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2006 Volkswagen Touareg

2006 Volkswagen Touareg
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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Sport Utility Vehicle
ABS Brakes: Standard
Standard Airbags: 8
MPG: 14-16/18-21 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
3.2L V6 240HP
4.2L V8 310HP
5.0L V10 310HP

Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.1
Exterior: 4.6
Interior: 4.6
Overall: 4.3

Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Consumer Car Review Summary

Top 5 Pros of 2006 Volkswagen Touareg

  1. Dashboard
  2. Comfortable
  3. Quality
  4. Interior design
  5. Solid

Top 5 Cons of 2006 Volkswagen Touareg

  1. Fuel efficiency
  2. More power
  3. More user friendly navigation
  4. More torque
  5. Add voice recognition

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Submitted 2007-04-12 05:28:49


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Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Uniqueness. Solid. Interior workmanship is flawless.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
FUEL COMSUMPTION.

Submitted 2007-04-11 15:32:35


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
POWER baby!!!! 553lbs torque?!?!?!

Submitted 2007-03-29 13:34:22


  GUEST

Performance:

1

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Design and interior and exterior

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
ACCELERATION!!!!!!!!LED tail lights would be nice too.

Submitted 2007-03-10 09:19:03


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

2
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
the styling interior and exterior, first impression of quality

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
transmission, fuel efficiency, more low end power, more trunk space, full size spare tire

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
suspension too hard, panel keep loosening up, continuos rattling on the dashboard, battery drains all the time. overall quality is very poor

Submitted 2007-02-06 17:10:14


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Performance, Luxury and sick dash

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Computer is too sensitive

Submitted 2006-10-07 18:07:35


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
good power on v8

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
gas

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
a+

Submitted 2006-07-26 20:08:22


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

4

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
V8 performance
A real off roader
Style
Dash Board
7,700lb towing

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Fuel effciency
Nav System
Better exhauste system
Better auto wiper system

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
Great all around SUV, great on road performance drives great at high speeds over 100mph. Amazing off road better than a H2 or Jeep. Great SUV!

Submitted 2006-07-17 15:10:49


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
interior

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
fuel efficiency

Submitted 2006-03-12 19:14:46


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
power. lower price!

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:58:52


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Everything about the car turns me on.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Fuel efficientcy!

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
When I'm driving in my Touareg I feel safe because of it's heavy frame and excellent handling abilities. The interior is plush, the exterior is slick and the ride is smooth. What more can you ask for? Volkswagen has definitely set the standard for what an SUV should really be like.

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:58:37


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
The cockpit style dash is very appealing. The front seats are the most comforatable seats I have ever sat in. That means a lot since I travel a bit and have rented 100's of cars over the years

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
The navigation system needs to be more user friendly. The transmission could also use a little more gear spacing and tighter shifts. Keep in mind I race a Corvette so I am a bit picky on HP and shifting.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
Both myself and my wife test drove the Caddilac SRX, Jeep Grand Cherokee Hemi and Ford Explorer V8. After driving the VW, it was the hands down winner. The Touareg was the most comforatable, had the smoothest ride, the great acceleration and handling vehicle we drove. Couldn't wait to own it.

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:58:17


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
I love the power of the acceleration in sports gear. It rides smoothly, like a car but has the vigor of a truck. the interior is absolutley beautiful. The dash lights up like a cockpit and the navigation system has saved me countless times. I also appreciate the sensor locks.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Needs In dash CD changer. Need a trip computer that actually means something.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
This car is beautiful. My car is strong enough for a man but handles like a woman. Overall a great vehicle.

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:57:57


  GUEST

Performance:

5

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Keyless entry and lock. Adjustable steering up, down, in, out, seat and wheel automatically recognize key owner. Outstandinh transmission. Fluid six speeds in drive, very aggressive in sports mode + five low range speeds for off road. Lock center rear differentials on the go. Solid, safe (5,000 lbs)

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
The automatic adjustment of seat and steering wheel can be defeated by an under the wheel button. Nice when you have a long legged guest behind. It would be better that the button ONLY defeats the seat back up, but not the steering wheel up and away function

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
I always change cars every two years. The difference is if I find a better model, I change, if not, just buy the same. I drove a BMW X5 V8, and it had problems. I changed to a Mercedes ML500, and had no problems, but it was not good offroad. Then I changed for a 2004 VW Touareg, it was more comfortable and user friendly. After 30,000 impecable miles, I traded it in for a 2005 Touareg in July 2005. With Pirellis on 18 inch wheels, it handles as if it was on smooth rails. Precise, totally satisfactory to drive, in both the city and highway. Then go off road, the BMW and the Mercedes had trouble in the Death Valley canyons, the Touareg makes everything steady and easy.

