2014 Volkswagen Touareg review
Volkswagen Touareg highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Powerful engines
- Sharp handling
- Upscale interior
Cons
- No third row
- Lacking some features
- Lacks brand cachet
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
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Upscale SUV with great utility
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is an interesting SUV. It’s not part of a luxury lineup, of course, but it offers many of the features luxury models do. Even in its base Sport trim, the Touareg has features you’ll love, such as 18-inch wheels, bi-Xenon headlights, SiriusXM® satellite radio, a touchscreen audio system with eight speakers, leatherette seating, and more. And the features only get better as you move up in the trim levels. The Touareg is also surprisingly capable, with an estimated 7,716-pound towing capacity with the 3.6L V6 engine when properly equipped.1 So, if you want luxury and utility, the Touareg is certainly a worthy option.
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What is new for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The Touareg is available in a variety of new trims, including the R-Line, TDI R-Line, and TDI X.
- Touareg trims have been upgraded with Sunroof(s) and Tow Hitch as standard equipment this year.
- The Sport trim now comes with Smart Key and Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.
- The TDI Sport trim now comes with Smart Key and Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment.
- The TDI Lux trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
- The Lux trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg
1. Powerful engine options
The Volkswagen Touareg has a great selection of powerful engines in its lineup to satisfy all your needs. The base 3.6L V6 engine delivers a healthy 280 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque, but the real power comes from an unexpected source: the hybrid powertrain. This hybrid setup combines a 3.0L supercharged V6 with an electric motor for 380 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. It’s not sports-car fast, but its 5.8-second sprint to 60 mph will surely please your inner motorhead.
2. Balanced diesel option
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has a third engine option slotted between the 3.6L and hybrid. This engine is a 3.0L turbodiesel V6 that delivers 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. This pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive to deliver a surprising 7.5-second zero-to-60 sprint time. It will impress you with its EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined.
3. Impressive handling
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is surprisingly capable in the corners. It’s not a performance SUV, but it never feels unwieldy in the corners due to its large footprint. Plus, it has incredibly responsive steering. You’re sure to fall in love with this fun-to-drive SUV.
4. Composed ride
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is a great handling SUV, but you’ll also appreciate its composed ride. It never feels bumpy, bouncy, or noisy inside the cabin, as its well-tuned suspension and chassis do a great job absorbing all this. With the 2014 Touareg, your daily commute will be an absolute pleasure.
5. Extremely useful
Don’t let its comfortable and well-equipped cabin, sharp performance, and comfortable ride fool you. The 2014 Touareg is also ready to work. It’s no off-road monster, but its suspension and all-wheel-drive system are ready to easily tackle light trail duty. Plus, with its strong construction and powerful driveline, the 2014 Touareg can tow an estimated 7,716 pounds with the 3.6L V6 engine when properly equipped.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Touareg an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Touareg 24th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Volkswagen TouaregVolkswagen Touareg features and specs
TDI Executive 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Dynaudio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Full Roof Rack
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
240
Torque (ft-lbs)
406
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
26.4
Wheelbase
113.9"
Overall length
188.8"
Width
76.4"
Height
68.2"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 36.9"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 38.9"
Front tires
P275/45HR20
Rear tires
P275/45HR20
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
772/7716 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Volkswagen Touareg FAQ
The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- TDI Executive: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Executive: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI Lux: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Lux: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI R-Line: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- TDI Sport: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- R-Line: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI X: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Sport: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Touareg received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Touareg as 23 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
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The 2014 Volkswagen Touareg has a maximum towing capacity of 7716 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg:
- R-Line
- TDI R-Line
- TDI X
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
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