takes these vehicles on unsealed roads and also does a bit of light off roading. The ground clearance is one of those specs that is usually difficult to find but it is important to me. I must admit, that tyre profile is a bit concerning for unsealed road use.
Marc could you please tell me what the negatives of piano black are? I can hear that you don't like it
Just FYI, the towball down load limit on the R is 220kg (compared to 280kg on the diesel) so that will change the payload amount you mentioned
If looking at this as a tow vehicle, the towball weight is significantly compromised on all toureags which is an absolute shame because it would be a towing weapon.
130k?! jeezusss
Should be 130 drive away. 130 plus on roads 😮
If its too expensive than u shouldnt get a german car
Not really sure this car worth $130k. The VW badge just can't compare with other luxury BMW or Mercedes, etc. badges. VW tries to become a luxury brand, but just can't, to be honest. Good car, ridiculous price tag. 😢
@@serbianwolfgaming9623 Or a European car in general
@@nhaiminhthis Touareg feels much more luxurious than a Mercedes GLE or BMW X5 and costs way less. If you prioritise brand appeal over having an actually good product, then this isn't for you.
Thinking about buying one. Does the R version lose rear wheel steer? Does it have a drop down tow ball? The exhaust note is weak and needs crackle and pop for a $130k missile. Is a sports exhaust option available? Nice looking big brother to the Tiguan R.
They had to drop the rear wheel steering and the fancy active suspension (keeps it flat). Something about the packaging space that the hybrid/battery takes up.
Wish you'd driven at night to tell us about how the head lights actually perform in the real world..
Probably been asked a thousand times before on previous videos but does anyone know what app Paul is using for those performance runs?
Check his recent Mercedes GLC video he did mention the name there
Loving the car! 🔥🔥🔥🔥👍👍👍👍👍
we have a 2015 V8 R-Line amazing vehicle. tows our 2.8T van @ 100kph getting 15.5 L/100km.
Why put the R badge on the front door, not on the front panel? 🤔🤔
Great 👍👍👍
I feel like the hybrid aspect isn't as strong as it could be? For a plug in hybrid only 50km of range isn't great and this car is has the size and towing capacity for big road trips when the battery will be flat in no time
Yess let's see some offroading with the touareg
When are you going to review the new Genesis Coupe
It's no good on long trips as it uses too much fuel . The older 2019 -2021 fully loaded Range Rover sport smaller 3.0ltr TDV6 diesel HSE Dynamic, only uses 7 litres of diesel per 100ks on highway and runs at 700nm torque straight off the bat from the diesel engine with a whopping 1100 - 1200 klm range per tank on highway . You can buy around 100 k now with one owner under 20 thousand ks .
It will be a lot lower than the 11 it’s showing. You have to remember it’s probs my been idling, getting a hammering etc, not real highway figures. I’d rather a petrol motor any day than a diesel
That gap between the fender and the door
why is the piano black inserts in the interior "such a let down"? looks unreal to me
Lovely
I do not see how having a twin turbo petrol v6 that goes from stone cold to 2500-3000 rpm immediately can do any good for reliability. I wonder if there is a programmed warm-up cycle for the drivetrain.
Yes, would not rev a cold engine to 2.5.
Is it just me but does Paul never mention the sound system and what its like. Playing it would be good to give an example.
He mentioned that it was a 13 speaker system early in the review.
@@leonwakefield7285 any chance of hearing it ..
Amazing car
Would you folks take this into the outback?
broo 3.5t of towing capacity, imagine this 450hp 700nm flying in the towing test, please do it 🙏
Already got two warning lights on I see 😂
Nice car but these guys are completely absorbed in their bubble now if they think $140k + aud is any kind of bargain for this.
Their job is to sell em.
Not everyone is broke you know, people out here really making money.
How can a car that falls apart be a nice car 🤷
Not available in the US.
Is having load sensing roof rails linked to the stability control really necessary? Who wants to put a load in the roof and then drive the car at the limit? All that's going to happen is the load will come off the roof. Anyone with any sense would just drive slower with the roof loaded. No nanny electronics required.
