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Volkswagen Touareg
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 9,500,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI Elegance / R-Line / Atmosphere
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,878 mm
Width
1,984 mm
Height
1,717 mm
Wheelbase
2,894 mm
Ground clearance
215 mm (258 mm Air)
Boot space
810 L (1,800 L folded)
Kerb weight
2,070 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
3.0L EA897 V6 Clean Diesel / 3.0L EA839 V6 TSI Petrol
Power
286 hp @ 3,750–4,000 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 340 hp (3.0 TSI)
Torque
600 Nm @ 2,250–3,250 rpm (3.0 TDI) / 450 Nm (3.0 TSI)
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent AWD with Center Differential
0–100 km/h
6.1 sec (3.0 TDI) / 5.9 sec (3.0 TSI)
Top speed
238 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
14.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 10.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
City
11.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 8.5 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
Highway
16.8 km/L (3.0 V6 TDI) / 12.2 km/L (3.0 V6 TSI)
Tank size
75 L (Optional 90 L)
CO₂ emissions
173 g/km (3.0 TDI)
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Touareg (CR7 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Heavy Luxury SUV
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Clean Diesel, Petrol
Engine sizes
2,967 cc (3.0L V6 TDI) / 2,995 cc (3.0L V6 TSI)
Transmission
8-Speed Tiptronic Automatic
Drivetrain
4MOTION Permanent All-Wheel Drive with Torsen Center Diff
Ground clearance
215 mm (up to 258 mm with Air Suspension)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Shares MLB Evo chassis underpinnings with Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7: World-class chassis refinement and high-speed stability.
- Cavernous 15-inch Innovision Cockpit touchscreen: Curved digital cockpit merges gauge cluster and central display.
- Adaptive air suspension raises clearance to 258 mm: Effortlessly handles deep ruts, rough upcountry tracks, and flooded riverbeds.
- Massive 600 Nm V6 TDI diesel torque: 3.5-tonne towing capacity and effortless overtaking up mountain passes.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs valuation: 3.0L engine triggers 35% excise duty rate.
- Specialized maintenance requirements: Requires certified diagnostic scanners for high-tech air suspension and sensor electronics.