I never thought I would say this but I miss driving my 2014 Touareg TDI Executive when I walk into my office during the week. This is a solid well-constructed SUV. It's a keeper.
I have to admit. I have been thinking about trading and/or selling my 2005 V8 Touareg, but after I upgraded the audio system w/bluetooth, nav, XM etc, plus my 12"subs, I believe the 2005 is much more luxurious, than the new ones. Hell, I think I am going to keep it. Mine has the 4.2 V8 and the air suspension which is amazing. I have over 145k miles on it and never had any issues other than normal maintenance and wear and tear. Freaking amazing vehicle.
These are absolutely amazing, do-it-all vehicles. Tow 7700 lbs., governed top speed @130 MPH with all the bells and whistles. Rugged, understated luxury!! Great review!
Good overall review. Nice features mentioned. Only thing missing that VW should've added this luxury model Tourag is a remote start. That would've been the cherry on top.
Vw touareg share the chassis with porsche cayenne, audi q7, Bentley benteyaga. It also share the diesel engine with cayenne and q7. The battery of this car is under the driver seat, there is a latch there that u can lift the driver seat up and pull out the battery "big one though", the ad blue is under the spare tire. And you forgot to mention its got 407 lb of torque. I bought same car over a year, a used one, and I love it every day, the diesel gate scared a lot of people from this car, so we people that love vw, could get them in good prices lol
I really hate long videos, and I was ready to exit once I was bored.. I thought I'll go half way, but suddenly the video ended... That's how great your reviews are! Great job man.. I guess you missed the headlamps sprayers
Very good run through of the 2016 Touareg TDI. The battery is under the driver's seat. I drive an 09 TDI and frankly, I like the interior / controls layout of the 09 better than the 16. However, the engine and the drive train on the 16 is more efficient -- but does not come with low range 4X4. I do like to 16 seats better than the T2 style seats. Anyone on the fence about the Touareg,? I'm a former Audi addict, and I can tell you absolutely, that the VW Touareg is a fine luxury SUV that is truly off-road capable. The power delivery is seamless and instant. It's a very unique and pleasurable driving experience.
Hi Mike, recently went to Monterrey mexico to buy a pocket rocket hatch Polo GTI to import it here to the states, the days I where in the dealer saw this Touareg and caught my attention, from the outside looked actually pretty good and Premium. well just watched your review and I think I'll visit the dealer this week, this is way better than I thought!! thanks for sharing!!
DAAAMMNNN, this car is soo nice! At first I thought it was the Tiguan and was like wow! Where has this been?! This is a beautiful car but man, its priceyyy
The gas cap mount also prevents you from closing the gas cap door, with the gas hole open. I like the air conditioned glove box as, it reminds me of my old Saab 9 5 Sportswagon. I do wish this car had a hard parcel shelf and gate system, like the 9 5 Sportswagon did though.
This Touraeg seems to have a stronger family resemblance to the Porsche Cayenne, than to the Audi Q7. It's a good looking and well equipped vehicle but at its top price point, I'd go with the Q7 instead.
I was headed to my Dad's funeral. I was born @ 10pm. It was 7:50 am. Barely awake, my 2015 TDI had 17,000 miles on it. In the same direction, was a Mercedes suv, with the driver texting. It PLOWED N2 my vw Sportwagon, totaling it out. 3 weeks my rental Chrysler expired, 2 find me in a 2016 Ford Escape. After 5,000 miles, I still WISH I was in the German VW Family. So,...2 make a long story short, I am headed to trade in my American Ford, 4 the VW Touareg. Thx 4 reading.
I’m looking to get a low mileage 4-5 year old one very soon to replace my Audi A6. Thanks for the video it’s finally made up my mind to get one sooner rather than later.
I drove my 2015 vw Golf Sportwagon, up to 7,000 elevation. Cost me $6.00 USD, to go 100 miles. The TDI 2.0 is GREAT, when comparing it to my 1983 Chevy Diesel 6.2. I TRIED to get my 2015 VW Sport wagon, to make BLACK Smoke, like in the videos. CAN'T do it. To me, the tdi is GREAT. I will be the next person, to unload my 2015, for the NEWER TDI, German Technology is GREAT. I ONLY have 9,800 Original miles on my car. Thank You.
I would add that it's an excellent time to lease a 2016 Touareg. Great deals out there, and by leasing you don't have to worry about any short-term depreciation associated with the scandal while the scandal is resolved over the next few years. Great car at a great value.
