Volkswagen Touareg 5dr 4x4

3.6 V6 Altitude

Massive lump of German SUV with considerable skill base. Large cabin, good match of on and off-road performance with two good engine choices, both of them diesel. Smaller three-litre V6 is game enough, but the five-litre V10 (553lb ft: gulp) is the pre-em

  • Price

  • £39,800

  • Autocar Rating

  • 7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 5 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 575
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox standard
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks standard
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows not available
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts standard
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control standard
Visible VIN standard
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control standard
Cruise control standard
Elec. steering adj 815
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof 745
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats standard
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj 815
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone 225
Multi CD standard
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation standard
Unique fit radio standard

Performance & Measurements

Body type 4X4
Boot space (max ltr) 1570
Boot space (min ltr) 555
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Four
Engine (cc/type) 3597/V6
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone 225
Height (mm) 1726
Kerb weight (kg) 2238
Length (mm) 4754
Max power (bhp/rpm) 276/6250
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 265/2500
Multi CD standard
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation standard
Towing weight (kg) 3500
Turning circle (m) 11.6
Unique fit radio standard
Width (mm) 1928

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 8.6
Max speed (mph) 135

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 46
CO2 rating (g/km) 324
Combined mpg 20.8
Extra urban mpg 27.2
Insurance group 17
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 3yr Breakdown
Pence per mile 100.95
Service intervals Variable
Servicing cost over 3yrs 1480
Tank capacity (gallons) 22
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 854
Typical insurance quote 725
Urban mpg 14.7

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 13772 13772
Tax payable at 22% 3029.84 6059.68
Tax payable at 44% 3029.84 6059.68

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Options calculator

Metallic paint 575
Elec. steering adj 815
Electric sunroof 745
Power seats adj 815
Hands-free phone 225
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £39,800  Update Price

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