I’ve done 8000 miles in my new Touareg with pretty much this spec. Very happy with it. Family of 5. All very comfortable and safe. I had 2 Audis before this and I don’t notice a drop in quality. Feels the same to drive. Brilliant V6 TDI 286hp engine.
Thank you matt for this honest review. I understand that the first review was "promoted" but its this in-depth reviews that truly keep me subbed and supporting your channel!
This over any other SUV - you see Q7s, X5s, Range Rovers etc everywhere whereas this sleek looking Touareg will be rare and more appreciated since it’s not the ‘obvious’ choice
@@paladin3116 Audi Q7 and Q5 looks like 90's car. It out dated, and i would trade some money and give sides leather for a car looks so awesome and can handel tough situations. Touareg is known with its durabiltiy as well.
You dont need to go to menu to set wipers to servis position. You just turn off the ignition and press the lever for wipers down, and the wipers go up and stay there:) All VW cars have this
@@Ignacio.Romero they both share the same platform, but that's pretty much it as for the similarities between the two. This could be regarded as a cheaper version of the Audi Q8.
For developed countries it is kind of useless. But for developing countries such as India SUV are really the only way to go. There are still many roads which are just man made and the ground clearance helps us alot. Really enjoyed the video and the car looks great matt
Just a tip: with all modern VW cars that have the wipers under the hood, you can have them go into their “service position” (blades upright) by flicking the windshield wiper stock up. It saves time and is a little bit of an Easter egg! I believe VW puts the wipers under the hood for looks and the ability to not freeze too much when driving in snowy/icy conditions.
I sat in a full spec Tourag when I took my car for servicing, also the Q7 (medium spec) as Audi was next door. The Q7 interior feels so much more plush - that feeling of shutting the door and being cut off from the world. And I know you rarely touch the cheap plastics, but you DO sometimes and it makes a difference in the Q7 which just feels posh. Can't remember the prices but I think, if you have the money, the Q7 is worth it. But the Tourag is still the next best thing IMO
Do wish they'd share more of their tech with each other. Put Porsche's PDK in all the cars for example. It would make for even greater products across the board and I honestly believe a Porsche buyer will still buy the Porsche as with Audi and VW buyers respectively
Cool review as usual mat!!! But you forgot to mention the coolest option on the new Touareg! The night vision assistant! A radar which can spot objects like people or animals up to 400 meters at night or with fog! I tried it a month ago and it’s really worth the money, also in combo with the laser lights! Ciao ciao!
Hey Mat Your videos are absolutely amazing. Your humor is great and the bandwidth of the videos (from cheap to outrageously expensive) is great. What I would still find cool, especially with the more expensive cars, is a night shot. Both from the outside (headlights and such), but also from the inside. For example, the new Volkswagen Touarg from the inside with ambient lighting looks breathtaking. Surely many of your followers would like to see this as well. Just such an idea ! Keep up the good work Greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭
Budget? It has basically the same starting price as a q7, within margin of error. Touareg starts from 57K, Q7 from 64K. The only thing it has going for it are the cheaper options. So it's not budget, it's just a tiny bit cheaper.
The Touareg was never meant to be a budget version of the Q7. The original Touareg was even released years before the Q7 was a thing. They even had a W12 Touareg at some point! Along with the Phaeton, VW wanted the Touareg to give the brand a premium image and place it above other European and Asian mainstream brands.
People,just try to get this in your head... VW TOUAREG IS NOT AN AUDI NOR THE BMW, it is a car of its own, you can compare it to the BMW X5 or Audi Q7, but those cars are a quiet bit more expensive than TOUAREG, this is a huge upgrade for VW, if you don't like it don't speak wrong and nasty about it, it is definetly eligible for its price and quiet handsome I may say, that's all from me, keep the good work CarWow.. but you were clearly a bit not happy while making this video Matt ....
I've driven the new Touareg a month ago, right after the new X5 and the new Q7. Gotta say, I wasn't expecting the Touareg to drive the best out of those 3. It's just an absolutely amazing car.
Hello Mat Watson 😄, your car review channel is quite awesome, it is so cool to see European vehicles from overseas that is not available here in the states. I'm a car guy as well. Also, your accent is truly amazing Mat, and your humor.
