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George, 06/10/2017
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
59 of 61 people found this review helpful
Driving the amazing VW Touareg TDI is like no other driving experience I've ever had. Prior to the Touareg, I drove Audi A6 bi-turbo and A4 for nearly 11 years. Eventually, I decided that I wanted something that would allow me to enjoy the sporty ride of the Audi's, but give me capable off-roadability. Well, I found this in spades with the VW Touareg. (Confession: I was so absorbed in the Audi universe, the Touareg was completely off my radar.) When I decided to acquire an off-road capable SUV, I looked at all the usual suspects, but after driving Audi sport sedans for so long, nothing in the SUV market really grabbed me. I did test drive the gorgeous Audi Q5, but found it too cramped inside. I test drove the Q7 and although it was plenty spacious and a beautiful vehicle, it was just much more vehicle than I needed and didn't smack of the off-road prowess I was seeking. At one point in my search for my next ride, I saw an Ad for a VW Touareg TDI turbo diesel. Hmmmmm . . . I thought to myself - wondering what this is about? So off to the VW dealer for a test drive. My first impression was extremely positive as I checked out the exterior lines and the interior accoutrements. So, pulling out of the dealer's lot and onto the highway, I'm pushed back into my very comfy seat as the turbo diesel with it 407 lb. feet of torque accelerates like my Audi A6 and instantly, I can sense a creation of huge smile sneaking-up on my face combined with thoughts of 'WTF', this thing is amazing! The ride was incredibly quiet, smooth and planted. The torky TDI provides instant power delivery to the wheels with absolutely no hesitation or lag. The test drive route the sales person guided me through consisted of stop-and-go traffic, open highway and a section of twisty county road. All I could think about is how slot-car like planted, precise and fun to drive the Touareg was. Serious Wow factor to be found here (Akin to a huge Audi A6). Later that day, I went on YouTube and reviewed the numerous videos of the Touareg performing off-road and I was sold! I now have 62,000 miles on my Touareg TDI Lux trim and I plan on driving it until the wheels fall off. It's just that good! As for problems, I've replace 2 light bulbs and had a problem that had nothing to do with the vehicle, but everything to do with the outdated urea the dealer sold me. But problem was fixed and that has been the extent of the issues.
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FUN TO DRIVE !
Doc.Strange, 07/10/2019
updated 09/25/2023
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
41 of 42 people found this review helpful
Owner of a (new) 2016 TDI sport, I now have close to 5 000 miles on it, I get an average of 28 MPG @ 75 mph, the ride is quiet and smooth with what seems to be endless power/torque, 750 mile range per tank, very comfortable, one minor downside is the bottom seat cushion is very long. The acceleration is good, cornering feels solid like a good car, definitely not like a 2 1/2 ton suv. Repairs and maintenance up to par with Benz and BMW prices, understand that "This Is Not a Cheap Car". Truly a pleasure to drive, especially on long range trips, I do not mind the fact that you don't see that many Touareg on the road. **Update 1/24/20** ONE major issue with this vehicle is the lack of knowledge from VW technicians at the dealership, NO training on TOUAREG, regular VW techs have a tendency of screwing up working on it, it might become an issue for future repairs, that said I'm keeping this vehicle as long as I can, no other SUV comes close to the T-REG, unless you're willing to spend $$$$$$ on BMW or Range Rover (if you can find diesel). 9 000+ miles now, had 1st oil change, no mechanical or electronics issues or problems so far with "Das Auto" (still under factory warranty). *8/25/21 update* 3 years of ownership, 3 oil changes, still love the car, factory warranty about to expire, no problem with anything so far, still enjoy the ride every time I drive it. *3/15/22 Still have the Beast, mostly stored for the winter, passed the 16000 mile mark, factory warranty expired in November, still no issues or glitches to report, still enjoy every second I drive it! 9/24/23 Still own the Touareg, driven 95% on long range trips, average 27 to 30 mpg depending on my driving, I like this vehicle, got around 30 000+ miles on it, no issues, regular maintenance (oil and filter, fuel filter, fluids as needed), found a decent VW dealer for service, great suv all around.
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my third one!
jeff, 08/21/2018
updated 03/05/2019
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
I am a big fan of the TDI Touaregs. Just traded my 2014 with 85k and zero problems for a 2016 with 4k miles on it - This is my third TDI and I have put over 80k on each of the others with zero problems. Sad to see them leave the marketplace. I can easily get 30mpg on the highway and tow my 21' Boston Whaler with ease (22 mpg). I love the new safety features on the 2016 - plus AC seats! - update - I now have 17000 miles on the Touareg - I love the TDI, great torque, effortless cruising. The only thing I have done is change the tires to Vredestein Quatrac 5's. The stock tires were too noisy for me.
