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VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

TOW CARS QUICK TEST

QUICK TEST

*includes wing mirrors

What's new?

VW has revised the Touareg with new LED headlights, a full-width illuminated strip at the rear and uprated infotainment, with the option to wirelessly mirror your phone. Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrids are available. We're testing the 286hp diesel.

What are we looking for?

Will these updates keep the VW Touareg competitive with other big SUVs? Is the cabin classy enough for such a costly car?

Towing ability

The updated Touareg is available with petrol, plug-in hybrid petrol, and diesel power. Perhaps surprisingly, given the shift away from diesel, VW still expects the 286hp

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