@@ExarchusDivision because it's an important, awesome fucking car despite the ugly grille. Because FINALLY there's a REAL alternative to the Range Rover that might even be reasonably reliable. BMW's aren't known for their reliability, but the Range Rover is a fucking laughing stock when it comes to that.
Jesus Christ I don’t think the Rover lacks competition. I also don’t think the X7 will be a serious competitor to the Rover with this hideous chinese design.
@@ExarchusDivision what? No competition is plenty competition for you? Name one car that's meant to compete directly against it. Also, as we've seen with BMW X6, cars can sell well despite being hideous.
You should rename the video title to "How Many destroyed VW Touareg image". haha I loved the car. And already made enough in-depth reviews, test drives and POV last year.
Just FYI on the wipers, on all VWs from around 2006 you just turn the ignition on and off then one push down on the wiper stalk then its in service mode. No faff on the menu systems as he mentioned. Just ordered a Black Edition and looked at the Q7. I don't need 7 seats and I am not a badge snob... so the Tuareg is great for what I need. Had the SEL MK3 for 2 years now. I wanted the innovation cockpit but to be frank the standard one is absolutely fine. Lease deals starting from £480PCM on Q7 Sport 50 right now (IR £4,000) for and Touareg for around £390 for SE 231 (IR £2,500)
Little hint for the wipers service position: all you have to do to it press down on the wiper stack right after you turn off the car and they will automatically move to the service position. Much easier than going into the infotainment.
Brian If you didn't include "good looking" but said the rest then maybe I would have considered buying the Touareg again, but because you said its steering wheel is good looking I will not believe the rest of what you have said. So I guess I still won't buy the car just because of the fucking 10 year old steering wheel.
@@Brian-jv8iy Well maybe because I want to be convinced to buy it since I LOVE the car but absolutely despise the steering wheel design, hence when you said it is sturdy comfortable etc meaning it functions better than other steering wheels despite not looking better then I would've reconsidered buying the car again since it is like a "give and take" type of thing where I'm sacrificing design for comfort. But since you believed it looks good then I thought meh if this guy thinks the steering wheel looks good then the steering wheel is probably not comfortable. You should get what I'm trying to say by now... Oh and it has a gas/petrol engine... And the hybrid probably came out and if not yet then will come out but in China LOL, you can always order one from overseas but it'd take 3 months to arrive so if it is not urgent I would order from overseas you can see it as an advantage that it's not available in North America, you will be the only one with the car in a 1000 mile radius or something that's pretty fucking rad. Oh and I think we can all agree that BMW 7 Series' (and all BMWs in general) steering wheel is the worst out of all competitors, but nothing worse than the Touareg! I think Lexus designs the best steering wheels, every steering wheel they designed from 2015 onwards has been pretty sick.
@@chelseafc8126 Wow, you base your buying decisions on a RUclips post about a steering wheel!! Off the wall, mate! Actually I've been using my wheel in my new '19 Touareg for several weeks and it's a dream to use. Practical, functional, and great feel of quality. I don't give a rats if other VWs have a generically similar wheel, this one's a winner! In fact lesser model' s wheels don't have the same quality of finish or materials.
I am about buying the 2011 VW touareg but after seeing this video am like God when...... great car........plus much love from Nigeria....we love your reviews. Welldone
Just a little bit of info regarding the front wiper service position: you can also press and hold the wiper stalk down rather than tap through the screen. Nearly all VAG cars support this.
PLASTIC DOESN'T MEAN THE CAR IS SHIT! Its all top quality.. If it's not leather or metal it doesn't mean it's not good! + they saved on the weight of the vehicle... This car ranks up to audis and bmws as I see, honestly...
I test drove this car, I didn't even know of it till I walked in to vw, and I had q8 in mind to begin with, and wow, this blew my mind I fell inlove with it, I've had a range rover, I've had an AMG, I've driven a fair few cars, this was my all time favourite!