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Touring in the Touareg is Sensational
Liam, 02/24/2016
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
22 of 25 people found this review helpful
I went for the fully loaded TDI Executive and glad I did - it was the only one on the lot and I negotiated a reasonable deal - not great but reasonable despite the noise around emissions that I am sure others are guilty of and that VW will resolve. This machine is very smooth and quite for a diesel and has awesome power and torque matched with an excellent 4 wheel drive system and super smooth 8 speed transmission. Interior fit and finish is AUDI like - well beyond the perception of the VW brand. Frankly very happy with the vehicle and dealer experience.
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Amazing Diesel SUV
Eatl, 04/16/2020
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This SUV is simply the most-underrated luxury SUV ever made. Powerful engine, smooth ride, will pull down your house, and comfortable luxurious interior. What I love most about it is that you never see any others on the road unlike BMW, Mercedes, and Audi which are at ever traffic light in Atlanta.
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Give Me Diesel Stuttgart
Edwin Cannon, 03/27/2017
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Don't listen to the wacky news media. Volkswagen diesel luxury Touaregs are fabulous! Quiet, powerful and clean. Don't take my word for it, drive one today. You should all appreciate why your children ride a diesel school bus. S-A-F-E-T-Y
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Touareg- Better than my Mercedes Benz ML350
Lyle Schwartz, 01/31/2018
updated 08/05/2020
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Love the car. Would buy again despite some shortcomings like Nav and entertainment. The 3,0L diesel very quick and surprisingly quiet. 8 speed transmission perfect match for engine. However, the Nav system is borderline rubbish (VW Nav has always been crummy- have 2 other VW's 2014 Tiguan and 2015 Golf with same Nav issues). So I use Waze instead. The sound system is definitely rubbish... shouldn't be hard to get a good sound system on ANY car these days. Doesn't matter if playing CD or Bluetooth input from your iPhone- same result... blah! Handles great, and safety systems very good (radar based cruise control, lane change assist, etc.). I've recently sold my MBZ ML350. I like this better than that (except for the NAV and Entertainment). But all else better. Aug 2020- have owned since Dec 2017. Still love the Touareg. Have taken many lengthy trips (500-1100 miles). Only thing I hoped for was better fuel mileage. It does seem to go through more Def-Blue additive than I planned. We monitor engine wear by using outside oil monitoring company (to monitor crankcase oil dilution possibility to minimum during warranty period- highly recommended).
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Awesome vehicle!
Oakislandbum, 02/05/2020
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The TDI provides amazing power and 28mpg! With a 26.5 gallon tank, I routinely get over 750 miles per tank. The solid and sporty ride is fantastic. Definitely my favorite vehicle so far.
best car for the money ever
wayne, 02/20/2022
updated 08/23/2023
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned 7 touaregs total and currently have 2 2016 TDI.It is the best value for your money since it shares Porsche Cayenne technology,drivetrain,and suspension,and body to a large degree.It is unfortunate this fact gets overlooked in professional reviews.It certainly is not overlooked in customer reviews and I believe this is due to the fact that customers know there is something good going on here.I will tell you I drive our Touareg twice a year between Ohio and Utah(2200 mi.)and its the only car I feel confident in on the lonely roads I travel.8/22/2023.I still have the subject Touareg and I am as inspired as ever about the quality and performance of the Touareg.
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Poor quality, defective electronics, bad dealers
George, 08/31/2016
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
43 of 69 people found this review helpful
It's hard to enjoy a brand new car that is riddled with problems. My 2015 Touareg only has 12,000 miles on the odometer, and I've been to the dealership 6 times in 12 months of ownership for faulty parts and electrical problems. Everything from a faulty break actuator to a Nav and Entertainment system that resets itself to factory settings every few weeks with no warning— erasing all of the stored data and radio stations. I get warning messages that I watched three VW technicians stand around looking at only to tell me "that's a new one, we’ve never seen that before". I’ve had a faulty air conditioner fan motor, and my HVAC occasionally blows heat when it's 80 degrees outside, and it's set to 65 with the A/C on. At least once a week (not an exaggeration) it simply doesn't start when the ignition button is pressed, and instead an error saying "side light on" appears — that’s the one the technicians can’t “diagnose”. I'm stuck taking UBERs to work because VW refuses to provide loaner cars for warranty repairs because of "cost cutting" according to my VW dealer. I’ve called VW of America several times and they opened a case with VW’s customer care team which got me nowhere, I was told "there is pending litigation, so we can not address a buyback for your car." I'll never do business with VW Audi again, horrible dealers, terrible service centers that can't fix the electrical problems this brand new car has. Our other car is a Lexus which is impeccable. We have had three other Lexus vehicles, each from a different dealership, and they all treat you like royalty. If you call Lexus corporate, you're met with customer service people that actually care about their customers, they always follow up on customer feedback. VW Audi doesn't show any concern or respect for their customers, yet people flock to them. Buying the VW was the worst mistake I ever made. Everyone told me it was a Porsche Cayenne light, it's more like a cheap Fiat with all the trips I've made to the dealership with problems that are still not fixed. I’m hopeful that the current TDI lawsuit results in a buyback for this car. Paying over $60k for a brand new car that you have to worry about starting in the morning in unacceptable. Even more unacceptable is the way VW treats their customers at both the dealership and corporate level.
