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2017 Volkswagen Touareg
SUV · 2015–2017
Trims and features
Engines: 3.6L 6-cyl, 280 hp · Drive: AWD
2017 Touareg trims
| Sport | Wolfsburg | Executive | Execline w/ R-Line | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base price (MSRP) | $49,495 | $52,795 | $60,195 | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | — |
| Rows of seats | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Wheels | 18 in | 20 in | 21 in | — |
| Adaptive cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Automatic emergency braking | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Forward collision warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Blind-spot warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Lane departure warning | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Lane keeping assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Backup camera | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Automatic high beams | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Adaptive driving beam headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
| Push-button start | Standard | Standard | Standard | — |
From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Volkswagen reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Volkswagen aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3.6L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 19 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 24 | Standard | — |
| 2016 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel, 240 hp 3.6L 6-cyl, 280 hp | AWD | 19–24 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 44 | Optional | — |
| 2015 | 3.0L 6-cyl supercharged hybrid 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 3.6L 6-cyl | AWD | 19–23 mpg | Not rated | 3 | 24 | Some versions | — |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 24 |
| 2016 | Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 2 | 44 |
| 2015 | Volkswagen Touareg SUV AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 24 |
| 2015 | Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid SUV AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Touareg | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 19 |
| 2016 | Touareg | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–24 |
| 2015 | Touareg | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.6 L |
19–23 |
| 2015 | Touareg Hybrid | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Sup Charg | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.