One annoying thing about this car: if you are carrying 3 people in the back and they can't tuck the seatbelt, the car won't stop sounding an alarm. So yes, 3 people is possible, but not reccomendable. The Park Pilot can only be used in urban zones, the grass confuses it and it won't work. You also can't turn the Pilot on and then let a passenger get out. It confuses it and you got to probably turn the car off and the back on to be able to use it again. The top speced version will be around 125 000€, so double the basic price, which probably does mean around at least 100 000£. It also consumes 10l/100km, which is relatively high but not that much in proportion with the size and weight. If the electronics malfunction, tge car if effectively dead and you'll have to call a tow truck. But, it is relatively nice.
I like the detail provided in these reviews but I think CarWow should try using different presenters, I think Matt is very good but I’ve must have seen 50 reviews of his which all merge into one long review of him commenting on door bins and scratching the hell out of interior panels.
You always mention the 12V socket in the boot for a vacuum cleaner. I don't know anybody who has ever used it for that, but lots uses it for an electric cooler.
I have a Touareg 2 and it's such a good car :) I really like this low position behind a steering wheel, 3.0 TDI is a great engine, it looks good outside and an infotainment system is very easy. It's a first time that I don't agree with Mat. Which posh feeling SUV can we buy for the same price ??
and I felt premium because in my family in November of 2018 my mother had bought a pure white Volkswagen Tiguan All Space and now with seeing this video the feeling of feeling premium went away
I think Bolkswagon is pulling out of America or something. I remember they just gave my career center 2 free jettas and also last time I checked some of their models are reaching up there in years while in other parts of the world they been updated.
Matt, Touareg abt 50 thousand, Audi Q 8 abt 85 thousand, difference of abt 35 thousand for practically the same car, well the Q8 looks a little nicer but thats it! The 50 thou for this Touareg is a steal compared to what other brands charge for a similar SUV! You say at the end that with 50 thousand you can find a plushier SUV! Pls let us know which one because I cannot think of any for less than 70+ thousand offering the size, space, technology, handling, even looks and brand name! Sorry Matt, you get no points from me for this review and I have to admit that this is the first time over the years that I have been following you and enjoyed each and every one of your reviews!
Matt says it starts under 49 (its on the review right at the beginning!) and that's what shows on the carwow site price. Carwow shows Q8 starting at 83+ (for same engine /specs to sister Touareg!) and X5 starts at 76+ on lesser specs. This is not me but carwow UK prices my friend, unless carwow has it all wrong in which case there should be corrections!
carwow, if you consider q8 is on the higher side, the sister q7, also same engine/specs/size as Touareg, on carwow is at 80+ thousand and the Touareg is better looking in every aspect
Matt love your reviews but hope you would agree that reviewing off-road vehicle without going off-road does not provide the potential buyer with the complete picture. I get it that a lot of people are interested in the superficial ( quality of the plastic, number of USB ports etc. ) but there are I guess a few guys who still care about driving dinamics, performance on and offroad etc. so would appreciate if you could add more of that in the future.
VW loaned me a Toerag for 24 hours to evaluate recently. It was big, bulky and the diesel engine was slow to react to acceleration. Also, all the nice options were extra , which if you ticked, would bring the car into X5/Q7 territory and they are much better cars.
One thing, I know a lot of people complain about the steering wheel being the same across all VWs. You *do* know that Mercedes is also using the same steering wheel in the S-Class as in the A-Class, right? Heck, they've even put it in the Sprinter of all places. So one could say it's pretty common practice these days.
I wish that non-luxury manufacturers would just bite the bullet and produce high quality vehicles for their upper trim levels. The Mazda 6 Signature, for example, has a lot of cheap plastic on the lower half. Do soft touch / good quality materials raise the costs so much that it’s unfeasible for manufacturers to at least offer them at the higher end? It’s just disappointing when you see cars like this, which have amazing looking interiors, to then be let down by the materials.
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I’ve done 8000 miles in my new Touareg with pretty much this spec. Very happy with it. Family of 5. All very comfortable and safe. I had 2 Audis before this and I don’t notice a drop in quality. Feels the same to drive. Brilliant V6 TDI 286hp engine.
Do you habe matrix lights? Do you think that they are worth it?
Had you any problems with the car?
sime simicevic sorry I don’t know what you mean by matrix lights
sime simicevic generally very happy with the car. Only issue was the sensors that feed the adaptive cruise controls stopped working. Now all ok 👍
Give us a job
Thank you matt for this honest review. I understand that the first review was "promoted" but its this in-depth reviews that truly keep me subbed and supporting your channel!
