The most expensive Volkswagen: VW Touareg Exclusive & Executive FULL REVIEW test driven

[@autogefuehl]

Driving review all-new Touareg 3: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoS2ZqmdZZyjl9k

[@yippie6862]

I have 2014 one with sunroof. I can tell you it's great. Love the TDI engine. It doesn't stand out here in the USA like a BMW or Mercedes but that's why I like it. I know I'm driving a quality SUV without looking like I'm showing off.

[@autogefuehl]

+Yippie 👍

[@CEAAJI]

Yippie A Touareg is not pretentious, one of the many reasons I like it.

[@uSpeakTruth]

Exactly what I had in mind when I purchased mine a few months ago. I couldn't be happier. 26.5 diesel tank. 725 miles before fueling again. It's Awesome!!

[@ojbarberena7090]

Do you still own the VW? how is it holding up? I'm thinking of buying one. Thank you

[@vulpeilie2189]

Im a bmw driver and believe Me i would i will choose Touareg instead of x5

[@lukem9707]

Some rich people want to have a great car that doesn't stand out but it's beautifully finished and solid.

[@erikarneberg11]

Mtn Light Stealth-wealth...

[@monzadh]

Just purchased a CPO 2017 Wolfsburg Edition. Its such a great car and super value (with added extended warranty!) This review was a big part of my decision as I watched it many times, thanks Thomas!

[@BigTiggerP]

Do you still like it? Thinking of getting a 2017 Touareg myself

[@monzadh]

@prestonkim2115 yes! Still have it with 112k miles on the clock now and only issue has been a headlight that kept burning iut bulbs. Bought a used one and had a guy install it. Other than that just regular maintenance...hoping to get to 200k!

[@Szul10]

@@BigTiggerP How much will you be paying?

[@dmitry7643]

Your videos always makes me happy, Thomas. Thank you for your terrific job.

[@autogefuehl]

love to hear that =)

[@SpiritOfSlovenia]

This car, this exact colour, my dream car.

[@blacklesbrown]

As a Volkswagen sales and leasing specialist in the US I watch more test drive videos than I'd care to admit to. I must say Thomas that your videos are especially P-R-E-M-I-UM! :-) Speaking for myself if you could review more VW vehicles designed and equipped for the American market I'd be most appreciative. A basic 2017 Jetta S or Jetta SE review perhaps?

[@autogefuehl]

+Alan Geller thanks m8! We get the eu vehicles here of course!

[@Joseph-fe8zw]

I love the Touareg! The only car I will drive! Had one since they came out.

[@SyedShoaibMahmood]

Exteriaa Interiaa! You can make anything sound really important in that accent hah :) Great work again Thomas & team :)

[@cristiananghel8552]

Very good review Thomas ! What can I say: The last review for the one of the best full-size SUV on the market, but in this case with an exclusive package for an exclusive price !

[@autogefuehl]

exactly :)

[@sonnyjaz7138]

i like how thomas says "full screen full hd full length..lets go!!!

[@autogefuehl]

yeah! =)

[@Rev0lution88]

Your reviews are amazing getting myself a facelift V8 TDI Touareg soon your video convinced me once again that I made the right choice ! Thanks Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks, enjoy and keep joining us!

[@emericpopovici3405]

That V6 Sound makes the Touareg to be a high end car !!! I’ve driven one in UK with 400.000 Km and still strong!!!! I will have one soon !!! All the best 👍👏

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Grazie, Thomas! My favorite suv (styling). Saluti a Katherina. Keep up the excellent reviews and info sharing. 🚙

[@autogefuehl]

mille grazie, great to read from you again!

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Thx! Took a KZbin break! Have tons of Autogefühl reviews to catch-up on 👍🏻

[@gordonbennett6057]

Likewise. I know what you mean. I've been trying to catch-up on Autogefühl reviews too recently when I have time - and they are SO MUCH better than anything else out there!

[@attilathehun402]

Loved your last advise, always await for the last batch of the last model. We often can get the best bargain for the completed and improved model. Thanks Thomas..Great review.Thumb up for you..

[@autogefuehl]

I have to say thanks to you folks!

[@jeffmathew5857]

Your reviews are excellent!!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks jeff, stick with us!

