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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2017 Touareg, so we've included reviews for other years of the Touareg since its last redesign.
Best VW I’ve Owned & It Tows!
Kevin B., 03/20/2023
2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I’ve had my eye on a Touareg for years but was hesitant since my colleagues all said “you need a truck” to tow anything with. Well, I went the truck route for the first time in my life and was highly disappointed in the experience. While it can tow and could carry a literal 1/2 ton of “stuff” it had issues that comes with a truck. 15 minutes after driving off the lot in the Touareg I remembered exactly why I had never owned a truck. The Touareg is smooth, comfortable, efficient and reliable plus it can tow. The adventure I had to secure the Touareg in another state was a memorable experience and opportunity to bond with my youngest daughter. The highlight was driving home in the Touareg because it negotiated the same roads we traveled in the truck much better and more efficiently overall. I’m not a car aficionado but the Touareg is the right vehicle for me, and is one that I intend to keep for years due to its quality and appearance. Maybe it’ll be my daughters first car when she finally has her license as well. Until then, I’ll enjoy every mile in my new to me Touareg, and be glad that my first and last truck helped convince me the Touareg was the right vehicle. It’s also the only vehicle I ever needed to tow anything with. I only wish that new Touaregs were available in the U.S. vice only the Pilot-esque VW Atlas.
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A wolf in sheep skin
Dan C., 11/27/2017
2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My Touareg is a joy to drive. It has all the bells and whistles you need and want. The all wheel drive system is capable and allows to drive on any surface with confidence and comfort. The interior is high scale and comparable to vehicles with a much higher ticket price. The engine is surprisingly efficient and powerful, considering is a smaller V6. The towing capacity is remarkable and flawless. The only negative is the support from the VW’s dealership network. So far not one dealership has provided a customer service that comes close to the quality of this car. I wish I could service it at an Audi or a Porsche shop, given that the Q7 and the Cayenne share the same chassis with the Touareg.
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Great SUV
Kelly , 10/27/2019
2017 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Executive 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car for traveling coast to coast as well as a daily commuter.
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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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Endless Quality Problems
KSD, 02/19/2019
2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 18 people found this review helpful
We purchased the Touareg new in 2016 and have returned to the original dealership for all scheduled maintenance. The car currently has 62,000 miles and is quickly becoming a maintenance/quality nightmare. The majority of the miles driven have been freeway miles, with long trips from the KC area to Phoenix, Clearwater FL, and Chicago. Because we travel so frequently, we are preparing to sell the Touareg--which, the resell value is another major shock! While it's not directly related to maintenance, the first concern with the car was how quickly the factory tires need to be replaced. That happened with less than 40,000 miles. And, again, the miles were driven primarily on the freeway. The real concerns started right at 60,000 miles. Since then, the water pump has been replaced. That work was performed under the drivetrain warranty. Then at 62,000, both fuel level sending units went out. The local VW dealership quoted just under $1,000 to replace both. A quick search of Google reveals that this is a long-standing problem that spans VW models. Additionally, the interior fit is starting to reveal poor craftsmanship. The cover on the center console is coming unglued and one of the A-pillar trim pieces will not stay seated. The dealership informed us that both would need to be replaced. But, that's money we are not willing to throw at the vehicle. Overall, the vehicle drives well and is very comfortable. The touchscreen is outdated and limited in functionality, as is the navigation system. We would keep and enjoy this car if it weren't for the concerns over quality issues.
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