He loves scratching the material
god I cringe like hell when he starts scratching plastic
Nobody ever does that on a car they actually own...
@@marcusskyfall i do.
It's something Mr Bean would do 😂
@@unhealthyburrito6589 Weirdo.
This over any other SUV - you see Q7s, X5s, Range Rovers etc everywhere whereas this sleek looking Touareg will be rare and more appreciated since it’s not the ‘obvious’ choice
I see This every second
Range rovers are better off road ! because they spend a lot of time "Off The Road" being fixed !
Unpopular opinion but i like this better than the Audi Q5/Q7. I couldn't give a shit about the plastic interior bits that i will never touch
Right wing extreme
Exactly.
Your paying the same price for a lower quality vehicle lol guess you weren't taught how to value your moneys
@@paladin3116 Audi Q7 and Q5 looks like 90's car. It out dated, and i would trade some money and give sides leather for a car looks so awesome and can handel tough situations. Touareg is known with its durabiltiy as well.
Best practical while looking good at this range.
Am I the only one that thought this car was totally perfect ..
Nope
Just I too 😂😂😂😬😬😬I got disappointed
No, the Touareg is absolutely perfect. Sporty, reliable, rugged, offroad capable, not flashy but far from ugly, elegant yet strong. The list goes on
you are
It perfectly perfect
You dont need to go to menu to set wipers to servis position. You just turn off the ignition and press the lever for wipers down, and the wipers go up and stay there:)
All VW cars have this
Adam Kohoutek exactly
Who is watching in 2024?
Me
Watching in 2024 and looking to own one hopefully. 🙏
wife bought one 2 months ago beautiful car
No
@@Rosswavy_ good luck
Great video. Finally a new in-depth review for Touareg. Have a great day, Mat.
2019: “better than a bentayga!”
2020: it’s aightttt
And it's exactly the same car lol
He's a clown and not a car reviewer.
@@Ignacio.Romero they both share the same platform, but that's pretty much it as for the similarities between the two. This could be regarded as a cheaper version of the Audi Q8.
@@damilolaakanni Q7
They share more in common than yoy might think. For instance both are made in Bratislava.
Yes a Bentley made in Brati fuckin slava
I hate SUVs, but I love watching carwow videos. :)
I mean... who doesn't?!
Yeah suvs are the most stupid thing the car industry ever brought to the market. So annoying and useless
Ok
For developed countries it is kind of useless. But for developing countries such as India SUV are really the only way to go. There are still many roads which are just man made and the ground clearance helps us alot. Really enjoyed the video and the car looks great matt
Clearly Mat doesnt hate SUVs. Is this a carwow or suvwow?
Just a tip: with all modern VW cars that have the wipers under the hood, you can have them go into their “service position” (blades upright) by flicking the windshield wiper stock up. It saves time and is a little bit of an Easter egg!
I believe VW puts the wipers under the hood for looks and the ability to not freeze too much when driving in snowy/icy conditions.
Honestly I just watch carwow videos more for Mat than the cars sometimes lol
I sat in a full spec Tourag when I took my car for servicing, also the Q7 (medium spec) as Audi was next door. The Q7 interior feels so much more plush - that feeling of shutting the door and being cut off from the world. And I know you rarely touch the cheap plastics, but you DO sometimes and it makes a difference in the Q7 which just feels posh. Can't remember the prices but I think, if you have the money, the Q7 is worth it. But the Tourag is still the next best thing IMO
It’s interesting how almost everything the VW group churns out these days looks really good and cohesive across the individual brands
Do wish they'd share more of their tech with each other. Put Porsche's PDK in all the cars for example. It would make for even greater products across the board and I honestly believe a Porsche buyer will still buy the Porsche as with Audi and VW buyers respectively
This car is pretty much perfect for me, I want one so bad 😭
Cool review as usual mat!!! But you forgot to mention the coolest option on the new Touareg! The night vision assistant! A radar which can spot objects like people or animals up to 400 meters at night or with fog! I tried it a month ago and it’s really worth the money, also in combo with the laser lights!
Ciao ciao!
