Overview & Reviews

For 2011 the Volkswagen Touareg is redesigned and boasts notable improvements in performance, fuel economy and rear passenger space.

• Powerful and fuel-efficient powertrain options
• High-class interior
• Impressive equipment roster
• High towing capacity.
• Confident driving dynamics

• No third-row seat
• Spongy brake pedal feel
• Middling cargo capacity
• Upper trims get costly.

User Reviews:

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  On-Road Only - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By John Nehgerbahn - March 5 - 2:00 am

  Traded in my 09 for the 2011,also picking up a AWD CC for my summer car, which I ended up not needing. My previous car had been a excellent off- roader, and presuming that the new one carried on with the off-road creds, bought the 11 model. I purchased it in summer not needing off-road capability ,and found the car flawless with a buttery smooth ride, gorgeous looks in and out, great fuel economy, and lots of space. As soon as winter began however, the car turned out to be a nightmare. It simply cannot leave the beaten trail, lacking any off road potential. I understand that few people go venture, but the ability to drive in mud bogs and cross rivers is mandatory in Northern Alska.

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  Drove all Lux Trucks - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By Bada - May 4 - 2:00 am

  Last 8 years owned LX470, X5 , Cayenne and ML350. Test drove Touareg last week. Very nice. Ordered an Executive edition. Black and Black. Go test drive, you will like this redesigned truck. ( If you like the Toyota/Lexus soft ride - Touareg is probably not for you ). Expect more of a Sports Car type handling.

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  Great car. Technology features not tested for U.S. - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By leighlane - November 24 - 1:58 pm

  Ive had my 2011 Touareg TDI for 1 year. Overall, great experience. Im an Audi loyalist, yet my VW TDI is a favorite. My Touareg has blemishes. Im 6+mo. into trying to get my Bluetooth fixed. A VW factory engineer confirmed mine isnt usable. Call recipients cant hear me. On any iPhone (3, 3G, 4, 4S) it is not usable because it picks up excessive road noise (VW didnt QA test iPhones?). VW USA and my dealer have been lackluster in support. I was told by VWs Executive Care team that I will have to pursue other means like BBB and CA Attorney General to fix this because VW USA doesnt have a trend of this as a problem. Apparently, Im the first. So great experience with a major blemish

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  Best Car Ever - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By Anonymous - August 16 - 2:00 am

  I have been driving for 50 years and have driven most makes and models from GM, Ford, MB, RR, Audi, BMW, Low budget to > $70k and this is the best vehicle I have ever driven! Solid, quiet and fuel efficient. The safety features are great, and the looks speak for themselves, understated elegance.

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  Im impressed!!!! - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By VW Driver - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This is my first SUV and 4th VW. I traded in my 07 GTI (really fun to drive, great gas mileage) for something less likely to get stuck in the snow and able to more capable for weekend trips. I was worried about the performance (corning, braking acceleration) but Im impressed that such a large SUV can move so quickly. It’s not a GTI but its great cruiser that doesn’t complain when driving on twisty country roads. The panoramic sunroof is amazing!!!! The brakes are amazing and the touch screen NAV system is simple to use.

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  Our first VeeDub - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By ec374897 - May 29 - 2:41 pm

  Our Touareg was our first VW, but not our first SUV. Previously we had a Ford Explorer and a Toyota Highlander. When looking for our new car, we looked and drove several, including the 4runner, Q5 and X5. The Touareg, hands-down trounced our previous suvs when it came to handling, performance and comfort. Our 06 Highlander drove like a minivan compared to the tight feel and zippy performance from the T-reg. When it came time to choose, the VW experience, and price/feature ratio won out over our other options. 4runner - too much like a truck, and the price point when compared to Audi/BMW was perfect. Overall, this vehicle is fun to drive and gets good mpg for its class.

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  The Best SUV for your $$$ - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By sgleyzer - March 17 - 10:37 am

  I was a Lexus RX owner for the past 10 year. Drove 2000, 2004, 2006, 2008 & 2009 models and HATED them for as long as I had them all. I wanted a change.... When passing by VW dealer I saw this Beauty on the front lot I took if for a test drive that moment. It was Sport V6. It was OH MY... after just 5 minutes of driving I test drove MDX, RX350, X5, Mazda9 and 2011 Grand Cherokee. Non of these came close (money vs what you get) I picked up my Touareg Sport V6 for more then 6K off MSRP ($39200) on 12/22/10 For all folks on the market for 5 pass. SUV MAKE YOURSELF A HUGE FAVOR PLEASE CHECK IT OUT AND TAKE IT FOR A DRIVE!!!! THATS ALL :-))) Good Luck & All The BEST!!!!

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  New Owner - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By utahgolfer - March 10 - 10:38 am

  I only have 600 miles on the vehicle and all of it has been in town. I plan to update this as I get more miles. No opinion on mileage, road noise, ride on long trips, reliability, service, and handling in the snow, Yet. I have ordered the towing package but it hasnt come in yet. I dont use the phone bluetooth.

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  The Best SUV !!! Nothing Else Even Comes Close!! - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By vision3 - November 13 - 5:15 pm

  I have owned my Sport TDI SUV since new. I have driven it for 28,000 miles and have not had one problem with it. Truly an outstanding SUV. Build quality is top notch. Feels very solid and safe. Steering is tight, suspension is firm yet soaks up road bumps. Handling on the most curvy roads is amazing. Diesel engine is very smooth, surprisingly quiet and very powerful. Accelerates like a rocket. 80mph feels like only driving 50, without any strain on engine, while getting 30mpg!! I set the speedo alarm at 80mph, and it routinely alerts me. A great feature on this SUV!! Seats are very comfortable, Nav. and voice commands easy to operate. Great sound system. VW hit a home run! Best SUV!!!

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  11 Touareg TDI hits almost all targets - 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
  By tdifor - October 28 - 3:39 am

  We took delivery of our new 11 TDI Lux on 12/9/10, and my wife and son want to drive it more than their own cars (08 GTI and 02 525i wagon). Its quiet, comfortable, beautiful inside and out (what a sunroof!), has a great nav system and electronics package, great power (cant wait til summer to tow our boat), and is getting 25+ mpg! It passed its snow test with flying colors, and the handling is fantastic. The only negatives are price ($55K) and lack of cargo space, but we knew what we were getting into there. Five adults and all their stuff plus some food gets pretty tight, but if you dont mind a car-top carrier it would be a great answer. Check it out if looking for a new small SUV!