[@Miotrix]

Das Beste am Touareg ist wirklich der Punkt, dass er nicht aufdringlich wirkt. Er kostet viel Geld, aber man sieht es ihm nicht an! Ich will mal sehen wie Mercedes oder BMW das hinbekommt ;) Super Review! Der Touareg ist und bleibt mein Traumauto und ich bin sehr gespannt auf die 3. Generation. Beste Grüße :D

[@autogefuehl]

Stimmt :) Besten Dank auch !

[@crimsonbride]

Today i learned that Thomas is driving according to the speed limit when he is in a test car.... other situations are debatable 😂 xx

[@aaddiction7294]

I like 40 min reviews!

[@systemfails]

interesting, there is no ghost panel, front panel, design i think vw is droning. Thomas, you are working hard well done. Thank you for your reviews

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for your lasting support !

[@siLox95]

Haha. Thomas that exhaust part was hilarious. :D

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@elliottierney5452]

Please include time stamps. Your reviews are great though, keep up the good work

[@autogefuehl]

If you dont have the time, try playing it at 1.25 speed!

[@abcdefg-ig9oh]

+Autogefühl aaahh der Tuareg😍 schau mir das Video dann morgen pc an😃 bin gespannt!

[@autogefuehl]

Viel Spaß :)

[@unintentionallyfire]

Thomas, the rear seats *do* fold down. You need to firmly push them down before they click in place. You've also forgotten the 4.2 V8 TDI too. Apart from those issues it was a good review :)

[@autogefuehl]

you mean force them down to 90 degree position is possible ?

[@seb.]

the hybrid was nice too

[@unintentionallyfire]

Yes

[@romulox4318]

The rear seats also slide forward and backwards by 6”

[@jthomnsw]

Great review guys - very informative - would be great to get power and torque figures in reviews in KW and Nm

[@autogefuehl]

thanks!

[@HANSE658]

Great video Thomas As always :-)

[@autogefuehl]

merci !

[@HANSE658]

i am going to Paris motor show, see you there?

[@caraddicted6794]

Of course the current Touareg isn´t the car with the latest technology. But I really appreciate the comfort and the serenity of this mellow SUV!! I´m really looking forward to the next generation 2017 ;) Great review as allways ;)

[@autogefuehl]

+car addicted indeed!

[@sonnyjaz7138]

brilliant stuff as usual..please thomas review vw xl1..ground breaking car with unique design!

[@autogefuehl]

I think they even got one of those at the next vw dealer around the corner

[@Jonjon_Daniel]

Hi Thomas, thank you for your car reviews - from the philippines

[@autogefuehl]

thanks and best wishes!

[@NauticaloneEd]

Great review always Thomas. I'm likely going to buy a new 2017 Touareg Wolfsburg Edition in USA as prices now becoming quite attractive. Plus I've long liked this vehicle very much!

[@autogefuehl]

+nauticalone Ed we wish you a lot of fun with your new car then ;)

[@siLox95]

Can't wait for the Touareg III

[@autogefuehl]

seen our linked preview ?

[@siLox95]

Of course, Thomas! (I am probably the biggest fan of your channel) :D

[@boraepr]

they need to bring this back to the us the atlas sucks

[@ld4083]

I like the front a lot, but the sides and the rear are uhh... stuck in 2005 :/

[@nofactsjustopinions2920]

Hi, great job guys, as usual. Are there any indications on when Touareg will get a body update like Tiguan. Any plans in doing videos in "full 4K"? :)

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! Touareg will be renewed next year I guess. 4K is the question of: who could stream that?

[@jongough3224]

I have a 2012, Ive owned it from new, no probs whilst under warranty. BUT...since then... water pump and coolant leaks, common rail deisel faults, (very common!) Electrical intermitant faults with front and rear lights, sunroof leaks resulting in new headlining, parking sensor faults. etc etc But what a drive! 140mph motorway cruising minutes later i'm off road on the family farm.great towing machine for launching our yacht. It makes me love it so much that I actually hate it! but i just cant let it go.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@AndrewKNI]

Super review guys....

[@autogefuehl]

+Andrew K, Belfast, UK 👏👏👏

[@M3F1K]

thank you Thomas.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers keep tuning in!

[@Hvitserk67]

Great review Thomas, but where are you? (in the review). Nice scenery :)

[@autogefuehl]

thanks! that's close to the river rhine near Wiesbaden, Germany

[@Hvitserk67]

Thanks.

[@markbowen3786]

Why doesn’t anybody who reviews this car, show the DVD/CD Media player that is in the Glovebox.

[@labeatjashari9321]

What is the music from 5:49 to 6:23? As always, brilliant review!