Hey Mat
Your videos are absolutely amazing. Your humor is great and the bandwidth of the videos (from cheap to outrageously expensive) is great.
What I would still find cool, especially with the more expensive cars, is a night shot. Both from the outside (headlights and such), but also from the inside. For example, the new Volkswagen Touarg from the inside with ambient lighting looks breathtaking. Surely many of your followers would like to see this as well.
Just such an idea ! Keep up the good work
Greetings from Switzerland🇨🇭
Nürnberger grüßt mit seinem ganzen Herzen schweizer Nachbar
its supposed to be a budget version of a X5 or Q7, not a direct competitor.
Budget? It has basically the same starting price as a q7, within margin of error. Touareg starts from 57K, Q7 from 64K. The only thing it has going for it are the cheaper options. So it's not budget, it's just a tiny bit cheaper.
Simonas Mažeikis true
Simonas Mažeikis It’s a lot cheaper once specced up. Audi options are a lot more expensive
The Touareg was never meant to be a budget version of the Q7. The original Touareg was even released years before the Q7 was a thing. They even had a W12 Touareg at some point!
Along with the Phaeton, VW wanted the Touareg to give the brand a premium image and place it above other European and Asian mainstream brands.
you call 50,000 pound car a budget car?lmfao you must be joking
I have to say for Volkswagen that thing sure is pretty (the best in class in fact)
Doug the type of guy to.....
Oops... Wrong channel
To wear 5 shirts when it's 110°f or 43°c in California
C'mon Michelle, pay attention love
You're a man Michelle.
Cant expect much from.the ex 1st lady
. Talk first then think later
Forget he bought a car. Wait no that was Tyler Hoover
People,just try to get this in your head... VW TOUAREG IS NOT AN AUDI NOR THE BMW, it is a car of its own, you can compare it to the BMW X5 or Audi Q7, but those cars are a quiet bit more expensive than TOUAREG, this is a huge upgrade for VW, if you don't like it don't speak wrong and nasty about it, it is definetly eligible for its price and quiet handsome I may say, that's all from me, keep the good work CarWow.. but you were clearly a bit not happy while making this video Matt ....
Does anyone else giggle happily to themself when Mat says "bits ‘n pieces of scratchy plastic" as he lightly scratches some scratchy plastic?
Have you tried turning off the ignition and then pressing down on the wiper stalk to put it in the service position? That's how it works in my Golf.
Would’ve loved if vw added 7 seat option cause this looks like a 7 seater suv with very large boot space
I've driven the new Touareg a month ago, right after the new X5 and the new Q7. Gotta say, I wasn't expecting the Touareg to drive the best out of those 3. It's just an absolutely amazing car.
mat and doug are the two best car reviewers on youtube.
Who's Doug?
@@carwow lmaoooo
@@carwow @dougdemuro you got beef
Nah, Savagegeese and Alex on Autos :)
Lmao Doug 👎, no, just no.
Hello Mat Watson 😄, your car review channel is quite awesome, it is so cool to see European vehicles from overseas that is not available here in the states. I'm a car guy as well. Also, your accent is truly amazing Mat, and your humor.
I love how you say that english man has accent in english😀
The best RUclips channel ever 😆😆
this guy knows...
Im from Malaysia i really really like carwow video i give 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for the reviews
You should visit mine
@@carwow #CARWOWTHEBESTREVIEW
sarcasm?
This car is nicer in person. Hands down the best looking SUV I've ever set my eye on.
we miss you in Namibia, that will be a great review on the coastline.
Hey Matt. The wipers go into service position with a single push down on the wiper stock after a key cycle too, just like the old Touareg.
All vw from mk5 golf onwards has that feature
What would I do without Mat Watson in my life. Great as always :)
I like the front design of the VW Touareg. I also like the interior and the big screen.
Matt gives the most thorough reviews ever .
Impressive!
when is bmw x7 review comming anxiously awaiting
MOIZ MUGHAL why would you want a review of that ugly boat?
That will be later In the year
@@ExarchusDivision because it's an important, awesome fucking car despite the ugly grille. Because FINALLY there's a REAL alternative to the Range Rover that might even be reasonably reliable.
BMW's aren't known for their reliability, but the Range Rover is a fucking laughing stock when it comes to that.
