Overview & Reviews

The Touareg's standard V6 engine goes from 220 hp to 240 hp. The optional navigation system will change from CD-based to DVD-based later in the model year. The formerly standard tire-pressure monitoring system is now optional, and satellite radio is available across the board. A self-dimming rearview mirror debuts this year, along with newly styled 18-inch alloy wheels.

• Upscale interior, polished road manners, true off-road capability, solid construction, lengthy standard equipment list.

• Lousy fuel economy, not a lot of room in the backseat, no in-dash CD changer.

User Reviews:

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  great car - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By rich fidler - April 21 - 7:33 am

  very heavy, smooth, safe car. Very solid german feel, almost all high end options on most other cars are standard on Touareg. Tires are expensive to change if you get the 19s like I have but are very reasonable as 17 or 18s. I have 2 sets of tires, great in the snow with the all seasons on 17s in 18" snow in Tahoe. NO problems. Mechanically very good, poor fuel economy but its a V8 ! 14 in the city, 19 on the hwy. I get oil changes for $75 at a VW dealer. Had a headlight bulb blow, and an airbag under warranty replaced in over 2 yrs. Highly recommend.

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  Its a Keeper - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By SanDeigoTouareg - April 10 - 11:13 pm

  Its been almost 3 years with my Touareg... its a keeper. Granted, you cannot be a person on a tight budget for an SUV like this, but its worth every penny in price, maintenance, and fuel. I truly feel like I can go wherever my heart desires with the Touareg. Yeah, brakes and tires require changing more frequently than expected, but its a worthwhile trade-off for the performance and amenities on this SUV. Highly recommended. The key is to make sure you can afford to maintain it. If you cannot afford to maintain it, dont buy it. If you can, you will love it.

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  great vehichle - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By ronald evans - February 15 - 12:03 am

  this a great fun to drive suv,the fetures this suv has are awsome,this car is made for a person that loves to drive,but bring your gas card,the fuel mileage is less than desirable for a vw

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  Superb Auto - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By DanScar - January 27 - 8:06 am

  Overall excellent performing vehicle. Turns beautifully/confidently even on wet roads. Awesome sound system, cool V8 growl when you press it. We knew about the mileage before we bought but we are not daily commuters. After six months we are still impressed, and there are probably many functions in the computer that we have not discovered yet, like the speed warning my salesman just told me about.

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  Best SUV on the market - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By STALZZ - January 19 - 8:10 pm

  Great fuel (diesel) mileage. Superior comfort ride. No air whistle noise doing 110 mph from Orlando to Miami. Handles the off road conditions very well. Towing 7600 lbs and it doesnt lose power. Excellent breaking system. And a superior sound system. Great paint job and very comfortable cockpit. The interior dash lights always get noticed. It lights up like a cockpit.

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  VW Touareg iis Awesome - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By Mike Kaspar - January 4 - 1:30 am

  Fun to drive Awesome car

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  Wow, I wasnt expecting this! - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By KevinT - December 30 - 3:23 am

  Trading up from a mini-minivan (Mazda MPV) I cant stop having so much fun. Although Ive got the V6 it still performs well. From the line its not quite a Corvette, but Ive left some V8s wondering if the V6 badge was a mistake. The Touareg looks like a million bucks as well and is treated to a weekly car wash in all weather. To see so many people pointing, and even though I cant read lips saying..."oh, look theres that new Touareg!" is a treat. This baby hugs the asphalt as if its attached! Try for the V8, but the V6 is still just as fun and well enough equipted to keep your adrenaline going!

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  Eight Month Driving Experience - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By nancey boatwright - December 18 - 10:16 pm

  We previously owned a 2004 VW Beetle Convertible and traded into this. We do no off-roading, but loved the body style and needed more room. After eleven months of ownership, I have one chief complaint and that is my Pirelli tires after 17,500 miles are gone. I have been diligent about rotation and inflation, per manufacturers instructions, but this problem really has me on fire. I to replace them after eleven months of ownership with another brand (Michelin), will cost me $1,200. I have been told by tire manufacturers that the most I could expect to get out of a set of tires would probably be 25,000 miles.

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  Great Ride! - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By MATT MCGLASHEN - December 17 - 4:40 pm

  It gets about 15 mpg , not bad for a V8 and heavy vehicle. Great drive, great audio system, very luxurious inside. There have been several reliability issues, but I think after 2004 many things have been fixed. The power window switches are white plastic, painted black, the paint comes off easily. The air suspension had a new compressor put in at 22,000 miles and the tires are getting work out (19" Pirellis), gonna try Michelin next. A seatbelt seized up in the rear, and one headlight had a bad connection. I still love this car! It gets lots of compliments.

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  My nightmare with the touareg - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By stephanie mahairas - December 10 - 4:23 pm

  My touareg had constant problems. Volkswagon of America did nothing to help us with this brand new automobile. We were stranded for weeks without our new vehicle. We requested a new one but that was in vain since VW of America never returned one of our calls. We thought we would love this car but had nothing but problems. Loud internally and externally!! The 18,000 rental was an easier ride.