volkswagen touareg reviews

Reviewers reckon the Volkswagen Touareg is the quiet achiever: big, comfy, and quicker than its size suggests thanks to a V6 turbo-diesel that tows 3,500 kg braked without breaking a sweat.

The cabin feels properly premium with supportive seats and a massive screen, though the touch-only climate controls can be fiddlier than a budget karaoke mic.

On-road manners are polished—long-distance touring is its shtick—while light off-road work is fine if you don’t mistake it for a rock-crawler.

Running costs aren’t tiny (tyres, insurance, servicing), and options can balloon the price faster than you can say “R-Line”.

If you want seven seats, look elsewhere; the Touareg is a spacious five-seater with a huge boot and an air of understated competence.