[@jotcertorres1966]

*I love VW Touareg and VW Phaeton...! I love VW Cars...!*

[@TurkVladimir]

Thanks ☺️😊

[@Chanidus]

Nice Review. Will you review the new Aston Martin DB11 ?

[@autogefuehl]

we ll try to do that. Seen our motor show preview ?

[@makissioutas7864]

Thanks Thomas for your videos. Please try to arrange a review for Lexus LX 570 or LX 450d. Thank you.

[@ShezanKazi]

When I first watched his videos I was so irritated by his horrible German English, that for a while I refused to tune in. However, after watching some more videos of his, I must admit, that there is not a single automotive channel on youtube that has videos that get anywhere close to the depth and detail of Autogefühl. And now I also find his German kind of "signature" and I really appreciate the authencity he delivers in each and every one of his videos. So to sum up: Thank you very much for the hard work and for making high quality videos that people like me get to watch for free!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks so much that you can stand with us now =)

[@kamata93]

I am wondering why it doesnt have heating front window. My Passat B7 has it. It is one of the best extras ever! I am not buying another VAG car without it!

[@itisolegtoo]

Any sight of Tiguan LWB / XL at Paris Motor Show ? I think it was expected to be there, any update you may know ? Thank you !

[@autogefuehl]

that will come later !

[@johncameron4321]

I got the old style 2007 V10 and it's fantastic, the only problem is that it's getting a little old now and I can't find a compatible newer car anywhere my price range.

[@autogefuehl]

Tiguan Allspace?

[@johncameron4321]

Autogefühl thanks for the advice, but no I did look at the Tiguan but it's not half the car my Touareg is. I am really considering taking it to a VW specialist in Germany and getting the engine and drive train refurbished. I know that would be expensive but unless I win the lottery and can buy the Bentley SUV I think it's my best option.

[@michaelrodriguez5020]

You can not regulate the air suspension on the US version at any trim level. It just has a circular hole where the control is supposed to be.

[@jeahnapetties7428]

Michael Rodriguez d

[@hamyncheese]

The US market Touareg 2 was offered from 2008-2010 (which is that this review is focused on). In those years the air suspension was an option. I just drove a 2010 TDi with air about 30 days ago and there is another in Oregon that I am talking to the dealer about.

[@bnschmdt]

@@hamyncheese does it have availability on 2015-2017 LC refresh US ?

[@hamyncheese]

​@@bnschmdt I'm not familiar with the LC refresh. But, no air suspension offered in US after 2010 model. I ended up buying a 2012 Touareg TDI. I'm certain that the 2009-2010 US Touareg were the only model years that offered 3.0L V6 TDI AND optional air suspension (one in Minnesota as of 12/25/20). Prior to that, I've only seen the optional air suspension on the 2004-2005 V8 and V10 models in the US www.westsidevw.com/used/Volkswagen/2010-Volkswagen-Touareg-8e9647820a0e0ae72e36961cc79291ce.htm

[@Moisi547]

Beautiful interior

[@hdidane00]

Question : do you have to add Exhaust liquid "adblue" in the euro version like in the US where emissions are overregulated?

[@autogefuehl]

for vehicles that already have SCR system yes. Soon every Diesel will have that mandatory

[@АндрейЖохов-о6д]

Комплектация огонь!)

[@eGazTheFirstAustralian]

A reasonable review, but slow and rambling albeit with some quality information. A few things, i wanted to see the heated windshield where you complain about it, you didn't show us your complaint. Also, about the fantastic chilled glovebox. You opened the glovebox, wait, wait and wait wait, closed it again. Nothing about this excellent feature. Did you not know about the chilled glovebox? Then, you didn't have a tape measure so you could quickly give the load dimensions, rear seats up, rear seats down etc. Finally you struggled to even take your small case out of the load area, so's we could see the spare tyre. We might also be interested in it's inflation instructions. Forty two minutes on comfort settings and ride height

[@autogefuehl]

+Gary Dean it is not possible to show the heated windscreen on camera, you just cannot see it

[@blodgriskatten]

Top comment at 14:30

[@iclatworthy]

Hey Thomas - I am stuck between a Mitsubishi Pajero or VW Touareg. I am also very tall, which did you prefer between them? I am thinking Mitsubishi just for the options included and reliability, but the VW just such a quality product... Help?

