2005 Volkswagen Touareg Review
Price Estimate: $1,424 - $2,304





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
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.
For sale near Sun Prairie, WI
6 listings
- 109,369 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 12 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- CarXpress (699 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Fredericksburg, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVGMM77L85D081257
Stock: CX3978
Certified Pre-Owned: No- 141,692 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 12 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- LCT Auto (811 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Plano, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WVGMM77L85D025092
Stock: 29882-3
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-12-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Wisconsin
$304/mo for Touareg V6
Touareg V6
vs
$173/mo
Avg. Midsize SUV
Volkswagen Touareg Owner Reviews
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You have one? I'll buy it.
5 out of 5 starsjp, 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
3.88 out of 5 starsdocj, 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 … line. You'd never know you had 5,000 pounds under you. Reading other reviews I have no idea why people have been complaining of tire or brake life. Make sure the wheels are aligned and select tires carefully. Initial reliability was poor but has improved a lot;not cheap to fix--$1,100 for timing belt!
Lovely to drive, Costly to repair
4.13 out of 5 starslilguma, 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 … every hydroplane in the rain. You will love this truck until you get to the shop(try to stay away from the dealership, their labor is super expensive)
What a great ride!
5 out of 5 starsMrs. 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 … time, we are all happy with the space provided inside. Check timing belt, and tires. Expensive to replace.
2005 Touareg Highlights
V6
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $37,140 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $304/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 31 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
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 RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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