+Nikolay Nikolov we sold this one recently but just took in a Moonlight Blue Pearl 2016 that might just have your name on it....www.eastcoastvolkswagen.com/new/Volkswagen/2016-Volkswagen-Touareg-Myrtle-Beach-SC-2adda7b10a0e0ae77554effb2ce6b720.htm
you failed to mention that this is a "Clean Diesel" which requires a urea tank, which is under the spare tire. You will have to periodically refill the urea tank as if you would with the fuel.
You showed us the different types of media sources, but I did not get to see where the SD card goes, where the CD goes, or how you get music to the HD. Also, doers this media center able to play DVDs for your passengers? It would have been nice to see how you access these. Can you make a separate video for that? Overall thank you for the in depth look at this 2016 Touareg TDI Lux.
Aside from the engine, this is not significantly changed from my '04. I added Garmin/kenwood audio/nav system to make it more current, as new units in north American don't have air suspension, better to update the old one.
I have an 05 V8 with the air suspension, and I also ungraded the audio system to make it current. I personally think my 05 is more luxurious and has a nicer interior.
One mistake in video. Seats are not cooled. They are ventilated. They circulate the air in the car. If air in car is hot, you get hot air. There are no refrigeration coils in the seats. Leaned about this when I told the dealer the seat cooling feature wasn’t working.
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I am sick and tired of VW screwing the American people. Either get in or get out. You refuse to bring the VW truck here. Even though we are the truck capital of the world. You brought us the stupid van, even though Vans were popular in the 80's, and have been falling ever since. In the USA, Smart Cars sell like hot cakes, and so do compacts and Hybrids. Yet you wont bring us the VW Taigun or the Audi Q1. VW use to be my favorite, but all you ship us is oversized junk we cannot afford to drive. Gosh, grow up you rich corporate executives in expensive suits. Bring is the Taigun or Q1 pronto.
The VW Taigun and the Q1 are not available anywhere at the moment... not just the USA. Also, the choice not to import the VW truck is most likely due to government regulations (like the chicken tax).
This is how car reviews should be done. Bravo.
true i agree with u.
I never thought I would say this but I miss driving my 2014 Touareg TDI Executive when I walk into my office during the week. This is a solid well-constructed SUV. It's a keeper.
Whatever has happened - some of us will still continue driving VW cars; they're awesome! Good video!
I agree I have Volkswagens best cars
100% Correct!
I have to admit. I have been thinking about trading and/or selling my 2005 V8 Touareg, but after I upgraded the audio system w/bluetooth, nav, XM etc, plus my 12"subs, I believe the 2005 is much more luxurious, than the new ones. Hell, I think I am going to keep it. Mine has the 4.2 V8 and the air suspension which is amazing. I have over 145k miles on it and never had any issues other than normal maintenance and wear and tear. Freaking amazing vehicle.
The Battery should be under the Driver's Seat. VW makes good cars and will overcome this scandal with time. great video Mike.
These are absolutely amazing, do-it-all vehicles. Tow 7700 lbs., governed top speed @130 MPH with all the bells and whistles. Rugged, understated luxury!! Great review!
Awesome just bought one didn't have to read the owners manual. Thanks
Mike makes all our cars look so nice! great work my friend!
Good overall review. Nice features mentioned. Only thing missing that VW should've added this luxury model Tourag is a remote start. That would've been the cherry on top.
Diesels don't heat up at idle. Just hop in, turn on the heated seat and steering wheel, and drive away.
I love my Touareg TDI!
Any issues?
Does it heat up good in the winter?
you MUST do a night video of this touareg
Vw touareg share the chassis with porsche cayenne, audi q7, Bentley benteyaga. It also share the diesel engine with cayenne and q7. The battery of this car is under the driver seat, there is a latch there that u can lift the driver seat up and pull out the battery "big one though", the ad blue is under the spare tire. And you forgot to mention its got 407 lb of torque. I bought same car over a year, a used one, and I love it every day, the diesel gate scared a lot of people from this car, so we people that love vw, could get them in good prices lol
I really hate long videos, and I was ready to exit once I was bored.. I thought I'll go half way, but suddenly the video ended... That's how great your reviews are! Great job man.. I guess you missed the headlamps sprayers
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Headlight washer mechanisms aren't installed in the US version. It's a travesty.
