2017
Volkswagen Touareg

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Available trims

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  • V6 Sport w/Technology
    Starts at
    $49,495
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • V6 Wolfsburg Edition
    Starts at
    $52,795
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • V6 Executive
    Starts at
    $60,195
    17 City / 23 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded V-6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

New Wolfsburg Edition
Five-seat SUV
All-wheel drive standard
Eight-speed automatic transmission
7,716-pound towing capacity
Motion-activated liftgate available

The good & the bad

The good

Driving ease
Comfortable backseat
Cabin materials
High-tech safety features available

The bad

High starting price
Uncomfortable and difficult center rear seat belt
Backup camera not standard
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Expert 2017 Volkswagen Touareg review

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Vehicle Overview

What it is: Positioned atop the Volkswagen lineup, the five-seat Touareg SUV competes with luxury crossovers like the Lexus RX and Lincoln MKX.
New for 2017
A new Wolfsburg Edition replaces the Lux trim level and includes brushed aluminum trim, stainless-steel door sills and pedals, a black headliner, two-tone leather upholstery, contrast stitching, 20-inch wheels and a Wolfsburg badge.
Significant Standard Features

  • 280-horsepower, 3.6-liter gas V-6 engine
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • All-wheel drive
  • Bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Heated front seats
  • Sliding and reclining backseat
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Power moonroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Ventilated front seats with adjustable side bolsters
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
  • Blind spot warning system

2017 Volkswagen Touareg review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

What it is: Positioned atop the Volkswagen lineup, the five-seat Touareg SUV competes with luxury crossovers like the Lexus RX and Lincoln MKX.
New for 2017
A new Wolfsburg Edition replaces the Lux trim level and includes brushed aluminum trim, stainless-steel door sills and pedals, a black headliner, two-tone leather upholstery, contrast stitching, 20-inch wheels and a Wolfsburg badge.
Significant Standard Features

  • 280-horsepower, 3.6-liter gas V-6 engine
  • Eight-speed automatic transmission
  • All-wheel drive
  • Bi-xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
  • Heated side mirrors
  • Heated front seats
  • Sliding and reclining backseat
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers
  • Bluetooth connectivity
  • Automatic air conditioning
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • Power moonroof
  • Leather upholstery
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Ventilated front seats with adjustable side bolsters
  • Power-adjustable steering wheel
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
  • Blind spot warning system

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 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
Basic
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

95% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.6
Performance 4.3
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.7
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

  • By C-lo from Chicago IL
    Owns this car
    December 3, 2023

    Not terrible not great 2012 sport

    Tranny is dodgy on my 2012 v6...sport mode is worse....this suv needs a v8...sorry. I'm tall - the seats are not that great for me especially on long trips. Bought it 2020 so it was reasonably priced but now I'm looking for a Merc.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Sam from Portsmouth
    Owns this car
    January 17, 2021

    Regret buying it.

    1st the filter was shredded then the engine was gone and I only owned it for 1year and Southern Volkswagen Greenbrier do all my servicing
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Joeliam from Washington DC
    Owns this car
    August 2, 2020

    The best value for the money

    This vehicle is amazing. It is sturdily built, and it is comfortable, strong, fast, and great looking. The price for this car compared to a Porsche Cayenne makes it an incredible value. So much so that this is the last Touareg in the US market so that it wouldn't compete against their Atlas versions.
    • 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 Asher from Dallas TX
    Owns this car
    May 25, 2020

    2010 VW Touareg TDI

    10 years old still no problems. Silky smooth diesel engine with over 400 lbs of torque. Lots of towing climbing power. More comfortable than Audi A7. A Porche for VW Price!
    • Purchased a Used 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 DDrive from Charlotte
    Owns this car
    April 4, 2020

    Affordable Porsche Cayenne at VW Price

    Very good SUV with great style and reliability. I wish I would have bought one sooner. Better road vehicle than my Mercedes ML. MPG is about 21--wish that would be better. Great for towing also.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Brian from Eureka,CA
    Owns this car
    March 11, 2020

    Luxury vs Volkswagen... it's both!

