2010
Volkswagen Touareg

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  • 4dr VR6
    Starts at
    $40,850
    14 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr V6 TDI
    Starts at
    $44,350
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Diesel V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Gas or diesel V-6
Standard AWD
Low-range gearing
Hilly terrain assists

The good & the bad

The good

Interior quality
Safety features
Towing capacity
Well-equipped at any trim level

The bad

Gas mileage
Tiny auxiliary controls
4WD controls
No third row
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Expert 2010 Volkswagen Touareg review

our expert's take
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Vehicle Overview
Volkswagen decided to update the name of its Touareg to Touareg 2 after a 2008 model year refreshing. The Touareg 2 competes with other midluxury SUVs like the Volvo XC90 and Infiniti FX35.

New for 2010
The V-8 engine option is gone, leaving gas and diesel V-6s. VW also has dropped the optional Four Corner Air Suspension and locking rear differential.

Exterior
The Touareg 2 has scalloped headlights with pronounced bezels. Upscale touches include silver crossbars below the headlights and side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

  • 17- or 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated windshield wipers
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Rear spoiler
  • Power/heated mirrors
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Optional bi-xenon adaptive headlamps

Interior
The five-seat interior is trimmed in wood, chrome and aluminum. For 2010, walnut wood trim is standard.

  • Simulated leather or leather upholstery
  • Dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Heated front seats
  • Standard 60/40-split backseat
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake handle
  • Optional 10-speaker 640-watt audio system
  • Optional navigation system with 30GB hard drive

Under the Hood
The Touareg is available with either a V-6 gasoline or V-6 diesel engine. All models have a standard six-speed automatic transmission and full-time all-wheel drive.

A capable off-roader, the Touareg 2 has features like Hill Rock Back Assist and Hill Descent Assist that aim to make steep slopes more manageable. Maximum towing capacity is 7,716 pounds.

  • 280-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 with 265 pounds-feet of torque
  • 221-hp, turbocharged 3.0-literV-6 diesel producing 407 pounds-feet of torque
  • Standard six-speed automatic transmission with clutchless-manual function
  • Standard full-time all-wheel drive

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Rollover sensors for the side curtain airbags
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Front side-impact airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system with traction control
  • Standard daytime running lights
  • Optional backup camera

2010 Volkswagen Touareg review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview
Volkswagen decided to update the name of its Touareg to Touareg 2 after a 2008 model year refreshing. The Touareg 2 competes with other midluxury SUVs like the Volvo XC90 and Infiniti FX35.

New for 2010
The V-8 engine option is gone, leaving gas and diesel V-6s. VW also has dropped the optional Four Corner Air Suspension and locking rear differential.

Exterior
The Touareg 2 has scalloped headlights with pronounced bezels. Upscale touches include silver crossbars below the headlights and side mirrors with integrated turn signals.

  • 17- or 19-inch alloy wheels
  • Heated windshield wipers
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Rear spoiler
  • Power/heated mirrors
  • Automatic headlamps
  • Sunroof
  • Power liftgate
  • Optional bi-xenon adaptive headlamps

Interior
The five-seat interior is trimmed in wood, chrome and aluminum. For 2010, walnut wood trim is standard.

  • Simulated leather or leather upholstery
  • Dual zone automatic climate control with air filtration
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Heated front seats
  • Standard 60/40-split backseat
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel, shift knob and parking brake handle
  • Optional 10-speaker 640-watt audio system
  • Optional navigation system with 30GB hard drive

Under the Hood
The Touareg is available with either a V-6 gasoline or V-6 diesel engine. All models have a standard six-speed automatic transmission and full-time all-wheel drive.

A capable off-roader, the Touareg 2 has features like Hill Rock Back Assist and Hill Descent Assist that aim to make steep slopes more manageable. Maximum towing capacity is 7,716 pounds.

  • 280-horsepower, 3.6-liter V-6 with 265 pounds-feet of torque
  • 221-hp, turbocharged 3.0-literV-6 diesel producing 407 pounds-feet of torque
  • Standard six-speed automatic transmission with clutchless-manual function
  • Standard full-time all-wheel drive

Safety
Safety features include:

  • Rollover sensors for the side curtain airbags
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Front side-impact airbags
  • Antilock brakes
  • Electronic stability system with traction control
  • Standard daytime running lights
  • Optional backup camera

Safety review

Based on the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles
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Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty
Dealer certification
100-plus point inspection
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Consumer reviews

76% of drivers recommend this car
4.3 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
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Comfort 4.5
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.5
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

