2015 Volkswagen Touareg review
Volkswagen Touareg highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Powerful engines
- Good handling
- Premium interior
Cons
- Lacks a third row
- Lacking some features
- Limited brand cachet
Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
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Upscale SUV with great balance
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is an intriguing SUV. It has an upscale cabin with great materials and standard features, such as dual-zone climate, adaptive front lighting, 18-inch wheels, leatherette seating, a touchscreen audio system, and more. Plus, the features only improve as you climb into higher trim levels. On top of this, the Touareg also performs quite well in straight-line acceleration and cornering, adding a sporty element. But it is also very capable, with an estimated 7,716-pound towing capacity with the 3.6L V6 engine when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories. So, if you want luxury, performance, and utility, the Touareg is certainly a worthy option.
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What is new for the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The R-Line, TDI R-Line, and TDI X trims have been discontinued for 2015.
- Touareg trims have been upgraded with Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Sunshade, and 8001 as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, and Running Boards features are now available as options on select trims.
- The TDI Lux trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
- The Lux trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
- The TDI Executive trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Rear View Camera, Tow Hitch, and Navigation System as standard equipment.
- The Executive trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg
1. Potent engines
The 2015 Touareg has several powertrain options to please your performance-craving side. Its standard 3.6L V6 engine pumps out 280 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque, giving it plenty of power. However, the true power comes from an unexpected source: the Touareg’s hybrid powertrain. This hybrid setup pairs a supercharged 3.0L V6 with an electric motor to deliver 380 hp and 428 lb-ft of torque. It’s not quite sports-car fast, but you’ll appreciate how the Touareg Hybrid moves with its 5.8-second sprint to 60 mph.
2. Great diesel option
The 2015 Volkswagen Toureg has another engine option slotted between the 3.6L V6 and hybrid. This 3.0L turbodiesel V6 engine delivers 240 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque and pairs with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. This adds up to a 7.2-second zero-to-60 sprint time. This diesel model will continue to impress you with its EPA-estimated 20 mpg city, 29 mpg highway, and 23 mpg combined.
3. Surprisingly nimble
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is not a small crossover, so it will surprise you how well it handles the corners. The Touareg is no performance SUV, but despite its larger footprint, it never feels unwieldy in the corners. Plus, it’s incredibly responsive steering ensures it always goes right where you point it. This is one relatively mainstream SUV you’ll quickly fall in love with.
4. Great ride
Though the 2015 Volkswagen Touareg handles very well, it doesn’t sacrifice its composed ride. The Touareg never feels rough or noisy inside the cabin, thanks to its well-tuned suspension and chassis working together to absorb the roughness and bumps in the road. The 2015 Touareg will make your daily commute relaxing and more pleasurable, even in the roughest conditions.
5. Quite the utility SUV, too
The 2015 Touareg may be comfortable and composed, but don’t let this fool you. This SUV is ready to put in some work, too. It’s not going to be crawling rocks anytime soon, but the 2015 Touareg’s suspension and all-wheel-drive system can easily take on light trail duty. Also, its strong construction and potent engines allow the Touareg to 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
Sport 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Tow Hitch
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
All Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
280
Torque (ft-lbs)
266
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26.4
Wheelbase
113.9"
Overall length
188.8"
Width
76.4"
Height
68.2"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 36.7"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 38.9"
Front tires
P255/55HR18
Rear tires
P255/55HR18
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
772/7716 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2015 Volkswagen Touareg FAQ
The 2015 Volkswagen Touareg is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Sport: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI Sport: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Lux: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Executive: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI Lux: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- TDI Executive: 20 MPG City and 29 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 2015 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 2015 Volkswagen Touareg:
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Sunshade
- Automated Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Running Boards
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