Used 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV Review
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Most expensive car I've owned, also the crappiest.
Joe Walsh, Las Vegas, NV, 12/31/2018
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C gas/electric hybrid 8A)
Was enthusiastic about the hybrid specs when I bought this vehicle (used 50,000 miles). It's clearly not getting the mileage advertised and I drive to maximize the hybrid mileage (a lot of coasting). Note: vehicle will not go into a battery only mode if the OAT is above 90 degrees. Main issue is every time the key is inserted (or start button pushed) it's a crap shoot. How quickly you go … from inserting the key to turning it on makes a difference in the start-up sequence and at different times will give different error messages. Right now it's sitting frozen (locked in park) in the LAS airport parking lot with a steering message possibly because I too quickly went from insert to start. The transmission is clunky and sometimes misses the transition from one mode (battery only, battery charging, engine on, engine off) to the next resulting in uneven acceleration (and one early morning no acceleration until I turned vehicle off completely waited 60 seconds then restarted) and also uneven braking. Doubt it will safely tow the rated towing capacity (or even close) though I did tow a 2000 lb trailer from Washington to Nevada with ample acceleration (generally better than without a trailer). I'm a 35 year pilot/former military and I've flown, driven and floated a lot of complex and quirky vehicles but this car is by far the worst. It looks nice sitting there though.
Sold back my TDI to VW and bought this Terd
Mike Fetterhoff, Pompano Beach, FL, 02/07/2023
2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C gas/electric hybrid 8A)
Not sure where to start. I sold back my 2012 Touareg TDI to Volkswagen because the amount they were offering me for the recall was a Street Equity call. Due to the fact that my wife love the “Sunroof”, I found my current 2011 supercharged hybrid Touareg two states away so of course I went and got it for her. Shame on me for not diving deep enough into the facts of this platform!
Volts … wagon badging with Audi drivetrain and it seems absolutely no one knows how to work on it! I’ve taken it to Volkswagen dealers and been told to take it to Audi and vice versa. I have even called Volkswagen customer support due to the fact that the hybrid engine fault code comes on And shuts down pretty much immediately which in one instance a few months ago left my wife in the middle of a 3 lane Highway after making a turn dead in the water! Volkswagen told me to take it to my nearest dealer which I did and had before but no one there knew how to work on it. In a roundabout way I was pretty much told not to bring it back to Reeves imports which is now called something else I think Fitzgerald auto Mall in Tampa not to bring it back! I’ve been told just to sell it but, I can’t knowingly sell or trade this vehicle Even with full disclosure on the electronic issues I’ve had for a few years that Volkswagen will not assist with at all! It is sad because my wife drives this vehicle every day with my children and she is so gun shy of pulling out in the traffic anticipating this thing stalling and killing them all. I must say that I’m very disappointed in Volkswagen customer service and I’ve even asked for a regional service manager to reach out to me which never happened. At this point, I tell everyone that will listen to never ever ever buy a Volkswagen product! This could have been very well avoided if I could’ve got some technical support through Volkswagen service management but all I’ve heard is crickets! so, I’m stuck with this vehicle because I can’t knowingly sell it but, I have to pray that my wife and children don’t get seriously injured or perish from the faulty electronics in this vehicle! How do you spell avoided I would have my name on the list for the new Volkswagen scout EV that’s coming out at some point. I just wonder if the upper management Volkswagen would let their wife and children ride in a vehicle like this? As of right now, the airbags are in op, steering is throwing a code, engine, transmission and a list of other things that are not as important as what I’ve listed I guess. Oh, ABS is always out too! I pray that someone sees this that can help! I also hope that Edmonds decides to post it Due to its negative Contant as of now. I’m going to list the VIN just in case someone sees us that can put themselves in my shoes!
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God Bless, Mike
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Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Confident driving dynamics
- Pro:high-class interior
- Pro:impressive equipment roster
- Pro:powerful and fuel-efficient powertrain options
- Pro:high towing capacity.
- Con:No third-row seat
- Con:middling cargo capacity
- Con:spongy brake pedal feel
- Con:upper trims get costly.
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