It will be the end of the world when this car needs repair out of warranty given it's complexity. I am not a VW hater either. I had the first iteration of the diesel Tiguan (manual), and it was one of the best driving, practical and reliable cars I've ever owned.
Find yourself a good euro mechanic and repairs are much less “exciting”. I’m done with Steslership servicing.
Does it have 5 year warranty?
Yes
130,000 and you'd struggle to get a fully loaded Defender for that price . It's just madness.
At that price point I expect a 120Hz refresh rate
Watch out carwow and Matt Watson, help me car expert about to take your throne 😂😂
The technology features in this car should be on the amarok as well i reckon.
Why so many unread messages Paul?
Wireless charging?
??
I know this is the new one but you can get a 2020 with low k's for 90-100k, 30k worth of depreciation in 4 years is horrendous.
$130k ? nup.
Love Paul's videos. But, the value for money thing.He is not alone in this. Define what is value for the money on a vehicles. If you buy a new vehicle, any for that matter, drive it for 3 years, trade it and get the same amount you payed for it.That will be value.But that never happens,as deprecation factor sets in. It's a cost throughout ownership. That is not value for money at all.
This car should be a decent car for touring but I’d be reluctant to do so without a spare.
Anyone had experience touring with a car that just has a fix-a-flat kit?
Years ago, I had a tyre blow-out on the Hume Freeway which did a fair bit of damage to that rim, and I was glad the car I was driving had a full size spare (Subaru Liberty).
It’s such a shame they don’t even offer a space saver option. I’d even consider putting a space saver if the existed it the back with a little cover in it but I can’t travel my state without a spare tyre ffs 😂
Fix a flat / can of goo, can’t fix a tyre with sidewall damage.
And, this vehicle is on 22” tyres, with very low profile…
So, sidewall damage is much more probable then something on 18” tyres.
If u r driving out of metro areas etc, and get tyre sidewall damage, u r then stranded on side of the road, and waiting for a tow truck.
If it’s a puncture elsewhere on the tire, can of goo, won’t necessarily work.
If it does, u would need to drive slow / cautiously, and limited driving range with goo in the tyre..
Due to the hybrid stuff etc, this Toureg not even available with a space saver tyre…
I suppose u could buy a full size spare, or a space saver tyre, and have this in the boot when driving out of metro area.
But, that’s not necessarily an ideal situation, especially if u need the cargo area for luggage etc.
A full size spare tyre, is the best scenario, particularly if u r driving on bad quality roads / remote areas etc etc..
I think the diesel Touregs, come with full size spare tyre, or, a space saver spare… but, you can swap this for a full size tyre…
Diesel still makes more sense unfortunately they have to do this to suit the regulations. Hate to think the potential problems as the engine not able to be fully warmed up each time switching on and off between electric motors in urban driving.
Why don’t VW put 7 seats on this platform?
VW need to hire a good designer, looks just so old
There are not many new cars which look much better
No! I haven't! But I've heard of "HELP ME CAR WOW". 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not a fan of the new grin shape grills. Looks worse on the Amarok.
Would rather have an SQ5 TDi thanks.
SQ5 TDI is awesome
But
Toureg has a much bigger back seat, and boot space
Some people want / need the extra room
Just knowing that this car has got more things that will go wrong with it in the near future sends chills down my spine 😳 NO THANKS
The buyer's of these vehicles will need alot of Vaseline when they return to the dealership
Most buyers will be Real Estate agents, business owners, lawyers etc that will be likely leased/financed over 5 years, they will take a hit in depreciation but wont care as its in warranty and probably is a tax write-off...its the buyers out of warranty that are going to cop it bad!
@@mrgarrison3516not everyone is a broke bum with no money. Those dorks end up on the china car reviews praising the knock offs of the people that have money, we bring to them the cut down peasant version lol.
@@ev0wat
Why do they want to bend over for the VW dealership?
Sounds like they need to buy a Japanese Lexus and save on Vaseline 🤷
Anyway, not for you
The front brake rotors are how big?!? Surely not almost 500mm in diameter? That would make them larger than the Porsche Cayenne GT Turbo’s family pizza sized carbon stoppers!