Jesus Christ I don’t think the Rover lacks competition. I also don’t think the X7 will be a serious competitor to the Rover with this hideous chinese design.
@@ExarchusDivision what? No competition is plenty competition for you? Name one car that's meant to compete directly against it.
Also, as we've seen with BMW X6, cars can sell well despite being hideous.
You should rename the video title to "How Many destroyed VW Touareg image". haha I loved the car. And already made enough in-depth reviews, test drives and POV last year.
That "YEEEEEEEEAH" at 11:21 killed me dead. LOL
Just FYI on the wipers, on all VWs from around 2006 you just turn the ignition on and off then one push down on the wiper stalk then its in service mode. No faff on the menu systems as he mentioned.
Just ordered a Black Edition and looked at the Q7. I don't need 7 seats and I am not a badge snob... so the Tuareg is great for what I need. Had the SEL MK3 for 2 years now. I wanted the innovation cockpit but to be frank the standard one is absolutely fine.
Lease deals starting from £480PCM on Q7 Sport 50 right now (IR £4,000) for and Touareg for around £390 for SE 231 (IR £2,500)
This Seat Skoda Lamborghini Bentayga Cayenne - is Amazing Volkswagen!
U forgot Audi
Is it always autumn in the UK? In pretty much all your videos there are a bunch of leaves on the road
Can’t tell how happy I am to see finally Touareg review from you 😋 commenting even before watching.. let’s see if you liked it😁
ruclips.net/video/LK08hQoDYuY/видео.html
Hugo Mathee seen it👍
I think the gear not being speedy at the start is for safety reasons just to make sure thats what you really want and not an instictive mistake
VW is planning to add the 4.0 V8 Diesel engine (from the Audi SQ7) into this new Touareg.
That is dope. 400+ hp and 900 Nm of torque
Little hint for the wipers service position: all you have to do to it press down on the wiper stack right after you turn off the car and they will automatically move to the service position. Much easier than going into the infotainment.
You are just Amazing RUclipsr Mat.
Tooreg? Toerag?
Man these videos give me a Old Top gear Vibe. And I love it.
Another awesome detailed review, keep up the great work
I had this as a courtesy car, and I have to admit the bad parts of this car wasn’t as bad and I thoroughly enjoyed it, already looking to buy one
new interior, old steering wheel why???????
IKR!
exactly what I thought when it was announced, like wtf VW?
Brian If you didn't include "good looking" but said the rest then maybe I would have considered buying the Touareg again, but because you said its steering wheel is good looking I will not believe the rest of what you have said. So I guess I still won't buy the car just because of the fucking 10 year old steering wheel.
@@Brian-jv8iy Well maybe because I want to be convinced to buy it since I LOVE the car but absolutely despise the steering wheel design, hence when you said it is sturdy comfortable etc meaning it functions better than other steering wheels despite not looking better then I would've reconsidered buying the car again since it is like a "give and take" type of thing where I'm sacrificing design for comfort. But since you believed it looks good then I thought meh if this guy thinks the steering wheel looks good then the steering wheel is probably not comfortable. You should get what I'm trying to say by now...
Oh and it has a gas/petrol engine... And the hybrid probably came out and if not yet then will come out but in China LOL, you can always order one from overseas but it'd take 3 months to arrive so if it is not urgent I would order from overseas you can see it as an advantage that it's not available in North America, you will be the only one with the car in a 1000 mile radius or something that's pretty fucking rad.
Oh and I think we can all agree that BMW 7 Series' (and all BMWs in general) steering wheel is the worst out of all competitors, but nothing worse than the Touareg! I think Lexus designs the best steering wheels, every steering wheel they designed from 2015 onwards has been pretty sick.
@@chelseafc8126 Wow, you base your buying decisions on a RUclips post about a steering wheel!! Off the wall, mate! Actually I've been using my wheel in my new '19 Touareg for several weeks and it's a dream to use. Practical, functional, and great feel of quality. I don't give a rats if other VWs have a generically similar wheel, this one's a winner! In fact lesser model' s wheels don't have the same quality of finish or materials.
