Overview & Reviews

After a redesign last year, the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg returns with only minor changes to trim level content.

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

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

User Reviews:

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  Great Vehicle - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By clockit4 - August 12 - 5:34 pm

  I am very impressed with this vehicle. I have a two Bmw X 5s in the past, and this vehicle is of equal or slightly better quality. I cannot stand rattles in a vehicle and this Touareg posses no rattles whatsoever. Very stable over bumps and railroad tracks. I love the gas mileage the TDI offers. The navigation system is the best I have seen in any vehicle. Love the posted speed limits shown on screen. Touareg currently has 29,000 miles on the odometer.

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  My first and last VW - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By jmay1 - January 2 - 10:26 pm

  I traded in my 2007 Volvo XC90 for the 2012 Touareg TDI and, 7 months later, I am trading it in with only 8400 miles on it. Since I bought it in September of 2011, I have had it in for service 6 times (AdBlue pump issues, check engine light has come on many times and the brakes squeal when in reverse). I love the styling, comfort and gas mileage, but its just not worth the headache and trips to the service department. I would have thought for what I paid for it, it would have been better in its class. I chose this over the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3 (which cost less) and I couldnt be more disappointed.

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  Very satisfied - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By steve41 - December 3 - 11:13 am

  Traded a troublesome 09 BMW X5 diesel. Could not be happier. The new body looks like a Cayenne, (had a Cayenne prior to the X5), and the interior is very nice. Handling is great; mileage will hopefully improve from 26,27. I hope to get 29, as I did with the X5. Touch screen with phone interface, nav with traffic,sirius xm is very nice and easy to use. Good sound system. Feels solid and hopefully will be a good ride for a long time. 2700 miles to date.

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  Great vehicle, But - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By sasquatch7 - November 12 - 11:04 pm

  Our new 2012 is a great vehicle in many ways. The build quality, ride,handling, comfort and handling are one of the best. It also has many items that come standard that are options on other vehicles in this catagory. What it falls short in is the lack of available safety options that are available on similar level vehicles. No Blis system, adaptive cruise, surround cameras. All of which are available on the Touaregs European models. I read where VW execs. said USA buyers would not want to pay extra for these options.

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  2 years and 30,000 miles - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By fordecoboost - October 5 - 5:03 pm

  Quite possibly the best vehicle I have owned and this covers GM, Chrysler, Ford, Austin Healy 3000, Volvo. Volkswagen Group(Porsche & Audi). (Ford F 150ecoboost not included, The Beast). Fuel Mileage is as advertised...20-29mpg overall. 2(2 -5,800 mile rts from California to Ohio, via southern and northern routes[28.5mpg avg. Speed to 105mph]. Tire wear(Pirelli) is at the half way point, brake pads are at 9mm. Vehicle speed control maintains speed when ascending long grades(ie, New Mexico and Arizona)Not true when decending. Was given a rather late model Infinity SUV while waiting on delivery of Vdub. What a joke! Like a buckboard with confusing controls. 6 inch watery marsh, no problem.

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  Six Weeks with Hilda -Touareg TDI - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By talone - July 30 - 3:15 pm

  Six weeks ago I purchased a new black 2012 Touareg. I named the vehicle "Hilda" and I must say this girl is well built, fun to drive, has a great motor and impresses all who ride with her. Originally I planned to purchase a gas Tourareg, but after taking the diesel out for a drive I was hooked. I fell in love with Hilda and how smoothly and quickly she travels down the highway and navigates city streets. Hilda embraced my 6-6" frame as no other SUV I have ever driven. Hilda is a pricey vehicle, but fine cars like fine women dont come cheap. In the case of Hilda she has performed exceptionally well. I have noticed many a man look at Hilda with lust in their eyes. WHAT A GREAT CAR!!!

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  Beautiful - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By billyjack2 - July 17 - 4:05 pm

  This is a must see/drive vehicle. When you can average over 29 mpg in about 90/10 highway/city driving, its pretty sweet.

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  Do NOT buy this SUV if you live where the wind blows! - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By geophyz - September 3 - 3:04 am

  I have had my beautiful Touareg for a little over a year. The colour is lovely, I love the leather seats and the basic layout. The car gets good gas mileage and has loads of get up and go. BUT, if you live anywhere that the wind blows do not buy this car. It does not hold the road in the wind and is so light you feel like it is going to blow off the road. I am trading it in for a good old heavy SUV this weekend!

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  2012 VW Touareg Sport w/ Navigation - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By bandit66 - April 26 - 2:52 pm

  I visited my dealer in early December to look at a 2011 left over. After driving a Midnight Blue 2012 I decided to trade-in my 2009 Tiguan for the 2012 Touareg. I have previously owned other "high line" vehicles from Acura, Lexus, and Infinity ... but none come close to the new Touareg - yes it IS a "high line" vehicle (and I bought the Sport version!). Build quality is amazing, design is amazing, materials are amazing, ride is amazing. This is one well built vehicle.

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  Love the quality - 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
  By zenberg1 - May 13 - 9:00 pm

  Picked this car up a week ago trading in my BMW 5 series and already have over 1000 miles. Am pretty shocked to be getting over 28 mpg average with my driving split 70/30 hwy to city driving. Beautiful inside with well thought out controls and very comfortable seats. The ride is so smooth its like gliding. I really like how nav, phone, stereo and trip computer interface show up in center of console, right in front of the driver. A couple of minor complaints: for this price (almost 50k with tax) this car should have memory seats and remote key fob. I mean even mid tier cars give u this today.