2004 Volkswagen Touareg Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.30/5 Average
583 Total Reviews
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The five-passenger Touareg is an all-new midsize SUV from Volkswagen. Designed to provide both excellent handling on pavement and a high level of off-road ability, the Touareg, despite its unibody design, is a real SUV, not a soft-roader. Alongside that, buyers can look forward to beautifully furnished cabins equipped with plenty of standard convenience and safety features.

Pros:
  • Upscale interior, polished road manners, amazingly adept off-road, solid construction, lengthy standard equipment list.
Cons:
  • Poor fuel economy, not a lot of room in the backseat, no in-dash CD changer.

User Reviews:

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  • clueless transmission - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    from a dead stop car is unsure of what gear to be in and you cannot get a smooth start. if letting off the throttle to make a turn or go over a speed bump, etc., it hesitates after you reapply pressure to the gas pedal, almost like its thinking. then it suddenly goes into gear and snaps your head back. excellent on the road, horrible around town and in stop and go traffic.

  • 5000 miles later - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    After 5000 miles and one 1500 mile trip ( three 10 hour driving days)I still enjoy every minute of being behind the wheel. Its comfortable, responsive, stabil and solid. The six cylinder engine has plenty of power.

  • Great Car - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    Great car to drive, very solid ride

  • Entering 6th year, still love my Touareg - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    I still love driving my car, and I do drive like the proverbial bat out of hell. I dont know about the "underpowered" reviews, but then again, I upgraded from a Chevy, so its still a delight to drive. No fit & finish issues. Yes, it costs a lot for an oil change, but theyre not JUST changing the oil... theres a whole checklist of things theyre doing to ensure your car wont be a rattletrap at the 3 year mark like some other vehicles can be. (My blazer was.) Yes, the headrest obstructed, but they sent a replacement (low-profile) headrest for the middle- free. Recalls, but they always put me in a loaner.

  • Poor Tire Performer - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    I have been disappointed with my vehicle since I purchased it. The tire sensor is on regularly, even after numerous repairs. The tires wear quickly and are expensive. Rotating every three months is a most. The interior wears poorly also. The door panels, garage opener panel have rubbed off from use. The wood look panels have cracked. Not a good buy.

  • X5 and ML beater - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    After 1000 miles, the Treg is just awesome. Quick, quiet, comfortable, and much better overall than the X5 we had for 3 years. Am thrilled with the v8s power. No need for the air suspension. Xenons are bright. Was going to get a Landcruiser for 60 large, but for 42 Gs, this has all we need. Look out BMW and Benz. You must test drive it to understand how good this ride is!

  • The jury is still out - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    The rear hatch does not always register closed when closed. I have not figured out the interior lights, either they stay on or there is no light at all. The floor lamps seem to be on continually. The instruction manual is hard to folowand is very long and repetative. It handles well and seems to be a very civilized SUV. All in all Im pleased. I traded in a BMW X-5 for the VW. I am holding this beast to aq high standard.

  • BlueReg - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    I just recently bought my Touareg after a long process of looking and determining what my needs were...It is by the far, the most luxurious, smoothest, most enjoyable ride i have ever had.The interior is set out fantastically with all controls within easy reach. The console is bright at night.The Headlights have a self leveling feature that automatically adjusts to the bumps in the road.The drive is like butter and exceleration so smooth that you dont even realize that you are over the speed limit. As for offroad, its one of the best midsized suvs for its price. The gadgets are to numerous to name.But if this is Volkswagens norm, then im a buyer for life.

  • GREAT - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    NICE CAR! BETTER FIT AN FINISH THAN OUR JAG XKR. BETTER PERFORMANCE, RIDE, ETC THAN THE ML430 WE TRADED. VERY QUIET AND A GREAT RIDE WITH THE AIR SUSPENSION.

  • awsome ride - 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
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    best luxury suv on the market.period

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