[@autogefuehl]

Our Pajero reviews: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGq2k5Kuj7yJZqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3yQemSVqc6jnqc Another Touareg review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h3Kqf6KZmdRkrLs Watch those and then lets discuss again :)

[@seb.]

noise insulation is disappointing, tire roll and wind?

[@JULIAN71102]

In my country a full equipped mercedes GLC is cheaper than a base tuareg so why to the tuareg

[@HANSE658]

Where are you from?

[@RoniHerscovici]

Compare the touareg with the gle not the glc.

[@JULIAN71102]

+HANSE658 israel

[@JULIAN71102]

+Roni Herscovici i know it compares with the GLE but the GLC has enough space and better in everyway other than offroad capability which in the GLC is so enough and it has the MERC badge on it

[@unintentionallyfire]

If you only want GLC space why don't you compare it to the Tiguan and not look like a complete idiot?

[@gokhanozgumus9203]

Animal skin seats are the best. Dont bother your followers by reminding us that you are an environmentalist in every video. We dont care your personal opinions. Just tell us if the seat is comfortable or not...

[@autogefuehl]

It's not about my personal opinion. It's about what is cruel and what is not. My opinion is that I like blue cars. Fact is that animal skin kills and funds and industry relying on murder.

[@seb.]

diesel is also an industry that kills... still you like those engines?

[@autogefuehl]

A Diesel engine is designed to move a vehicle. Slaughtering is to designed to kill. And if you talk about emissions, you can drive 250 km for the co2 emissions that one steak emits.

[@autogefuehl]

And I never said I like Diesels, just to mention.

[@seb.]

CO2 doesn't kill, particles do

[@sanisandy]

Thomas, I am looking at buying Touareg but confused between generation 2 vs 3. Can pls help me? I live in Dubai.

[@autogefuehl]

Have you compared our most recent reviews of the new generation?

[@sanisandy]

Autogefühl, yes, it is technologically advanced but driving experience may be good in gen-2 Touareg

[@autogefuehl]

For sure the previous generation is still great

[@sanisandy]

Autogefühl, thanks

[@abcdefg-ig9oh]

+Autogefühl Mal wieder geiles Video :D Könnt ihr mal ein Video zum ,,neuen'' Ford Ranger Wildtrak 2016 machen?

[@autogefuehl]

Danke! Ja, machen wir bald!

[@abcdefg-ig9oh]

+Autogefühl Nice 😃

[@lmjc2007]

i'd rather consider the volvo xc90 for that price, which is much more modernand stylish

[@Zadrigo]

For someone who is very passionate about leather trims, you easily destroying plants and peasants works in the fields, Thomas!

[@autogefuehl]

+Zadrigo m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn6xmJaCepV_erc

[@Zadrigo]

+Autogefühl nice one. That cat cpuld be a very nice and soft steering wheel, though...:)

[@autogefuehl]

+Zadrigo also cats and dogs are slaughtered for cheap leather, so thats even not a joke

[@Zadrigo]

+Autogefühl so...You admit yourself I was right...btw dogs are a national delicacy in South Korea, I think I understand now why is the leather on the steering wheel, transmission and handbrake always poor in quality in korean cars. Why would you judge korean culture and customs?

[@autogefuehl]

slaughtering dogs or pigs .. doesnt make a difference, it is both not necessary and causes harm for our fellows who are to 99 % genetically identical

[@woodypwx]

"..lags a little bit behind..." * facepalm * I own this generation of Touareg and the ent. system and navigation is super slow. Maybe you shouldn't be so afraid to say something bad about the cars you are reviewing.

[@autogefuehl]

if you follow us regularly you know that I am one of the few guys who are not afraid to say what they think and that we stand up for what is right. You wont find any automotive journalist's platitudes here.

[@woodypwx]

I follow your channel fairly regularly and know you are not afraid to say straight what you think about using real leather or how hard is the trunk closing, but quality and speed of the electronics is usually overlooked or at least not criticized as much as I would like. Even the top luxury and very expensive cars are quite bad in that regard. Any smartphone has a much smoother satnav these days than the most of the cars released this year.

[@woodypwx]

Huw Williams VW as company has been punished a lot (too much IMHO), even though it doesn't break any rule here in the EU (unlike in the US, where NOx levels must be 10x lower). I'm pretty sure other manufacturers are using similar techniques to make their diesel engines look cleaner. There is no miracle diesel tech. I understand people want to take advantage of it. It's a great chance to make some money even though they give a damn what actual NOx levels their engine produces.

