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Volkswagen Touareg 3 (CR)

Mid-Size Crossover

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Volkswagen Touareg Mk3 (chassis code CR) is a mid-size crossover in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-4, V6, and V8 engines that displaced 2.0 to 4.0 liters.

For the last time, it is possible to acquire the Touareg with a V8 diesel engine. While a far cry from the V10 TDI of yesteryear, this is the ultimate diesel V8 in VW's lineup also found in a range of Porsche and Audi models.

Those who drive offroad, for work or leisure, will appreciate the approach, departure, and breakover angles that the chassis offers. The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Volkswagen Touareg 3 comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 73%

Pros

Interesting diesel engines
Some offroad capabilities
Low fuel consumption
Good towing capacity

Cons

PHEV nonsense
Less imposing than previous models

What external reviewers found

External score 57%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Excellent infotainment
Superb infotainment tech
Good range-topping powertrain

Cons

Poor infotainment
Lack of standard features
Lack of cabin tech
Lacklustre engine
Not particularly agile
Lack of real-world fuel economy

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Specifications

Variants shown:

2.0 TSI 249

2.0 TSI 252

3.0 TDI 231

3.0 TDI 286

3.0 TSI 340

3.0 TSI 381 eHybrid

4.0 TDI 422

Touareg R

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 37% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The Touareg R gets 22in wheels as standard, as well as the obligatory racy-looking bumpers, sills, air intakes and roof spoiler. But under the bonnet, the car has less to pique your interest. It’s powered by the same pairing of 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 engine and 134bhp electric motor as has driven the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid.

Pros

Comfortable to drive
Good range-topping powertrain

Cons

Not as fast as rivals
Not as agile as rivals

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

Five-door Volkswagen Touareg is a big, comfortable and super-practical family car. While it doesn't offer a seven-seat layout, it is still an incredibly spacious SUV with room for five tall adults. It's almost five metres long and 1,984mm wide, which is 44mm wider than before. Despite being 7mm lower than before, there's loads of headroom and kneeroom.

Pros

Powerful V6 diesel engine
Comfortable to drive
Excellent infotainment system

Cons

No seven-seat layout
Lack of standard features

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References

^ Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid 2021 UK review. [autocar].
^ Volkswagen Touareg review. [autoexpress].

Volkswagen Touareg 3 (CR)

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