There huge just looking at them
400mm in front I think? And 350mm in the back
Not coming to the US
You'd take the base for 50k less
VW is the peoples car
When did a “people car” sell at $130k??
I have had Touareg’s and they are great to drive. They are expensive to maintain, but still cheaper than BMW and Mercedes
2.5 tons, nope
That kind of price for a volkswagen?? 😅
So sick of people saying this in 2024. Go experience it first. See the quality, ride, options then compare it with your $85k Korean cars……you just can’t compare.
@@GR8Tmate see the quality?? Like volkswagen was known for that. When did I say korean cars? Or even talk about comparison? 😂😂 Another fanboy crying over here
@@arthurleywin7043
He's just a tool with a 4" tool 😂
Not a car for Australia, great in Europe!
If u r only driving in metro areas, it’s fine.
If the can of goo, can’t temporarily fix the flat tyre, at least Roadside Assistance / Tow Truck, should get to you fairly quickly
But, country roads / country driving, is risky with only a can of goo, as your option to fix a flat tyre.
And, can of goo, definitely can’t fix a tyre with sidewall damage…
Trading in the tiggy r. Hurry up and open orders vw Australia!
Love the Toureag and that colour, but the price is getting up there.
Diffusering? Is there such a word? 🤣
Lease only. Would never outright purchase any V W.
the price make me feel this is a VMW not VW .....
Funny how u wont show how poorly it self parks. For the price tag one would expect a car that doesnt give occupants whiplash when it tries -fails- to self park. 👎👎
130k+ for a VW😢, must be true love if anyone spends for it
The vehicles are beautifully put together, solid and jam packed full of features. When you drive it you will see it’s worth.
Please call it the Touareguer
Would I spend $130k on a VW SUV?
Only affordable for the upper end of the demographic. Economy is poor but if you paying $130k you're not going to concern yourself with that really. Very expensive to maintain and service.
Prefer my TIG R for hald the price
VW have already gone back to the dial switches for the steering wheel controls, except for this model. Why the hell is that? Those things are terrible and dangerous
I told the dealer, I would have ordered 5 of these if they had the real buttons on the steering wheel but I will have to go LC300 instead. So disappointing!
They should produce a bakkie from this engine.
130k...😳
With the cost of living crisis currently in Aus how many of these is VW honestly expecting to sell.
After pumping one of these off the lights in a Stinger GT, a car for half the price I know where my money will be going.
lol a stinger is now discontinued, watch it depreciate fast. Nobody wanted them that’s why they stopped making em
It’s an excellent car which is still continuing overseas, only reason it’s discontinued in Australia is because sedan sales are scarce and the only thing people buy are SUV’s and Ute’s.
Dude, this car doesn’t compare to a stinger, you’re clueless, this is prestigious compared to a stinger, the quality, ride rubs rings around the stinger.
Stinger minger 😂
In the video, Paul got from
0 to 100 in 5 seconds
V6 Stinger has similar pace.
But, a Toureg R, isn’t trying to be a
Porsche 911…
And, when u we’re faster then the
Toureg, maybe the Toureg driver wasn’t actually trying all that hard…
@@russell3436
I’m fairly sure that Kia have stopped producing the Stinger completely…
Vw ❎ Audi ✅
This car seems a bit silly to me. Not particularly good at anything. If you want a roomy performance vehicle, get a wagon :) Shame VW don't make a modern R36
R36 were a bucket of 💩
@@Stevegrande1 I had an 'Icelandic grey' R36 wagon. At least mine wasn't as you describe. It was excellent.
Audi RS4 / RS6 ?
BMW M3 Touring ?
@@StephenFogarty2023 I mean yeah sure, I'd much rather have had one of them than the R36. Bit of a price difference, though!
@@kiwiklogg
Yes
Agree
Back in 2011, for a while my vehicle was a Skoda Superb wagon, that had the 6 cylinder engine, that was similar to the R36 motor.
Elegance model optioned up.
With the AWD, it had great traction.
It hooked up, and had fast pace etc
A really awesome vehicle.
who in their right mind would buy this EU laws recycled plastic (initially poor quality)
Its extremely expensive and unaffordable for a majority of the pop. Great looking car, but terrible cost.
No spare=No go