I am about buying the 2011 VW touareg but after seeing this video am like God when...... great car........plus much love from Nigeria....we love your reviews. Welldone
Such an in-depth analysis, car companies beware
Just a little bit of info regarding the front wiper service position: you can also press and hold the wiper stalk down rather than tap through the screen. Nearly all VAG cars support this.
I can't even afford these cars...I just enjoy watching the videos😆😆😆
Finally a honest good review,of what buyers really want to know, not the usual grovaling blindfolded vw reviews,good job
PLASTIC DOESN'T MEAN THE CAR IS SHIT!
Its all top quality.. If it's not leather or metal it doesn't mean it's not good!
+ they saved on the weight of the vehicle... This car ranks up to audis and bmws as I see, honestly...
Best best car review channel in my eyes...
Volkswagen KILLED the Touraeg here in the U.S.
Yeah for the drab and lame passat-based atlas
The majority of Americans hated it so it became unprofitable. I'd love if they sold it again but I doubt it ever will.
Telluride, what do u mean by Volkswagen killed the Touareg
the U.S. tried to kill VW
@@promzypromzy1863 They discontinued the Touraeg in the U.S.
I love the black edition version of this vehicle absolutely beautiful car.
Touarage is a beauty! Love it
I test drove this car, I didn't even know of it till I walked in to vw, and I had q8 in mind to begin with, and wow, this blew my mind I fell inlove with it, I've had a range rover, I've had an AMG, I've driven a fair few cars, this was my all time favourite!
i would love this in america rather than the Atlas
One annoying thing about this car: if you are carrying 3 people in the back and they can't tuck the seatbelt, the car won't stop sounding an alarm. So yes, 3 people is possible, but not reccomendable. The Park Pilot can only be used in urban zones, the grass confuses it and it won't work. You also can't turn the Pilot on and then let a passenger get out. It confuses it and you got to probably turn the car off and the back on to be able to use it again. The top speced version will be around 125 000€, so double the basic price, which probably does mean around at least 100 000£. It also consumes 10l/100km, which is relatively high but not that much in proportion with the size and weight. If the electronics malfunction, tge car if effectively dead and you'll have to call a tow truck. But, it is relatively nice.
I like the detail provided in these reviews but I think CarWow should try using different presenters, I think Matt is very good but I’ve must have seen 50 reviews of his which all merge into one long review of him commenting on door bins and scratching the hell out of interior panels.
You always mention the 12V socket in the boot for a vacuum cleaner. I don't know anybody who has ever used it for that, but lots uses it for an electric cooler.
I miss the old Touareg
First saw of this car in the movie Repo Men. Fell in love with the design.
I love how Matt is enthusiastic about such a family car 😂🙏🏻
Anyone knows what shoes he's wearing? you can see them at 8.33
Not the first time i see them and really like them.
I love this Chaneel. Greetings from Slovenia 🇸🇮🙂
Chicken country
Best car and best review, Carwow is the only channel i like for car reviews. Big thumbs up from Nepal.👍👍
I have a Touareg 2 and it's such a good car :) I really like this low position behind a steering wheel, 3.0 TDI is a great engine, it looks good outside and an infotainment system is very easy. It's a first time that I don't agree with Mat. Which posh feeling SUV can we buy for the same price ??
I love the jacket demonstration for the trailer feature
Being a bit critical. This car looks great, and that info system is hot
yh but hes a car reviewer,he's meant to be complaining about random things for those special people lol
and I felt premium because in my family in November of 2018 my mother had bought a pure white Volkswagen Tiguan All Space and now with seeing this video the feeling of feeling premium went away
That’s my favorite from Wolkswagen and they discontinued in USA.
I think Bolkswagon is pulling out of America or something. I remember they just gave my career center 2 free jettas and also last time I checked some of their models are reaching up there in years while in other parts of the world they been updated.
Wiper service position: ignition on ignition off press wiperlever down and hold it.
You should go ahead and buy it. One of the best looking SUVs on the market.
gas-powered-crusader good grief, it’s fugly af
@@nl3712 I like the fact you can get an awesome car without getting bad stigma like you do with BMW , Mercedes-Benz
@@dragospahontu fair enough. i like the previous two versions' styling (a lot), but not the new one (at all).
