2013 Volkswagen Touareg review
Volkswagen Touareg highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
17 city, 23 highway, 19 combined
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What is new for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg?
- The Touareg is available in a new trim called the Lux.
- The Luxury trim has been discontinued for 2013.
- Touareg trims have been upgraded with Remote Start as standard equipment this year.
- Rear Air Conditioning, Sunroof(s), Running Boards, and DVD Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The TDI Sport trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
- The Sport trim now comes with Parking Sensors as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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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.
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TDI 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
- Remote Start
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Bluetooth Technology
- Full Roof Rack
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Rear Entertainment System
- Running Boards
- Sunroof(s)
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
225
Torque (ft-lbs)
406
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
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
2013 Volkswagen Touareg FAQ
The 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- TDI Executive: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Executive: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI Lux: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Lux: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- TDI Sport: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- Sport: 17 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
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The 2013 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.
Here is what's new for the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg:
- Lux
- Remote Start
- Rear Air Conditioning
- Sunroof(s)
- Running Boards
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