CD Article: 2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI

[CD_Editor]

         
Test Drive:


The Touareg TDI's torquey diesel engine provides outstanding pulling power, thrifty fuel consumption and a long driving range, reports contributor, Bob McHugh.  You will be impressed with the new TDI's overall performance and quietness, says McHugh.
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[tpl]

I want to see a reviewer park a vehicle with the  Ad-Blue or Bluetec system outside for a Winnipeg weekend at -40 with no engine heater and then start it and run it.   Apart from that... why won't they put this engine in a Passat wagon 4 motion.  Must be close to the same internal capacity.

[ktm525]

$65k. For a Consumer Reports black circle special. For a VW.

Lexus GX470 and some $$$$ in your pocket anyone?

[inco]

Given the prices indicated here, I would be looking more at the ML 320 in terms of something I would prefer. Too close in pricing to each other - advantage ML methinks.

After my experiences with VW resale values on my Passat, maybe I'm a little biased - okay afraid.

[airbalancer]

Given the prices indicated here, I would be looking more at the ML 320 in terms of something I would prefer. Too close in pricing to each other - advantage ML methinks.

After my experiences with VW resale values on my Passat, maybe I'm a little biased - okay afraid.

I think if you had a TDI in the Passat you would been laughing all the way to the bank

[sirAQUAMAN64]

Given the prices indicated here, I would be looking more at the ML 320 in terms of something I would prefer. Too close in pricing to each other - advantage ML methinks.

After my experiences with VW resale values on my Passat, maybe I'm a little biased - okay afraid.

I think if you had a TDI in the Passat you would been laughing all the way to the bank

Yeah, I don't know where they're sitting now with the new Jetta Wagon TDI's introduction, but even earlier this year they were ridiculously insane.