Verdict
C
← Volkswagen Touareg · 2011-2017 · 7P
Volkswagen Touareg (7P US)
Cheap luxury SUV. Reliability and parts are mixed.
BHP
333 bhp
0–60
6.5 s
Top speed
137 mph
MPG
23 mpg
Used
$10,000-$28,000
Strengths
- Same platform as Cayenne 92A
- Genuine off-road capability
- Pricing rock-bottom on driver-quality cars
Weaknesses
- Discontinued from US 2017 — parts can be slow
- Reliability is mixed
- Air suspension wear
Notable tech
- VW MLB platform (also Cayenne 92A, Audi Q7 4M)
- 8-speed automatic
- Permanent AWD with low-range transfer case (most trims)
- Air suspension on higher trims
- Discontinued from US 2017
Common issues
- Air suspension compressor failures
- TDI HPFP failures (common with bad fuel)
- Timing chain wear (3.6 VR6)
Used-market budget
$14,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.