Very good run through of the 2016 Touareg TDI. The battery is under the driver's seat. I drive an 09 TDI and frankly, I like the interior / controls layout of the 09 better than the 16. However, the engine and the drive train on the 16 is more efficient -- but does not come with low range 4X4. I do like to 16 seats better than the T2 style seats. Anyone on the fence about the Touareg,? I'm a former Audi addict, and I can tell you absolutely, that the VW Touareg is a fine luxury SUV that is truly off-road capable. The power delivery is seamless and instant. It's a very unique and pleasurable driving experience.
Those lower vents are left and right intercoolers for the turbocharger charge air induction system, one intercooler per bank of cylinders, it's a V6
i know it is kinda randomly asking but does anybody know a good website to watch new series online?
I have just purchased one these vehicles yesterday so this has greatly helped me thank you 😊
Hi Mike, recently went to Monterrey mexico to buy a pocket rocket hatch Polo GTI to import it here to the states, the days I where in the dealer saw this Touareg and caught my attention, from the outside looked actually pretty good and Premium. well just watched your review and I think I'll visit the dealer this week, this is way better than I thought!! thanks for sharing!!
DAAAMMNNN, this car is soo nice! At first I thought it was the Tiguan and was like wow! Where has this been?! This is a beautiful car but man, its priceyyy
Woah that "old fashion" key style ignition start...BLEW MY MIND!
2018 Tiguan vid is live: th-cam.com/video/4iFUINFNvFs/w-d-xo.html
The gas cap mount also prevents you from closing the gas cap door, with the gas hole open.
I like the air conditioned glove box as, it reminds me of my old Saab 9 5 Sportswagon.
I do wish this car had a hard parcel shelf and gate system, like the 9 5 Sportswagon did though.
This Touraeg seems to have a stronger family resemblance to the Porsche Cayenne, than to the Audi Q7. It's a good looking and well equipped vehicle but at its top price point, I'd go with the Q7 instead.
I was headed to my Dad's funeral. I was born @ 10pm. It was 7:50 am. Barely awake, my 2015 TDI had 17,000 miles on it. In the same direction, was a Mercedes suv, with the driver texting. It PLOWED N2 my vw Sportwagon, totaling it out. 3 weeks my rental Chrysler expired, 2 find me in a 2016 Ford Escape. After 5,000 miles, I still WISH I was in the German VW Family. So,...2 make a long story short, I am headed to trade in my American Ford, 4 the VW Touareg. Thx 4 reading.
Nice man! keep up the videos
it's a very good car, nice video.
I’m looking to get a low mileage 4-5 year old one very soon to replace my Audi A6. Thanks for the video it’s finally made up my mind to get one sooner rather than later.
I just did that! Have you pulled the trigger yet?
I drove my 2015 vw Golf Sportwagon, up to 7,000 elevation. Cost me $6.00 USD, to go 100 miles. The TDI 2.0 is GREAT, when comparing it to my 1983 Chevy Diesel 6.2. I TRIED to get my 2015 VW Sport wagon, to make BLACK Smoke, like in the videos. CAN'T do it. To me, the tdi is GREAT. I will be the next person, to unload my 2015, for the NEWER TDI, German Technology is GREAT. I ONLY have 9,800 Original miles on my car. Thank You.
thanks for the great review :D
Maybe even cooler than GTS Macan, just because of price and forms. Just took black leather, and maybe silver body or black, but white is good too
Those are the intercooler for the turbos. The AC condenser is informant of the radiator
What’s the mpg in this beauty
Good video Mike but you left out the most important detail that people looking at a TDI are interested in..... the mileage numbers.
Those heat exchangers behind the lower grills are turbo intercoolers.
Thanks :)
Well done Mike!
Volkswagen has been naming their SUVs after different winds. I can't wait for the newest, top secret "Pull my finger" to appear at dealerships.
You missed that the rear seats recline to a small extent.
Great video. What is its price?
+Dustin Duvall Congrats.
I would add that it's an excellent time to lease a 2016 Touareg. Great deals out there, and by leasing you don't have to worry about any short-term depreciation associated with the scandal while the scandal is resolved over the next few years. Great car at a great value.
+Nikolay Nikolov we sold this one recently but just took in a Moonlight Blue Pearl 2016 that might just have your name on it....www.eastcoastvolkswagen.com/new/Volkswagen/2016-Volkswagen-Touareg-Myrtle-Beach-SC-2adda7b10a0e0ae77554effb2ce6b720.htm
+funnyguy BETHER FUEL MILEAGE, STEEL Timing chain on the v6, AMEN!
what did vw do?
Does it come with a HUD or can you purchase a HUD for the VW?
nice job!
awesome video.
