I love my 2013 Touareg TDI. It's reliable, fuel efficient, and comfortable. And the "faux" wood trim is actually genuine hardwood.

The reliability of those is perfect. My grandfather had 3 of them, all v6tdi, all made it to 300k kilometres towing cars around without any problems before he sold them!

Just call it the 'tow-reg' and call it a day! Looks like it wasn't beat on, and the price was decent. Now for the mods! 🚐💨💨💨

I took a few of my relatives to the airport which was about 4 hours away, they had 4 big luggages and the car was filled to the brim. By the time I got to the airport, the avg mpg was about 32.7. By the time I made it back home, Averaged 33.6. It's a fantastic car, really comfortable and fun to drive. Edit: Almost the entire trip was highway with 60 mph avg according to the car

bought my wife a 2014 tdi what an amazing car cant find one bad thing about it

Reunited with TDI Touareg this week. Turned in my 2011 a few years ago for the money. Picked up a 2016 low mileage and grinned all the way across the country bringing it home from N.C. My 100,000 mile calculations on cost per mile revealed that the Diesel is more expensive (at the current prices vs. premium) but, the reliability and reputation of the TDI vs. the V6 Gasser made the decision a no brainer.

It’s not faux wood it’s real. Plus the R-Line uses real metal

I bought a Q7 last year with the same TDI engine and have put 20k mikes on it averaging 28mpg commuting in the terrible Northern Virginia beltway traffic. I couldn’t find another vehicle that can carry family of 6, get such good MPG on commute, tow a trailer better than wife’s LR4 with 5.0 V8, and be nice enough to do business lunches/drive business guests around in. I like the diesel and would buy it again without thinking about it. It’s rock solid and pushes the 6000 lbs + vehicle around with ease.

On the fuel flap there is a small hole on the hinge for you to put the fuel cap on, it saves it from dangling down and potentially scratching the paint

I was on hunt for a touareg tdi for a while i finally got one i loved thanks for the touareg video series i got a lot of ideas from you guys

Looking forward to Day 2! I’m genuinely interested in these now since I watched this. Subbed and liked!

I sold my 07 V10 TDI a couple months back for a Duramax due to needing more space for things like rain tires and spare parts. The Treg is an insanely awesome rig, and you'll honestly get the best towing mileage of any tow vehicle on the market, largely in part to it not being shaped like a brick at the front. Outside of the dumb little VW-ish things that will go wrong, the driveline will be super reliable for you. Congrats!

I've been waiting for this vid. Brill! Subscribed.

The dash wood is real.

Miss mine! Best vehicle I've ever owned. I had the T2 model with V8 and air suspension.

The Touareg/Tuareg are Saharan Berber people. The name is pronounced "Twarregg". Just thought you might like to know..........David(UK)

I have two Touareg’s a 2011 TDI executive model and a 2015 TDI sport model. I love them.

These things rock - congrats!

I just picked up a 2010 vw touareg with the 3.0 tdi its an absolutely amazing vehicle, this is my second touareg... great purchase...

I have a 2012 150TDI, (only sold as TDI after 2011 thank Christ) in Australia. It’s epic, have had it now for about 3 years. Won’t go anyway else now, if I need a pickup I just grab me trailer and away I go! Great video

I have a 2013 Touareg TDI and I recommend using Propel HPR Diesel and put Archoil AR6200 oil treatment and their AR9100 friction modifier. Can't go wrong using this stuff.

Love it! I have a 2013 diesel Porsche Cayenne (same car under the skin) that I daily but I bought it to tow with. It’s fantastic. I’ve had it for 25k miles and over 10k has been towing. With a 5,000 lb load I get 22 mpg. Unloaded I get 37 mpg on most highways.

Did I just watch an suv review with bonus floor mat install?! WTF!!!!! 😂

Pretty much everything with a variant of the 3.0 TDI is gonna be good at towing. These things are torque monsters.

Cool...bought a '14 for much of the same reasons. Hate the cold shift programming as well...I now use the manual shifting option to force the trans to shift closer to normal. Once it is warm I put it back in regular drive mode. Don't drive often with the tank below 1/4 full. It is said that the fuel in the thank is used to cool the fuel pump. If it gets low - the pump can get hot impacting long term service. I have a lot of warranty left so I am not willing to step up to the tunes etc... HTH...

60 mile commute!! That's dedication!! Lots of driving you do! But dammm this is a sweet suv! Please keep us posted on how well it tows, soon I will need something to tow my cars.

Loved the detailed review videos. Most detailed I have seen so far. I am planning to buy one, would it be a good car as a daily driver for a 45 miles daily drive? I am new to diesel so wanted to check, i am driving enough to maintain that diesel.

I just bought a 2011 about two weeks ago... Love it.....

I love my Touareg, I have the T4 gen, towing, family, milage, looks and luxury.

Great video series for those of us with young families, shopping for a Touareg at the moment and this series is going to answer a lot of questions. Looks like a lot more capable than equivalent santa fe / explorer etc. Would be interesting if you can evaluate an airbag system for the rear springs to help level when towing.

