2012 Volkswagen Touareg review
Volkswagen Touareg highlights
Customer rating
(not yet rated)
Mileage (EPA estimate)
16 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Shop with your budget in mind
Getting pre-qualified lets you shop with personalized monthly payments, and it doesn't impact your credit score.
All Volkswagen Touareg years
What is new for the 2012 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The Touareg is available in a new trim called the Luxury.
- The Lux trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Touareg trims have been upgraded with Power Hatch/Deck Lid as standard equipment this year.
Shop with your budget in mind
Getting pre-qualified lets you shop with personalized monthly payments, and it doesn't impact your credit score.
Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is not yet rated. Help future customers learn about a car you've owned and write a review.
RepairPal gave the Volkswagen Touareg an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Volkswagen Touareg 24th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Volkswagen TouaregVolkswagen Touareg features and specs
Curious how Volkswagen Touareg trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities
Executive 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Dynaudio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Overhead Airbags
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.6L
Horsepower
280
Torque (ft-lbs)
265
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
26.4
Wheelbase
113.9"
Overall length
188.8"
Width
76.4"
Height
68.2"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 34.9"
Head room
F 39.6"/R 38.9"
Front tires
275/45R20
Rear tires
275/45R20
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
1155/7700 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Volkswagen Touareg FAQ
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Executive: 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Sport: 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI Executive: 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- TDI Lux: 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- TDI Sport: 19 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Luxury: 16 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
The Volkswagen Touareg received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Volkswagen Touareg as 23 out of 32 among Midsize SUV
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has received an average 5.0 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg Reviews.
The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg has a maximum towing capacity of 7700 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Research other vehicles
- 2012 volkswagen cc used car value
- 2012 volkswagen eos used car value
- 2012 volkswagen routan used car value
- volkswagen touareg used car value
- 2004 volkswagen touareg used car value
- 2008 volkswagen touareg used car value
- 2011 volkswagen touareg used car value
- 2012 volkswagen touareg used car value
- 2013 volkswagen touareg used car value
- 2014 volkswagen touareg used car value
- 2015 volkswagen touareg used car value
We hope you found this information helpful. This content is intended to inform and is not meant to indicate that a particular vehicle is currently available or recommended for you.
Statements of fuel economy or EV range are based on EPA and other third-party estimates for vehicles when new. Fuel economy and EV range will degrade with time and vary based on age, driving conditions, vehicle history, and other conditions. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.
Unless otherwise noted, information related to featured vehicles comes from third-party sources, including manufacturer information. Product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of third-party entities. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by these entities. By clicking on any video links, you will be taken to a third-party site maintained by YouTube, Inc.
We make every effort to provide accurate information, but please verify before purchasing.