@@nl3712 ok
@@nl3712 but vw make good cars for the money
Matt, Touareg abt 50 thousand, Audi Q 8 abt 85 thousand, difference of abt 35 thousand for practically the same car, well the Q8 looks a little nicer but thats it! The 50 thou for this Touareg is a steal compared to what other brands charge for a similar SUV! You say at the end that with 50 thousand you can find a plushier SUV! Pls let us know which one because I cannot think of any for less than 70+ thousand offering the size, space, technology, handling, even looks and brand name! Sorry Matt, you get no points from me for this review and I have to admit that this is the first time over the years that I have been following you and enjoyed each and every one of your reviews!
Not in the UK my friend. Prices are very close to BMW and Audi.
Matt says it starts under 49 (its on the review right at the beginning!) and that's what shows on the carwow site price. Carwow shows Q8 starting at 83+ (for same engine /specs to sister Touareg!) and X5 starts at 76+ on lesser specs. This is not me but carwow UK prices my friend, unless carwow has it all wrong in which case there should be corrections!
carwow, if you consider q8 is on the higher side, the sister q7, also same engine/specs/size as Touareg, on carwow is at 80+ thousand and the Touareg is better looking in every aspect
2:12 A VW with a a check engine light on. Classic lol (I'm sure the vehicle is just in accessory power mode). Great review as always Matt!
classic? im not that sure
Catalyst...
Matt love your reviews but hope you would agree that reviewing off-road vehicle without going off-road does not provide the potential buyer with the complete picture. I get it that a lot of people are interested in the superficial ( quality of the plastic, number of USB ports etc. ) but there are I guess a few guys who still care about driving dinamics, performance on and offroad etc. so would appreciate if you could add more of that in the future.
Saw a normal looking silver one in VW recently with the tech pack (and a few other obscure extras I assume), and it was €92,500! 😳😂
Paddy Downey might as well get a Porsche for that price
@@DaTruePowa
Porsche is a good vehicle but not as good off road as the Touareg but is more sporty. It is about personal choice.
I love watching carwow scenarios and I hope one day I see Touareg W12 6.0 on your channel as forgotten Powerful Touareg ever made.
So, what's up with hiding the Wowscore? Is that some super-duper-secret?
Dougscore have more power
Haha, I noticed that he always hides the score with his thumb when showing the iPad
No your not,I have an old one and had this version for a few days,I would have this over any other 4x4 ,it’s just such a nice car 👍
Last time i was so early carwow didnt test exhaust and vents with stick of truth
All hail the stick of truth!!
carwow I’m not a fan of faux vents either, but sadly they’re everywhere now. Seen the Civic Type R?!
This guy is making great reviews. Top1 on youtube right now for quite some time. Stick of truth is great :)
11:20 - first and last sighting of one of these going off road.
I used to hate vw but this car change it around
you could really hear the inner walsall come out when you said “better” 😂
VW loaned me a Toerag for 24 hours to evaluate recently. It was big, bulky and the diesel engine was slow to react to acceleration. Also, all the nice options were extra , which if you ticked, would bring the car into X5/Q7 territory and they are much better cars.
The steering wheel destroyed everything! I just can’t remove my eyes from it 🤣. Good job VW.
Yeah, i am confused as well
One thing, I know a lot of people complain about the steering wheel being the same across all VWs. You *do* know that Mercedes is also using the same steering wheel in the S-Class as in the A-Class, right? Heck, they've even put it in the Sprinter of all places. So one could say it's pretty common practice these days.
Really like the new touareg
OH good i remember the good old days doin hard off roading in a 2005 tuareg r5
Mat, one bugatti chiron please
It is so beutiful
I like how you are honesty about reviews! I thought you always put shortlist, but considering it is very honest! Are there any avoid cars?
First world problems...rear windows do not go down all the way....etc. I am not a SUV fan but VW did a good job making a freezer on wheels, look good.
I wish that non-luxury manufacturers would just bite the bullet and produce high quality vehicles for their upper trim levels. The Mazda 6 Signature, for example, has a lot of cheap plastic on the lower half. Do soft touch / good quality materials raise the costs so much that it’s unfeasible for manufacturers to at least offer them at the higher end?
It’s just disappointing when you see cars like this, which have amazing looking interiors, to then be let down by the materials.