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2015 Volkswagen Touareg
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2015 Volkswagen Touareg

The Touareg's 2011 redesign made it much better, an agile, solid, well-finished SUV with comfortable seats and a plush interior. The V6 turbodiesel, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission, pulls strongly and is relatively refined. Some low-speed transmission shifts could be smoother. The low-speed ride is overly firm. Access is easy and towing capacity is generous. The V8 engine has been dropped in favor of a hybrid model, and the base 3.6-liter engine is carried over. The redesigned SUV weighs less than the original Touareg but has lost its low-range, off-road gearing. Changes for 2016 included vented seats for the V6 Lux versions, a power-adjustable steering column, adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist for the V6 Executive model. The Hybrid and TDI versions were discontinued. The Touareg was dropped after the 2017 model year.

Market value
$10,300
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
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Model year 2015
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 3/5
Data updated June 4, 2026

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
4-door SUV
Drive type
AWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Midsized SUVs
Generation began
2011

Pricing

Current retail median
$10,300
Retail value range
$7,825 - $13,425
Original MSRP range
$44,705 - $66,995
Trade-in range
$4,795 - $10,280

Ratings

Road test score
79/100
Reliability
3/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
19 MPG
EPA highway
28 MPG
EPA combined
22 MPG
Tested city
17 MPG
Tested highway
31 MPG
Tested overall
24 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$2,110
Cruising range
540 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.1 sec
0-60 mph
8.4 sec
60-0 mph braking
135 ft
Avoidance speed
52 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
189 in
Width
76 in
Height
67 in
Wheelbase
114 in
Weight
5,060 lb
Maximum load
1,105 lb
Towing capacity
7,700 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
5.5 in
Front leg room
43 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
31 in
Cargo volume
34.5 cu ft
Luggage
4+0+0

Brand context

About Volkswagen

<p>Most Volkswagens are well-built, agile, fun-to-drive cars that feel slightly more premium than their competitors—although that advantage has been slipping. Its lineup is focused on SUVs, most of which have spacious, comfortable interiors and responsive driving dynamics. Its GTI hatchback is a rare balance of practicality and driving thrills. Most models, including their EVs, have excellent fit and finish. Brand-wide downsides include unintuitive controls and infotainment systems, and below-average reliability for new cars. Reliability for used VWs is midpack in the brand rankings.</p>

Vehicle ID: 6442 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026

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