3 of 3 people found this review helpful
By treg23 on 01/15/13 11:28 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Diesel TDI Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
Review
Traded in my beloved "05 V8 Exec on this 2012 TDI Exec in July 2012.
Have logged lots of seat time accumulating almost 20,000 Kms.
Overall this is a very good and very capable vehicle but this one seems was seemingly built by an
Slovakian on a Friday afternoon.
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
By talone on 11/24/12 01:14 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Diesel TDI Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
Review
Six weeks ago I purchased a new black 2012 Touareg. I named the vehicle "Hilda" and I must say this girl is well built, fun to drive, has a great motor and impresses all who ride with her.
Originally I planned to purchase a gas Tourareg, but after taking the diesel out for a drive I was hooked. I fell in love with Hilda and how smoothly and quickly she travels down the highway and navigates city streets. Hilda embraced my 6'-6" frame as no other SUV I have ever driven.
Hilda is a pricey vehicle, but fine cars like fine women don't come cheap. In the case of Hilda she has performed exceptionally well. I have noticed many a man look at Hilda with lust in their eyes. WHAT A GREAT CAR!!!
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17 of 28 people found this review helpful
By jmay1 on 03/24/12 12:52 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Diesel TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
Review
I traded in my 2007 Volvo XC90 for the 2012 Touareg TDI and, 7 months later, I am trading it in with only 8400 miles on it.
Since I bought it in September of 2011, I have had it in for service 6 times (AdBlue pump issues, check engine light has come on many times and the brakes squeal when in reverse).
I love the styling, comfort and gas mileage, but it's just not worth the headache and trips to the service department.
I would have thought for what I paid for it, it would have been better in it's class. I chose this over the Audi Q5 and the BMW X3 (which cost less) and I couldn't be more disappointed.
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9 of 9 people found this review helpful
By steve41 on 01/11/12 09:58 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Diesel TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
Review
Traded a troublesome 09 BMW X5 diesel.
Could not be happier.
The new body looks like a Cayenne, (had a Cayenne prior to the X5), and the interior is very nice.
Handling is great; mileage will hopefully improve from 26,27.
I hope to get 29, as I did with the X5.
Touch screen with phone interface, nav with traffic,sirius xm is very nice and easy to use.
Good sound system.
Feels solid and hopefully will be a good ride for a long time.
2700 miles to date.
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6 of 6 people found this review helpful
By zenberg1 on 12/11/11 21:29 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Diesel TDI Sport 4dr SUV AWD w/Navigation, Prod. End 10/11 (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
Review
Picked this car up a week ago trading in my BMW 5 series and already have over 1000 miles. Am pretty shocked to be getting over 28 mpg average with my driving split 70/30 hwy to city driving. Beautiful inside with well thought out controls and very comfortable seats. The ride is so smooth it's like gliding. I really like how nav, phone, stereo and trip computer interface show up in center of console, right in front of the driver. A couple of minor complaints: for this price (almost 50k with tax) this car should have memory seats and remote key fob. I mean even mid tier cars give u this today.
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24 of 72 people found this review helpful
By clarkg on 11/08/11 14:48 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2012 Volkswagen Touareg Diesel TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD w/Prod. End 10/11 (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
Review
My 2012 Touareg Lux TDI has been a disappointment as compared to the 2010 Touareg TDI I owned previously.
The key/fob ignition system is a huge step backwards in convenience from the keyless start system.
Unless you want to spend an additional $5K for the "Executive" version I have found the key fob gizmo in my 2012 "Lux" model as very difficult to operate properly.
Upon stopping the engine the key fob cannot be removed from the dash socket about 50% of the time so I have to jockey the start/stop engine function until it can be extracted.
If VW engineers were trying to prevent theft they actually have enhanced it as when the fob is stuck anyone can hop in and drive off.
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