Overview & Reviews
Known for a spell as Touareg 2, Volkswagen's premium midsize SUV loses the "2" suffix for 2010. It also loses its optional V8 engine. Additional deleted options include adaptive cruise control, lane-change assist and the locking rear differential. On the plus side, the Touareg now features standard wood interior trim and Bluetooth.
- Confident driving dynamics, high-class interior, genuine off-road capability, impressive equipment roster, powerful and fuel-efficient turbodiesel V6, high towing capacity.
- Subpar fuel economy with regular V6, no third-row seat, middling cargo capacity, stiff ride with standard suspension, can get pricey with options.
User Reviews:
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Certified T-Reg - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By Kimball Dempsey - December 23 - 4:13 amIve scouted these diesel SUVs for several years and really like the older body style over the new style started in 11. But, I found the TDIs to be expensive so Ive been patient. I found a Black T-Reg diesel advertised as a Certified Preowned with 63k miles at a local VW Dealer. The vehicle was in excellent physical condition and all of its meticulous service records were available at the dealer where the only previous owner always had it serviced. I didnt even dicker on price. Unfortunately, less than 24 hours after purchase the check engine light and warning graphics came on. It ended up being an oil sensor that was replaced under warranty. A week or so later, I noticed the Nav system would blink off inexplicably but would always reboot and come back on. I needed to take the vehicle back to the dealer to have the right rear window fixed (dropped down and wouldnt go back up). The service manager told me VW had a service bulletin on the Nav and it required reprogramming to work out the bug. They did this and fixed the window under the CPO warranty. That was about a month ago and after a rather auspicious start with this T-Reg, it seems to be operating well. The only other issue Ive had, and it was a one-time thing, is the rear hatch wouldnt open one day either with the power assist or manually. But after driving it a few miles and trying it again it worked fine. Weird, but I hope its not a precursor to another failure and trip to the dealer. The things I like most: Im 64" and the seating position is excellent and I like the front bucket seat comfort much better than in my wifes newer Lexus RX. The ride around town is harsh but on the highway its a dream. This vehicle has great acceleration and doesnt suffer major turbo lag like other turbo diesels Ive owned. The gas mileage is reasonable (21-22 around town and about 26 on the highway so far). The sound system is very good and Ive found the Nav system easy to use and decently intuitive for a 6 year old technology. The things I like least: Slight rattle in dash somewhere at lower speed, but with the radio at normal volume its hardly noticable. Rear cargo room is very limited and the rear seats dont completely fold flat. Harshness of ride on bumpy roads around town. Lacks rear LED tail lights and for a vehicle in its price range when new this shouldve have been a standard as should have been front seat presets. Overall: I really like the vehicle and although it is 6 years old by model year and I understand it will have service issues from time to time, Im hoping the initial quirky gremlins are behind me. I well understand the love for and cult following T-Regs have gained over the years.
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Great Diesel - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By Don - November 26 - 10:00 amThis is an excellent SUV diesel which has exceeded my high demands and expectations in every respect: Power, comfort, style and reliability. I have 20,500 miles and virtually no problems have surfaced. Eventually I will probably buy the newer model, but I plan to keep this for many more years because it is so well-executed and realized. Dealership support for the routine service has been exemplary. It is superior in most respects to my former BMW X5 and is more evocative of the Sahara than Wilshire Blvd--a good rugged simple feel with less "look at me!!" attitude than the BMW.
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Best vehicle weve ever owned, way better then the new model PERIOD! if you want a real truck and not a car. - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By utadvrider - October 20 - 11:18 amBest vehicle weve ever owned, we are a large family and got rid of our 2007 LTZ LOADED Suburban. Gas milage savings alone has paid for the car payment, we save about $4-500 per month with the driving my wife does. Not to mention that the VW tows more then the Suburban, the Chevy only towed 7K and the smaller VW tows 8k! Besides the towing, it drives great, same as the Porsche for the most part, really the only differences are: Diesel, interior and wheel options, which the interior of the VW is way nicer then the Porsche. It fast (torque) and handles great, on & off road! Its a Real Truck, not a car thats lifted like most SUVs, body on frame like a PU, Land Cruiser of Land Rover.
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Amazing SUV - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By TEB - August 25 - 5:03 amComing off of a 2007 AWD Cadillac SRX, I thought this SUV would be similar. Boy was I wrong. Comfort, drivability, and fuel economy put this vehicle in a class by itself. We have driven 2600 miles including one long trip of 1300 miles 27 MPG highway and 23 in a mix. It feels like your floating down the road, yet with real precise road feel. When climbing gradual inclines transmission works well, not like the SRX. It is also very easy to park with its short turn radius. Vehicle we purchased was standard with Luxury Package that includes leather seating, 19" wheels, and heated steering wheel, which was a must for my wife.
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And they make the gas version because... - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By Fresno Vicary - December 13 - 10:00 amTraded in a 2006 Expedition for this midsize SUV and we arent looking back. The Touareg is just the right size for our family of 5 (kids range 3- 9yrs.). It doesnt have the interior space of the Expedition, but its not a big lumbering beast either. This is a fun to drive SUV with plenty of power at a great price point. Early results on mpg indicates it should more than cover the EPA ratings. My only hope is that we didnt get one of the unreliable ones. I only rated reliability "5" because we havent had the car long enough to rate.
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Super SUV - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By AP - February 14 - 3:50 pmIve been an Audi owner for years, but opted for the VW this go round because I didnt care for the Q7 exterior and I liked the air suspension option on the Touareg. It is by far my favorite automobile to date! Even though I got a fully loaded edition, there are a few luxury items noticeably absent (no memory feature on the drivers seat?!). And it is not without its electronic bugs: the alarm goes off sometimes when locking the vehicle with the key fob or exterior keyless button...it is a VW after all. But, honestly, it is one fine vehicle and if all goes well beyond these first 3K miles, I hope to have it for 300K + (this from someone who generally trades every 2 years with < 30K.
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Great Buy - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By stanleys - August 20 - 10:50 amTraded a Toyota 4 Runner for the Touareg. Best luxury SUV, I found for the money. Reliability and VW customer service seems to be improving.
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Road Trip From California to Montana - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By Fred Christian - July 8 - 10:00 amFlew from NW Montana to California to buy this hard to find TDI Touareg.Quiet and comfortable interior for all day driving.Factory Bluetooth is so helpful!Passing effortless with the diesel with a ride like a cloud.Set the auto climate control and had total comfort in 105 degree heat.Got 25.5 MPG on a 1100 mile trip. Have been getting 21.5 MPG in town driving.This is a beautiful machine!
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DO consider the TDI Touareg! - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By aokvw - May 12 - 4:01 pmOverabundant torque completely satisfies all overtaking needs. Having owned a 2004 V8 Touareg previously (18 mpg tops), I hardly miss its full throttle induction roar, instead embracing the low-revving oomph of the turbo-diesel, while averaging 27+ mpg.
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Touareg Nightmare - 2010 Volkswagen Touareg
By Nightmare - February 17 - 9:03 amI drive a lot of miles each year, and I liked this car when it was under about 30,000 miles. Im guessing that most of the people who are writing these reviews dont have 54,000 miles on a car this new. This car was great when I first owned it, but once I put quite a few miles on it, it turned into a nightmare. First of all this car goes through head and taillights like crazy. Ive had 3 headlights and 1 taillight replaced, and every so often the check headlight warning goes on when there is no headlight out. Gas mileage could be much better. Brakes squeal constantly & theyve already been replaced once (Not covered under warranty). Back seats take forever to fold down. Continued Below.
