2005 Volkswagen Touareg Review

Name: 2005 Volkswagen Touareg Review
Brand: Volkswagen
Price: 1955 USD
Rating: 4.3 (199 reviews)

2004 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV Shown

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Pros

Upscale interior, polished road manners, true off-road capability, solid construction, lengthy standard equipment list.

Cons

Lousy fuel economy, not a lot of room in the backseat, no in-dash CD changer.

What’s new

The Touareg's standard V6 engine goes from 220 hp to 240 hp. The optional navigation system will change from CD-based to DVD-based later in the model year. The formerly standard tire-pressure monitoring system is now optional, and satellite radio is available across the board. A self-dimming rearview mirror debuts this year, along with newly styled 18-inch alloy wheels.

Edmunds says

An enticing blend of the pavement-dwelling crossover and the rugged off-roader swathed in Volkswagen style.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$342/mo

$201/mo

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jp, 11/04/2015

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

2012 was a good car (my son's car with 120,000) he still drives it. My 2005 with 72,000 miles IS great.That's from personal experience. Comfortable ,solid, feeling safe in it.Comfortable seats and plenty of room. Lock the differential and you can go anywhere.

An SUV That Can Take You Anywhere

docj, 04/24/2010

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

We bought this SUV so my wife, a nurse, could get to work regardless of the weather. It has consistently demonstrated it can do that in some absolutely horrible conditions. We have a set of winter wheels with Pirelli Scorpion studless ice and snow tires for it and it can go just about anywhere. In good weather it is a fun SUV to drive; in sport mode it can beat most vehicles off the …

Lovely to drive, Costly to repair

lilguma, 03/03/2010

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A)

I bought this SUV used and love it so far. Its true what everyone says about the brakes, tires, fuel efficiency and service. My tires were $800 for all 4 and the shop rotates my tires for free anytime i want to. Same shop tells me the brakes aren't cheap either $600 for ceramic pads up front. However, this truck is solid and safe you will bulldoze through snow and probably won't …

What a great ride!

Mrs. Stacey Branger, 09/15/2015

2005 Volkswagen Touareg V8 AWD 4dr SUV (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

This is a terrific SUV. Yes, its a gas hog, but the power, control, and creature comforts out weigh that particular negative. I bought this to haul my elderly handicap parents, and their scooters around town. We all love the smooth ride, AC, and Its turning capability. Its easy to climb in and out of, and we find that even though we do not plan on having more than three adults at a …

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2005 Touareg Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$37,140
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	16 MPG
Cost to Drive	$342/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	31 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Touareg include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
RolloverNot Rated
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

2005 Volkswagen Touareg Review

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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An SUV That Can Take You Anywhere

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}