You'll like the transmission tune. You get the Engine Braking back for towing and also displays what gear your in even when you're in Auto

Touareg TDi is still on my shopping list for my next rig, I like the warm wood accents though.

Finally... That thing has been lurking in the background for a while now. Cool suv.

Let us know when you need Touareg Parts..... We got you ; )

my e90 325d beemers shows range of 1200kms with full tank but I usually have to fill it up when I've done 1000kms. absolutely love the sound of m57 and all the torque that it gives. I need to buy coilovers and springs for it and new rims for summer tires then I can just cruise happily

Episode 2 why I sold my vw Tureegg 😂

Looking at these for my second car.....I love diesels and have had several....cannot be beaten!

Can't wait to get mine 2011 or 2012 VW Touareg TDI.. there's so many in the US for around 10k including the AEM warranty thing.. amazing car!

Watch the load rating on those tires when towing, there is a large range of ratings and a lot of high performance tires aren’t great on load ratings

Thanks for the info on a tune. I was considering getting a first Gen just for the power. I don't mind paying for a newer car and a tune thanks again.

subscribed ! looking to get one of this

Awsome video, you guys ever see the old version of the Touareg tow a space ship. Pretty sweet I think it was top gear!

Bro. Good SUV. Have one too. Hope to see all the mods you guys going to do to it.

I have owned a 2102 for past six years. Zero problems outside regular maintenance. IMO best underrated SUV on used market.

I love my Cayenne Diesel. The dieselgate "fixes" really dicked with fuel economy, time to torque, and general driveability. Rather than bring the torque in they really damped it down, so that there's nothing...nothing...nothing...all of the boosts. FE dropped from about 32-33mpg highway (hand calculated) to about 29 mpg after the fix too. I'll eventually get a Malone stage 1 tune and reflash the TCU, although I'd be more than happy just putting it back to how she left the factory. I can still tow my miata on open trailer and get about 22mpg keeping it to 70-75mph. Tows like there's nothing back there. It'll hold 8th gear on all but the steepest grades and the speedo doesn't budge. You definitely want 21's with summer tires. She handles like a larger WRX.

I owned this and I loved it!

I forgot that diesel are actually expensive, here in Malaysia it's heavily subsidized. A litre of diesel is MYR 2.18 or CAD 0.72.

Forgot to mention u have to use an additive to keep the HPFP and injectors lubricated. I use power service and it also acts as an antigel

Hey man, just a suggestion I have “CR2 eco box power tune” increases torque and HP up to 40%. I’ve noticed a big increase in power and torque plug in and play takes 2mins notice it after 300miles or so. Easy mode for less then $200 only thing I would recommend is servicing more frequently as the car is working bit harder

The touareg tdi is a great vehicle,only issues are the heater element wears out every 60k or so for the ad-blue/urea and nox sensor which is expensive due to module incorporated into sensor

I'm a Proud VW owner. Your Tuareg is a Fantastic Machine Make Sure you maintain it properly and it will serve its purpose for a long time. 240000 km on its clock it's nothing it will do 3 times that with proper maintenance. Make Sure you Put the RIGHT OIL Castrol EDGE 5W30 LL (7,7 litre) witch is recommended for it and regularly change it every 15000 km/10000 miles and you will have a reliable SUV also do a oil and filter change on your gearbox and you are good to go for another 200k. Good luck with your new Tuareg and Welcome to the VW Club. :)

I'm seriously considering one of these as a daily/tow rig for my Audi S6. Working at a VW dealership might be making me a bit bias....

Fitment on those mats were excellent!

How long did the previous tires last? Good information to share.

Thats funny, I have never had the diesel/dirt all over the pump handle in Alberta. Looks intriguing though, can't wait to see how the VW does!

I've been thinking of buying one for a while now, hence why I watched. Question, do you need to carry oil for this car? Is it using that much? Thanks for the video, all the best from New Zealand!

I have a 2006 V8 Touareg with 172K miles on it and have towed my 7000 pound enclosed trailer for the last 4 years. Has been a very good experience for me. Plenty of power with about 7-8 mpg while towing. This past winter, we bought a 2013 TDI Touareg and love it even more. Love getting 26 mpg and since it's the Lux model, it rides a lot smoother than my 2006. Just towed 800 miles this past weekend and it was nice getting better fuel economy and have a smoother ride. Got about 11 mpg on rolling hills and diesel is about 20 cents cheaper than premium, so that is an extra bonus.

we in Germany pronounce it like "TO-AH-REG" never really liked these things but the V10 diesels truly are impressive.

Lowering a Tuareg.... please don't! But what the hell do I know. You guys are the experts. Can't wait to see the final result.

I wish you the best of luck but I had the exactly 2011 twin of yours and it was horrible. I used it to tow my race car. After only 1 year and many coolant leaks, DPF replacement and transmission replacement I sold it as soon as the warranty expired. I really love my Durango after 94,000 miles.

It’s so funny listening to you guys talk about diesels like that- they’re so common here in the UK and we have 2 diesel pumps (regular and super) and 2 petrol pumps (reg and super) at most stations

I have a 2015 Touareg v6. I’m loving it and wouldn’t trade it in for any 3 row suv out there.

