Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 231 Black Edition 5dr Tip Auto Review
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Review
Big comfortable and capable, but the VW Touareg’s interior quality is a disappointment, as is the ride. Unless you can keep the costs down with a good deal, we'd look instead at better rivals such as the BMW X5, Audi Q7 and Land Rover Discovery, which offer more including seven seats.
get the best priceTrim: Black Edition
Engine: 3.0 V6 TDI 4Motion 231 SE
This 228bhp version is the entry-level unit and is paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive. Performance is more than adequate and it’s very quiet at a cruise, if a little clattery at idle. There’s some hesitation when you’re pulling away from a standstill or waiting for kickdown on the move, but it isn’t as pronounced as in the higher-powered diesel. It's our pick.
Key information
Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH7.5 seconds
Fuel TypeDiesel
GearboxSEMI-AUTO
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure
42.8
Urban: 36.7Motorway: 47.9
Boot CapacityHow much space is there?
810
litres
EmissionsOfficial emissions rating
