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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  Just what I wanted - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By Yevgeniy - September 30 - 6:03 am

  When I saw Touareg first time on a car show, I knew that I would own it. I fell in love with it right away. Although I knew that I should wait a year or two before buying just to see that all the minor problems/defects and recalls will be fixed. So in 2005 finally got it. My choice was a V-6 with package 5, which includes all options, such as air suspension, navigation, etc. Exterior color is black, interior is beige. So after 1 1/2 years and 30K miles I still enjoy every minute I spend driving it. The only downside - fuel economy. Even for V-6 and a large gas tank, you will spend quite a bit of money on gas. Other then that it is perfect car. My wife has a VW as well and loves it too.

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  Great SUV - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By RVW - September 1 - 1:56 am

  I bought the 2004 model (V8) earlier this year and I love it. Excellent build quality, ride, and interior comfort. I live in Brooklyn and it is still turning heads when I drive it. Only two problem - the Radio/CD player and a quick hood latch issue. The Radio / CD had to be swapped out three times, but this does not surprise me as I had the same exact issue w/ my 2002 1.8T Jetta. I dont know where VW sources their radios/ CDs from, but they need to check build quality or installation. Hood latch was fixed in ten minutes & otherwise a non-issue. Clock also runs fast about 1 min. per week - I always have to reset it!

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  love it - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By love it - March 19 - 2:50 am

  I bought my VW with 24000 and know I have 60000. I dove it from Texas to Chicago with no problems. It is a very expensive SUV to fix, but if you change your own oil, or buy your own parts its way cheaper. Tires are the worst. I still cant find a place that to get them changed. They run from 700 to 2000 dollars.

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  First Impressions - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By SueVal - January 13 - 7:16 pm

  Purchased VW Touareg after much study and comparison shopping. Considered MB ML, Accura MDX, Cadillac SRX, Lexus RX 330, Porsche Cayenne. Immediately put 3000 interstate miles on it; mileage now 8000 as car was like new demonstrator at time of purchase, due to limited availability. Never owned an SUV before; did this with much trepidation but so far no buyers remorse as Touareg appears to deliver on its promises. Reliability yet to be determined.

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  Fun to Drive, Annoying Quirks - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By ryan - October 14 - 12:50 pm

  I have owned this car for a year and a half and it is a blast to drive. It begs "drive me faster." The keyless entry is great. The beeps are so anoying though, like the selt belt, passenger air bag off, and others. If I run into a store my wife has to bucle the seatbelt to make it stop dinging. The VW service department where I purchased my car is terrible. I needed new tires after only 6,000 miles, and my car cant stay aligned. So it has great performance, but the misc. problems make me want to sell it.

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  Over engineered - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By Moscig - September 28 - 10:00 am

  VW has come late to the SUV market, great design, good funtion and a surperb off road vehicle. Here is what they do not tell you about the 2004 SUV of the year! Electronics are overengineered as it relates to warning drivers on a faulty tire presure system, seat belt chimes that do not allow drivers to leave the car running with out being cherped to death, radios with on-board map system must be cleared everytime you start the car by excepting the disclaimer "release/acceptance" button! Something to look forward to for as long as you have your vehicle. One of the best dummy warnings is the airbag warning, buzzer, then bell/chimes to tell you it is off

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  2005 - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By budsm3 - March 17 - 3:00 am

  Same comments as most of the others: Great highway ride, strong V8 performance, Best turning radius of any car I have ever owned. Handles very well. Nicely appointed interior, comfortable seats. Downside: the brakes for wear and this car is very difficult to be smooth when driving, at very low speeds the brakes grab and the throttle response is jerky. Poor Gas mileage Overall the car has exceed my expectations and most of the bugs from the 2004 models we worked out.

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  Awesome - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By taleggio - March 7 - 6:36 am

  I love my Touareg! It had a few issues early on but were fixed as necessary. It is heavy and all wheel drive, so its tough on tires. I ditched my factory tires at 11k miles for a set of Nokian WR G2s and havent looked back. Really the best tire for the Touareg. I had an Expedition previously, so gas mileage wasnt an issue. The FSI V6 and V8 on the newer models are a significant improvement over 2004-2007 models.

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  Who even knows? - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By Sevs - February 17 - 4:06 pm

  After already going through one Touareg, Im onto the next. My 2004 was replaced under the lemon law due to transmission problems and I received my 05 this past May. After driving the car for 3 months I noticed hesitations and horrible clunking noises during up/downshifts. The transmission in this car is downright scary. I have pulled out into intersections with plenty of time and the car hesitates and then takes off like no other. It is almost like the transmission has to think for a few seconds before it does anything. Sensors and warning lights going off at all times for no reason and horrible OEM tires. So far so good with the 2005, but stay away from the 04s.

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  owned it 4 months - 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
  By d daniels - January 16 - 1:56 pm

  Its powerful, comfortable, lots of style in interior.