    I have been behind the wheel of many cars, trucks and SUVs... I get that some handle better than others and that sometimes paying for quality is well... difficult. Now that the Touareg is three years old the prices for well kept used are very reasonable. This is a top quality luxury SUV that I will enjoy a long time. The responsive cruise control is mind-blowing, the seats adjust in ALL directions with plenty of padding... the ride is very nice and I strongly recommend the 2017 VW Touareg Wolfsburg Edition for anyone looking at compact/midsized SUVs.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Towing
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By VW Craigs from Atlanta, GA
    Owns this car
    January 2, 2020

    Quality vehicle

    A drivers SUV for people who don’t like trucks or SUVs. My family needed the space so the time came to trade up from our 2013 GTI. I drove and fell in love with the Touareg Wolfsburg edition. Right mix of luxury and refined driving dynamics. Ours is a CPO model, just two years old when purchased. The vehicle as new was priced a bit out of the market, and the secondhand market reflects that. If you can, snag one secondhand and let someone else absorb the rather dramatic depreciation.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Quentin from Naples,FL
    Owns this car
    May 2, 2019

    Best car for the $

    I bought a used 2017 VW Touraeg when looking at several SUV's in the price range...the VW has more standard features than any other car in that $27k - $35k price range. Plus the car is so heavy but handles like a little compact car...I owned a 2011 Chevy Suburban and it is every bit as heavy but nimble as the 2006 Pontiac Torrent I owned too.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Jim J from North Georgia
    Owns this car
    January 30, 2019

    For me, the Goldilocks of VW SUVs

    I was leaning toward a VW or Honda SUV but did not need a 3 row version. The Atlas and Pilot were just overkill and the 4 cylinder Tiguan and CRV (hate the CVD Transmission) just didn’t work. I was able to find a latest model Certified Pre-Owned Touareg with almost no miles. What a great vehicle. I really like the drive system (previously owned a VW Syncro), build quality and features. All those things I never thought I’d need but now wonder how I lived without. Only drawback is 22MPG but that is really not unexpected in a large vehicle. Very happy so far.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By BruceC from Lawrenceville, GA
    Owns this car
    November 13, 2018

    My top choice of SUV

    The Touareg is the best possible mixture for me. It has an excellent full time 4 wheel drive system that is smooth operating (you don't know it's there until it performs magic) and works very well for light to medium duty off-road use. It also has a high quality comfortable interior that feels more like a Mercedes than a VW. It is a quiet highway cruiser for all day trips with road noise well muted and seats 4-5 people comfortably. The styling is very clean without all the creases and angles so common in many Japanese SUVs and is fairly rare such that you don't see yourself coming down the street every minute. I have owned 3 over the last 10 years and they have been quite reliable. I purchased a new Acura RDX and had it for 8 months and it was a fairly nice car but did not measure up to a Touareg so I traded it in for a lightly used Touareg. The only downsides to the Touareg are that a) it is not being imported into the US after 2017 due to poor sales volumes and b) it doesn't get the best gas mileage. I am seeing 19-20 MPG around town and 24-25 highway which is above it's rated MPG but not as good as some similar sized SUVs.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By no.radar from Southwest Michigan
    Owns this car
    November 2, 2018

    Replaced an Audi Q5... Touareg's terrific.

    Quality of the Touareg is every bit the match for the Q5... and features are better in a number of ways. Infotainment interface is simpler and more intuitive. Size is perfect as the Touareg offers ample rear-seat legroom which was always an embarrassment in the Audi. And the overall heft of the Touareg is satisfying and reassuring. The V6 TDI engine is the same as the Audi, and is every bit as good in the Touareg. I bought this 2016 VW Certified, and it truly looks and drives like new. Well done, Volkswagen!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By toaureg..nation from Chicago, IL
    Owns this car
    August 17, 2018

    Wonderful vehicle

    Amazing transmission for a robust heavy duty hydraulic unit. Strong predictable shifts with real connectivity to your exceptions. Nice smooth uses of down shifts in both normal and sport mode, easily control between each mode nice drivable input . Excellent interior quality with a very longevity feel. Amazing Excellent interior quality with a very longevity feel. Great rear passage comfort. Overall impeccable build quality.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Executive (1 style)
  • Sport w/Technology (1 style)
  • Wolfsburg Edition (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 23 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 2017 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?

The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Volkswagen Touareg owners.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg. 95.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 23 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.7
  • Reliability: 4.4

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