Battery is located under the driver seat
what it cost to get and deliever to some one after the first of the yr I be looking for a good car
I need to know how well this heats up inside the vehicle in the winter. My golf tdi was atrocious at heating up
Love my '09 GTI. Wife does to. I would buy another VW, it just might be a Touareg!
Do it, for good comfy ride, and not spend a lot on milage, get a diesel, on highways u get up to 33 mpg lol
you failed to mention that this is a "Clean Diesel" which requires a urea tank, which is under the spare tire. You will have to periodically refill the urea tank as if you would with the fuel.
+Quagmire88 Thanks for the info. All modern diesel vehicles require DEF fluid... this vehicle would usually be filled up at every oil change.
@@MikesCarInfo Unless you tow. In that case, much more frequently.
Do the side mirrors have power fold down feature for parking?
Jim O'Neill ii
You showed us the different types of media sources, but I did not get to see where the SD card goes, where the CD goes, or how you get music to the HD. Also, doers this media center able to play DVDs for your passengers? It would have been nice to see how you access these. Can you make a separate video for that?
Overall thank you for the in depth look at this 2016 Touareg TDI Lux.
All are in the passenger side compartment, sometimes called the glovebox.
Unfortunately it’s no longer available for North America :(
Aside from the engine, this is not significantly changed from my '04. I added Garmin/kenwood audio/nav system to make it more current, as new units in north American don't have air suspension, better to update the old one.
I have an 05 V8 with the air suspension, and I also ungraded the audio system to make it current. I personally think my 05 is more luxurious and has a nicer interior.
It's going to be hard for me to decide between the VW Touareg TDI and the BMW X5 xDrive35d!!!
BMW, better choice
Touareg TDI, no-brainer.
nice
Тачка Богов!)
The price please?
same old same old, are they ever going to change it?
I hardly see them in the streets any more .
I wish they wouldn't drop the Passat SW in the US.
One mistake in video. Seats are not cooled. They are ventilated. They circulate the air in the car. If air in car is hot, you get hot air. There are no refrigeration coils in the seats. Leaned about this when I told the dealer the seat cooling feature wasn’t working.
Good
Hey- how come I can't get the rear door to do that with mine? Hmmm...
Yours may not have the same options as this one.
lol, "somebody got the music up loud."
Such a higher quality car compared to the Atlas
Built in Germany vs built in the USA
@@rthilson Built in Slovakia actually, like every Touareg that was ever built. But yeah they are great vehicles regardless.
I wish I can own this you got a 2016 for under $20\k and lass the 60k miles ?
the battery is under the drivers seat
Battery is under the driver's seat.
I make my own urea
I think the battery is under the drivers seat. And the rear window can pop open if you need quick access to the trunk.
Rear window does not pop open in this year's model.
the battery is probably in the trunk. I know BMW puts the battery In the trunk for better weight distribution
It's under the driver's seat
5:20 only a US American would say that 😂
can i get a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg under $20,000?
Jeffrey Kumjian no
im happy with my 2017 kia sorento 2 .4 engine.
Nice coverage of all of the features and content, but you need to actually drive the car!
Daniel O'Connor he never drives them
salesman : clean diesel revolutionized the diesel industy
buyer : cough cough whats that smell cough cough
salesman : nothing shall we sign paperwork.....
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I am sick and tired of VW screwing the American people. Either get in or get out.
You refuse to bring the VW truck here. Even though we are the truck capital of the world. You brought us the stupid van, even though Vans were popular in the 80's, and have been falling ever since.
In the USA, Smart Cars sell like hot cakes, and so do compacts and Hybrids. Yet you wont bring us the VW Taigun or the Audi Q1.
VW use to be my favorite, but all you ship us is oversized junk we cannot afford to drive. Gosh, grow up you rich corporate executives in expensive suits.
Bring is the Taigun or Q1 pronto.
The VW Taigun and the Q1 are not available anywhere at the moment... not just the USA. Also, the choice not to import the VW truck is most likely due to government regulations (like the chicken tax).
What did you say do not understand you
+Adam Abuhykil You made a claim that this is a 2015 year model and not a 2016. You provided no reason or evidence to support your claim.
nah, i'll take explorer platinum, thank you
Battery under your seat
2015 it is no 2016
+Adam Abuhykil According to you.
To much waffle from the commentary
the past models were much and much btetter look than this shettttt...
Clean diesel..........................................HAHAHAHAHA
No place for your change
Tou-ar-eg, not toua-reg
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Twa-reg.