  • By Frank S from Milwaukee, WI
    Owns this car
    June 1, 2022

    Timing chain nightmare

    Like a bunch of VW and Audi products, their engineers got their head stuck in the wrong place. What genius designs a timing chain that fails and costs $8k to replace? And when VW's fails it causes engine damage with no warning. Can't even gamble throwing in a used engine due to $5k in labor to remove and replace the engine - 30 hours. The engine would be covered if faulty but the labor is not. I loved this vehicle until 118k. Good ride, great fuel economy with the diesel, great handling, and very little maintenance. Diesel engines should be good for 200k plus, not this one. There is even a class action settlement that VW was forced to cover the timing chain failures, but only up to 100k. This included most of their vehicles from 2008 thru 2014.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Yooper from Tennessee
    Owns this car
    June 8, 2020

    In the shop more than I have it

    Very comfortable car, love both the interior and exterior design. Major issue though, we bought it in Feb of this year and it has been in the shop more than we have had it. We keep getting told it is the emissions, all under warranty, however, on trip number 4 to fix the issues. This is the only vehicle we have, making it difficult to get back and forth to work when it is in the shop every two weeks and for at least two weeks at a time! But, I will admit, in between the two weeks, it runs great.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • By It's a car
    Owns this car
    January 21, 2020

    Comfortable

    It's a car. Just a car. It's a comfortable car. It's a capable family car. It's a good car. It's a car. It's a wonderful car.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Ash from Southlake
    Test drove this car
    January 16, 2020

    Most comfortable and upscale off roader I ever own

    Silky smooth Turbo Diesel engine. Excellent power delivery. Silky and upscale ride. Same vehicle as Porsche Cayenne without the premium price tag. Great interior. Very comfortable seats. I wish they had continued to bring this vehicle to USA.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
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  • By IamSambo from Breckenridge
    Owns this car
    January 1, 2020

    Comfortable, fast, good on gas

    I've loved these vehicles since I've seen it. I now own one and love it. It's the most luxurious car I've owned, so many cool features I did not know about. I wish the 2010 had a Bluetooth audio feature but I can add it on later. The engine has more than enough power for me. There is a bit of a turbo lag in the tdi but I think that's just from the big turbo and big engine power. The awd system is top notch and works great in the snow.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Simon from Bozeman, MT
    Owns this car
    September 1, 2019

    Most reliable car I owned...!

    This car was beyond my expectations by all means. It was a perfect match for me and the family! I would recommend it to anyone for the reliability and comfort.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By VWFAN from Minneapolis, MN
    Owns this car
    August 2, 2018

    Best SUV

    I've owned this car since 2015 after purchasing it certified. It's been an excellent vehicle from the moment I drove it off the lot. Super capable and comfortable. I live in Minnesota and have driven it when there have been snow storms that have dropped feet of snow and the Touareg has never once gotten stuck. Other SUV's struggled but I was able to plow ahead as if there was just a dusting of snow. Could not recommend this vehicle more. You won't be disappointed!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By y0b_recNac from Grafton, wi
    Used to own this car
    October 28, 2017

    TDI plagued with problems

    Great power, but it had issues since the day I bought it to the day VW bought it back. Oil pressure switches and DEF system all had to be replaced.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By dphil
    Owns this car
    September 5, 2017

    never felt safer in any other vehicle

    great all performance suv, bought mostly for snow durability and it handled superior in snow. got me to work in 30in snow storm no issues
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By CarEnthusiast from Dallas, Texas
    Owns this car
    July 24, 2017

    One of the best SUV's I have ever driven.

    Best driving for an SUV. Perfect balance of comfort and responsiveness. Great looking exterior. Great legroom and cargo space.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Jbrad
    Owns this car
    June 16, 2017

    Amazing

    The TDI got great mileage! It was super fancy, comfortable, reliable, and would tow things without a worry. Never had to do any sort of major work.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By porsche lover from Kansas City
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2014

    Car Hauler

    I bought a used TDI as a car to pull a car hauler trailer. The torque is amazing compared to gas engines. Mine is the 6 speed instead of the new 8 speed, but it still gets great gas mileage (more than outweighs the 10% increased cost for diesel). The new diesels are nothing like the old black smokers of yore. It's great as a daily driver too.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is available in 2 trim levels:

  • V6 (1 style)
  • VR6 (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg offers up to 14 MPG in city driving and 19 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?

The 2010 Volkswagen Touareg has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2010 Volkswagen Touareg owners.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2010 Volkswagen Touareg. 76.5% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 17 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.2

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