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2016 VW Touareg TDI
Bill, 03/27/2020
updated 03/29/2021
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've owned BMW, Audi, Toyota, and Alfa Romeo SUV's in the past, but this Touareg TDI has to be one of my favorite all-time vehicles. It is a tank!! So heavy and solid feeling on the road and the engine is just heaven with tons of torque and a smooth acceleration. The interior is very nice and everything is where it should be including knobs, controls, etc. I picked up one recently with less than 20k miles on it in perfect condition. Still under bumper to bumper warranty and the 10 year 120 k powertrain/emission warranty can't be beat. I foresee me keeping this beast for many years. .
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Richard Baumann, 01/10/2018
updated 01/27/2025
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
If you have aftermarket wheels from your older Touareg, the TPMS probably won't work. As a result of the diesel fix, the car surges when trying to run at 25 mph. Dealer pleads ignorance. Radio scan quit working on AM; would only scan 3 stations. Dealer couldn't figure it out and had radio replaced under warranty. Same thing happened 6 months later but tech at another dealer pushed a few buttons and got it working again.
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Unapologelic Owner
Dakar 09/10/11, 01/02/2016
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
So let me say this is the third Touareg I have owned. I traded my 2002 for a 2011. Totaled the 2011 and decided to buy a 2015 but there wasn't one available in the color I wanted. So I got a 2016 TDI one month before "Dieselgate" kicked off. When I pulled off the lot I was in sport mode and I was thrilled.I'm at 4500 miles and it is has been great not seeing many other cars like my own on the road. I do get harasses by friends and my wife who thinks my employer will move me to California where I'll be forced to sell. This Executive edition VW TDI is one of the few that got off the boat prior to being pulled off the market in the US. That's to bad for those who may have wanted a great diesel at not such a bad price.
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Great VW mfg in Slovakia same chassis as Cayenne
Oso , 10/25/2023
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
29 mpg 700 range refill in 5 minutes no wait for a fossil fuel diesel generator to recharge so 1400 range beats a EV and fun to drive 400 brake horsepower
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Bad Ass Vehicle
JB, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 01/28/2024
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 3rd TDI LUX Touareg. The first two were leased and the 3rd purchased. Vehicle is ahead of its time. What SUV drives like a sports car, capacity of an SUV, tows like a monster truck (7700 lbs) and gets 30 MPG. Nothing like it! I have 60K miles on it now and drives like its new.
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Rick, 01/03/2018
updated 07/03/2019
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is a great suv , one of the best I’ve owned
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Great Car
Ee Lee, 05/09/2016
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Sport w/Technology 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Good car! Got a great lease deal!
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Amazing all around vehicle
7136988, 09/08/2024
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I work around cars for a living and have driven many different makes and models over the last 20 years. When shopping for SUV's, this was the only car I tested where I walked away with no faults or niggles to balk about. It does everything well. Its design inside and out is modest and restrained, yet of high quality and durability. It's a very cohesive car in how it drives and operates. I've added 100k+ miles in the 4+ years that I've had it, and while I do have concerns about potential upcoming repair costs, I still recognize this is one of the best cars out on the road. It's a complete sleeper - everyone who gets into my car is impressed with how roomy and classy it is, along with the huge moonroof. I love the idea of it being the "every man's" Porsche Cayenne. The interior trim and exterior paint have held up exceptionally well: no cuts, blemishes or fading of any surfaces. All electrics have worked without a fault. The light color headliner & pillars do seem to get dirty easily however. I think the interior is peak VW design of the old guard. There's great visibility out of the car to be had and the handling is very confidence expiring. Its king of the road on long highway jaunts. I love the fact that I can take weekend trips on a single tank of diesel. It's a complete BEAST in the snow. Riding on a good set of tires can make this an epic winter rally rig. The car just feels invincible in most situations. I'm still on original suspension at nearly 160k miles and it still rides fantastic. I feel fortunate to have found and bought this car. I intend to keep it for as long as it can still be easily serviced. It's kinda like a dinosaur, the last of the VW diesels in the US. I think it was a smart purchase.
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Not a twareg, a Touareg
Bieb1234, 09/14/2024
2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Reliable vehicle. Solidly built, very minimal shakes and rattles at nine years old. AWD works well in rainy weather. Don't mistake the 2016 variant for an off roader, it's far more at home on pavement. Would buy again!
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