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:57:36


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

2

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Very nice leather upholstery (but I could buy a fantastic couch for way less money).

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
More power and better gas mileage

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
For such a bulky vehicle (I have to fold in mirrors to get in garage), I am very cramped with the driver's seat all the way back (6'4"/230 lbs). It is hard to see left or right rear by turning in the drivers seat. The owners manual does NOT describe how to set the dash clock. I had to go to two dealerships (7 sales persons and three mechanics before the clock could be set). I e-mailed VW about the clock and NEVER received an answer. This truck gets very poor gas mileage (about 13 mpg) for a 6-cylinder. there is no immediate response from the gas pedal when starting out. Access to the engine appears restricted due to the intake manifold (?) covering top of engine. I'll find out for sure when it's time to take a wrench to it.

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:57:14


  GUEST

Performance:

2

Exterior:

4

Interior:

4

Overall:

3
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
The dashboard and styling.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
More power and better gas mileage

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
I have had two Volkswagen Touaregs and had nothing but headaches. VW doesn't want to deal with many of the ongoing issues and they eventually refunded my payments and took back the vehicles. The truck is beautiful until you have your FIRST problem. Then, run!

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:56:53


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
The seats are unbelievably comfortable. The stereo is awesome. The fit'n finish are top notch. There is secret storage under the passenger seat. I love the sun blocker above rearview mirror, MP3 input in center console instead of glovebox, sliding armrest, smooth ride and confident feel, rearview cam. this truck is different from any other vehicle.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
More power and better gas mileage for V6 engine. It is hard to see the overhead clock / compass. The folding rear seats should be a little easier. Add voice recognition for the navigation system. The cost of accessories and service are a little high. VW needs to include maintanence and loaner cars to compete with Lexus, BMW & Mercedes-Benz. Again, more this truck has positives than negatives, get one!

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
I looked at 'em all and the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is by far the best. My single complaint is that the V6 needs a little more get-up-and- go. The lack of power wouldn't keep me from buying the vehicle again, but it is a minor drawback. However, the positives far outweigh the negatives on this vehicle. It handles incredibly well given it's weight - you actually feel safer because it feels like you are driving a tank built by Porsche. I almost didn't look at this vehicle because VW has done a poor of job advertising. Even their website and brochure do not describe this vehicle well. Some of the coolest features aren't found in their literature. Believe me, one test drive & your hooked.

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:56:32


  GUEST

Performance:

4

Exterior:

5

Interior:

5

Overall:

5
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
Favorite features -- good handling in mountain switchbacks, turning radius, clearanced, snow & ice. Tiptronic shifting is like manual transmission, and the automatic option is good for driving while eating burritos in city traffic. The interior is nice, too.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
I really don't like the warning beeps to alert you when the front passenger airbag is off, which happens everytime the front passenger gets out of the car. 6 short beeps, and one loud, long one. It drives me crazy. I am thinking of removing some wires. Also, the feet-heating could be improved.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
Consumer Reports gave the Touareg V6 low ratings. Their reviews citing "sluggishness" do not consider the tiptronic shifting or "superdrive" options. It is not a racecar, but its performance is more than adequate. Also, I get 19-20mpg in 7,500-8,700ft mountainous terrain using high quality oil; it's as good or better than comparable SUVs. Ice and snow on steep hills -- no problem; the Toureg outperforms our Subaru Outback on ice because of the locking differential and torque. The heated seats sure do help on cold mornings. For driving performance, there is very little lean around corners; I feel safe while driving and would recommend this truck to anyone.

Submitted 2006-01-02 13:56:11


  GUEST

Performance:

3

Exterior:

4

Interior:

5

Overall:

4
Guide: 5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor

Pros: What do you like about 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
The size, quality of materials and equipment, and comfort.

Cons: How would you improve 2006 Volkswagen Touareg?
I would like to see better torque from the 6 cyl Gas engine. Also, equip the car with a 6-cyl high torque diesel engine like VW does in Germany and sell for same price as gas engine.

2006 Volkswagen Touareg Review:
This car deserves much better reviews from the so-called experts. I find it to be an ideal size, easy to get in and out, nothing rattles, the tolerances in the body work are amazingly tight, and the paintwork is flawless. Also the chrome, beautiful wheels and an interior matche Mercedes-Benz any time. The list of standard equipment is comprehensive, you hardly need anything else. Off-Road work on our ranches is no problem at all, with high and low 4wheel drive and locked differentials and on road driving is a pleasure.

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