[@woodypwx]

Huw Williams The NOx numbers are not much comparable. Especially for the older EU5 (those engines were affected in EU, longtailpipe.com/2015/10/02/differences-in-us-and-eu-emissions-standard-key-cause-of-dieselgate/). Anyway, If you have a big company with many thousands of employees, its very easy to have some of them cheating deep in the software. Yes, the VW management just ordered something unachievable and unrealistic (as management usually does), but their engineers cheated to make them happy. As the tests are normalized and uncover real numbers is very difficult and pricey, its very easy to cover such a cheating. That's why I believe others had no clue and were sure it's working as advertised for years.

[@woodypwx]

Here are the real life results of NOx testing of various cars made ADAC: auto.idnes.cz/specialni-priloha.aspx?y=automoto/adac-ecotest-oxidy-dusiku.htm The question is not IF but HOW the others are cheating. I have read some stories how AdBlue is not injected as frequently or at all just after the testing cycle, described by its manufacturer as engine protection etc. I have to admit I really like VW, Audi and Porsche cars, so yes, I'm a bit biased.

[@seb.]

seats are nice looking, but they don't last long, try to review a Touareg with just 30000km

[@autogefuehl]

yeah those animal skin seats will look like granny's sofa soon

[@hay-wyred8043]

Your voice is 😍

[@autogefuehl]

[@leKruGY]

the price is bit too much when you can get new volvo xc90 for much cheaper

[@arisporrazzo4268]

Hooray

[@hardytall8386]

I have 2004 touareg VR6 petrol there times the engine looses power anybody experience that?

[@ericrichardson4403]

Es heißt "Leather"

[@autogefuehl]

= Tierhaut / Animal skin

[@michal3506]

where is Michelle?

[@cristibuga1687]

not the most expensive Touareg. Not ventilated seats, two-tone leather, panoramic sunroof, etc. One full option costs more than 90,000 euros. Ihave a touareg terrain tech Exclusive

[@zhaoguanyugary]

I thought the most pricey VW is the Phantom sedan?

[@Jrv200008]

First of all, it's Phaeton. Second of all it is no more in production.

[@zhaoguanyugary]

Lol sorry for the typo, never saw one since it never came to Canada and US

[@Jrv200008]

Okay ;-)

[@Jrv200008]

I thought it was phantom too some time ago...

[@kireristomanov233]

Now there is a Phideon

[@axelmazigh6796]

with 90000 dollar, I'll go for a Toyota Land Cruiser

[@hdidane00]

Range Rover or Cayenne

[@seb.]

that front grille with 4 chrome bars isn't as nice as the Touareg 2 was in 2010, was much better at that time.

[@123erikJohnstone]

Most expensive? Have you not heard of the Phaeton?

[@autogefuehl]

+Erik Johnstone that one has been canceled, have u not heard?

[@123erikJohnstone]

It wasn't cancelled. They have been in production from 2002 to 2016.

[@123erikJohnstone]

It wasn't cancelled. They have been in production until 2016

[@RorroFort]

It looks so dated from the outside!

[@RadBunny2269]

roxoleto and that's my issue w/ the Touareg 😭. I really want to get one but the X6 keeps beating it coz of the design aspect, though it has lesser off road capabilities than this.

[@larsvandriel2875]

I don't think it does

[@jamesoneill1840]

Q7......?

[@autogefuehl]

yeah

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

Why not just bye a Audi Q7

[@RadBunny2269]

David Anderson Q7 is an overall weaker option if you're factoring in the off road capability. This is a real monster off road. But if it's city driving only then Q7 would be a better choice IMO.

[@bodrulm1]

Q7 looks obese. the design is so lazy. best looking SUV is the F-Pace

[@InteriorDesignAnderson]

+bodrulm1 have you seen how much the f-pace costs compared to a full size SUV's, they aren't comparable

[@AniyanPaul]

The most expensive Touareg is BENTAYGA

[@kireristomanov233]

lol no

[@ViniciusNunes-m8q]

this guy is very hot

[@mrmementofinis]

Ugly rims;/

[@dr.bik.sauerlanderene_HR]

Overpreised.

[@relu11]

very boooooring!!!!

[@robert4you]

Why are the interiors of most VW so extremely boring? So much plastic in such an expensive car... Why?

[@RovexHD]

robert4you Inelastic demand.

[@bachi411]

It looks so bad...why anyone will buy it

[@kireristomanov233]

because it looks good that is way anyone will buy it