Been debating on sportwagon or alltrack. Think i might just get the touareg tdi

Weathertech is top notch - I always purchase their mats for my vehicles.

Have a 13 cayenne TDI and thinking about getting 2nd gen touareg with a TDI for a daily. I'm hooked on diesels

Grand cherokee wk2 can tow decently .. looking forward to this series!

Got a stage one tune for my 2001 Jetta TDI and I got 60 more kms per tank. Factory runs the turbos at like 30% efficient, the tune make it run 70%

When is the next video? It's been almost two months. Great buy!

We've got a 2014 R-Line and love it. Stage 2 boosts things to 300hp and 500ft/lbs. It's a monster with class.

But what is the tow hitch rated for, as well as tongue weight? Also have to consider your tires when towing as well

we have had almost zero issues with it. one thing that popped up recently, is the door handle unlock and lock functionality has stopped. the key fob still works at unlocking and locking, but the handle doesn't work anylonger.

Weathertech is awesome, got set for my Elantra

Now that we're in spring, and time-sensitive tire rebates have appeared, it would be a perfect time to post a 200TW tire test for all the track guys out there who are looking to try out some new boots this summer :)

Just picked up a 2016 Touareg TDI to be the track car hauler/daily thanks to this video... however mine has 1/100 the mileage so reliability shouldn’t *knocks on wood* be an issue

Can’t wait to see this an offroad monster!

The gas cap apparently you can pin it to the top of the small door so it doesn't dingle around ...nice car..

Also diesel nozzles are different size from gas and the Touareg has a safety cover that doesn’t open up unless you insert the larger diesel nozzle.

Can you share the info of the guy who does the fix to de fix the diesel fix in PA???

before the fix, i got 8.3 litres/100. i usually got 1100 kms from a tank.

Interesting to see the petrol pump seems to have so many grades, 87,89,91 & 94. Here in the UK standard unleaded is 95 octane, super is 98. Many stations have two grades of diesel as well.

How is the TDI holding up? do you wish you would have gotten the older TDI's?

I tow with a Cayenne Diesel, it is an absolute dream.

My parents bought me a 2011 Touareg as my high school graduation gift a year ago!! Let me know if you’re selling your 20” wheels!! I’m looking to replace mine

I have a 2013 Touareg TDI that I bought new. It is a great driving car and loves the highway and towing. I have 65k miles on it now. Thus far, $22,460 in repairs have been made to the car. 4 Adblue heaters, 2 cats, the radio, 4 5F modules, the start button twice, the down pipe and a few other little things. The problem is the car is a Porsche in VW clothes, so you pay Porsche part prices. Don't get me wrong, I love how the car drives, but I will never buy another. I bought a $2k extended warranty so I have had only around $2k out of pocket to cover the warranty deductible. I don't want to rain on your parade, but wanted let you know what you are getting in to. Good luck and enjoy how they drive!

great car. towing limitations are actually due to the mounting braces to the chassis. stiffen that up and tow capacity will increase

I have a 2013 TDi. Lux. ...I can get 700 miles per tank. I tow a 5,500 lbs. travel trailer with no issues. I wish you luck if you have to add a break controller. LOL I love my Touareg!

You really are a glutton for punishment and maintenance Pete. Bravo!

I'm probably the 95th person to say that the Faux wood is real. More than likely it's a veneer of a high quality wood. Veneers are used on boats all of the time to get a beautiful look at a fraction of cost and weight.

Will there be another progress ownership video review?

They make nice garden sheds

I call mine a Toe Rag and I'm about to buy another. Best turning circle, most comfortable seats and some real off-road and towing cred without the comfort sacrifices. Just watch out, the battery is under the seat and needs a special tool to replace.

When do we get to see the track test??

Dave was that video to convince the mrs that her SUV is going to great multi purpose family car? Mate its going to drop in the arse with a loaded car trailer on the back. I've seen them towing small 16 foot caravans here in Australia with only 150kg on the ball and its not a pretty sight, even with weight distribution bars fitted. Glad your not going to lower it.....oh hang on! I seen one rip a 6m boat out of the water last week. It shaved 5mm of the Dunbier draw bar and broke the dam chains off. I think Peter was just being polite "yer Dave this is a great idea" Hand both sets of keys over to the mrs mate you wont be needing them. You know what truck you really need to tow the race cars..................and yes it will need a supercharger upgrade! By the way best channel on KZfaq boys a credit to you both.

Good deal. If the engine and box are in good condition.

I love my 2013 Touareg TDI. Towed my trailer with S2000 like it wasn’t even there. Have a Malone stage 2 tune now so I’ve got nearly 500ftlb torque and def get more range (about 700 miles to the tank) at highway speeds. Towing I can get from NY to Ohio (Toledo) on a tank of fuel.

Please do a track test.

I like those Matt’s. Can you get those Matts in Australia?

Actually the metal and wood inlays are real

Just a heads up, there's a little hole where you put the cap in on the fuel door so it doesn't rest on your paint.

Im looking forward to buying the V8 FSI, but still can't decide between the T3 and T4...