Volkswagen Touareg

The Touareg is Volkswagen's luxury 4x4 and competes with the Land Rover Discovery 4, BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class. It's offered in four different trim levels, all of which are well equipped, including the Escape model - which is optimised for going off-road - and a hybrid. The hybrid model manages to be the fastest Touareg while boasting the lowest emissions. Despite that, TDI turbodiesel versions are the biggest sellers, with Volkswagen offering three different diesel engine.

Watch our overview of the Volkswagen Touareg range
Watch our overview of the Volkswagen Touareg range
Volkswagen Touareg SUV

Volkswagen Touareg SUV

5 doors

Price £40,495 - £61,040

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  • Pros:
    • Decent fuel economy for a big 4x4
    • Smart looks
    • Luxurious cabin
  • Cons:
    • Looks very similar to its predecessor
    • Expensive to buy
    • Hybrid model is noisy

Following a significant update in 2010, the Volkswagen Touareg is more desirable than ever. Its appearance hasn’t changed a lot, but it's larger, more practical, more economical and has a nicer interior than before. The Touareg is one of the more expensive large 4x4s on the market although it justifies its price with a generous level of standard equipment and all-round ability. It compares well with the Land Rover Discovery 4 and even the more expensive BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class.

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