The U.S. News Best Cars team has been ranking cars, trucks, and SUVs since 2007, and our staff has a combined 75 years of automotive industry experience. To ensure our impartiality, our staff never takes expensive gifts or trips from car companies, and an outside team handles the advertising on our site. How Much Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg? 38,200. That’s one of the lowest average list prices in the class. Exact prices depend on the vehicle’s trim, condition, mileage, location, and features. How Much Does the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg Cost to Own? Is It Better to Buy a Used or New Volkswagen Touareg? As of this writing, Volkswagen has not released details on a 2018 Touareg. The 2017 Touareg is one of the least expensive SUVs in the class, so there are only a couple of new 2018 midsize SUVs priced similarly to it. 39,035), which comes with high-tech features like Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and an infotainment system that can be controlled using pinching and swiping gestures.
Although it doesn’t come with as many driver assistance features as the Touareg, the MKX gets excellent safety scores. If you can sacrifice some space, there are plenty of affordable options in the luxury compact SUV class. 36,000) - a Best Car for the Money winner - has a spacious interior and almost as much cargo room as the Touareg. It also has a good predicted reliability rating and quick acceleration. Which Model Year of the Volkswagen Touareg Is Best? The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg is part of a generation that launched for the 2011 model year. While you can save money by choosing an older 2015 or 2016 model, we don’t recommend it. How Reliable Is the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg? The 2017 Volkswagen Touareg received a predicted reliability rating of three out of five from J.D. Power. That’s typical for the automotive market, but a little below average for the class. As of this writing, the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg has no reported recalls.
Which Used Volkswagen Touareg Model Is Right for Me? The 2016 Touareg SUV comes in three trims: Sport w/ Technology, Wolfsburg, and Executive. The base Volkswagen Touareg Sport w/ Technology trim has more than enough features for families and technology enthusiasts alike. Standard equipment includes an 8-inch touch screen, satellite navigation, Bluetooth, satellite radio, eight speakers, proximity keyless entry, a heated steering wheel, front seats (eight-way power-adjustable), leatherette upholstery, a power tailgate, heated and power-adjustable side mirrors, and a trailer hitch. The upper trims add few notable features. The Volkswagen Touareg Wolfsburg Edition trim only adds a few comfort features: leather upholstery, 14-way power-adjustable front seats, second-row air vents, power-folding rear seats, and a sunroof. The Volkswagen Touareg Executive trim includes a 360-degree-view camera, heated rear seats, 10 speakers, power-folding side mirrors, rear sunshades, and memory settings for the driver’s seat and mirrors. Consider purchasing a certified pre-owned Volkswagen. Volkswagen CPO warranties vary depending on the model. See your VW dealer for information.
