Touareg Diesel

Driven: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg TDI Clean Diesel

Picture of 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Execline TDI Clean Diesel

All it took was one drive of the new Touareg TDI to bump our relatively uneducated opinion of diesel vehicles from ‘I think they’re ok’ to ‘Wow, I would buy one of these!’ When most people think of diesel cars, images of rusty old beaters spewing dark clouds of smelly emissions pop into their heads, and sure, this was the state of diesel ten or twenty years ago, but today’s oil-burning cars and light trucks are much cleaner, and quieter, than you’d ever imagine. Europeans have welcomed the diesel-engined transportation with open arms, and while we get some sold in North America, the acceptance is not remotely as high. The majority of diesel offerings in North America today have a luxury badge attached to their nose, with the exception of Volkswagen (and soon, Mazda). Volkswagen, with their premium German roots makes a good case for being classified in the same group, especially when the vehicle is spec’d out at the top level. Our tester was a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg Execline TDI Clean Diesel finished in Deep Black Pearl with Saddle Brown Vienna Leather Interior.

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Competition
In the land of the midsize luxury SUV, the Lexus RX reigns supreme, outselling the sixth place Touareg by a margin of almost 4 to 1. In between these two you’ll find the Lincoln MKX, Acura MDX, BMW X5, and Mercedes M-Class (based on 2011 YTD sales). Sixth place might not seem like a great place to be, but consider that the Touareg clawed its way up there from a twelfth place finish at the end of last year. Supplanting six other contenders such as the Porsche Cayenne, Infiniti FX, and Range Rover Sport is no easy task, but with its recent redesign, the Touareg is climbing the charts.

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Richard Posluszny rolls around in the 2009 Touareg TDI Diesel V6 by Volkwagon. Can it live up to the Diesel name and beat out non-TDI variants ...

Touareg Diesel - 40 items found


Volkswagen : Touareg V6 TDi V6 TDI AWD Diesel 25 MpG Beautiful Rare Find Parktronic SatelliteBluetooth Mint!
Touareg
$39,995.00
Best Offer Enabled
End time: 26-Feb-12 04:19:14 PDT

New2012 Volkswagen VW Touareg Brochure VR6 26 Pgs Diesel+
VW
$3.27
End time: 06-Mar-12 02:16:14 PDT

NewVW VOLKSWAGEN OEM CARGO LUGGAGE NET TRUNK ATTACHMENT TOUAREG TDI DIESEL STORAGE
Cargo Nets / Trays / Liners
$63.95
End time: 04-Mar-12 05:56:42 PDT

Volkswagen : Touareg TDI 10 VW Touareg TDi Diesel Navigation White on Tan ~ Super Clean ~
Touareg
$31,600.00Buy It Now: $39994.0
Bids: 4
End time: 06-Feb-12 02:17:01 PDT

Volkswagen : Touareg TDI 3.0L V6 DIESEL 4X4 LEATHER HEATED SEATS SUNROOF PWR CARGO DOOR
Touareg
$34,993.00
End time: 12-Feb-12 23:11:43 PDT

Volkswagen : Touareg TDI One Owner TDI Diesel Nav Panoramic Roof
Touareg
$49,999.00
Best Offer Enabled
End time: 22-Feb-12 07:27:56 PDT

NewVW Beetle Jetta Golf Passat Touareg Meyle Diesel Glow Plug N10579201MY
Spark Plugs & Glow Plugs
$17.22
End time: 01-Mar-12 11:57:48 PDT

NewVW Beetle Jetta Golf Passat Touareg Diesel Glow Plug Bosch 0250202023
Spark Plugs & Glow Plugs
$24.79
End time: 01-Mar-12 11:52:48 PDT

07 08 09 2010 AUDI A4 Q7 VW TOUAREG 3.0L TDI DIESEL FUEL INJECTION INJECTOR PUMP
Fuel Pumps
$299.99
End time: 01-Mar-12 00:42:04 PDT

Volkswagen : Touareg TDI 2009 Volkswagen Touareg TDI V6, Diesel, Auto, Blk/Blk, Clean In/Out!!
Touareg
$34,898.00
Best Offer Enabled
End time: 17-Feb-12 07:50:39 PDT

Volkswagen : Touareg 4DR V10 TDI LOW MILEAGE Touareg V10 TDI-Diesel
Touareg
$34,500.00
Best Offer Enabled
End time: 06-Feb-12 06:38:12 PDT

NewChrome Volkswagen Lug Bolts Nuts Set of 20 fit Touareg V6 V8 V10 Diesel Wheels
Wheel Lugs
$82.65
End time: 23-Feb-12 06:10:08 PDT

NewChrome Volkswagen Lug Bolts Nuts Set of 20 fit Touareg V6 V8 V10 Diesel Wheels
Wheel Lugs
$82.65
End time: 21-Feb-12 03:52:09 PDT

Volkswagen : Touareg Lux Lux Diesel SUV 3.0L NAV CD 4X4 Turbocharged Tires - Front All-Season Fog Lamps
Touareg
$49,960.00
Best Offer Enabled
End time: 10-Feb-12 05:18:38 PDT

NewVolkswagen Touareg Tansporter 2.5L Diesel TDI Alternator Clutch Pulley F-237653
Alternators/Generators & Parts
$111.95
Best Offer Enabled
End time: 19-Feb-12 05:06:59 PDT

NewVW Touareg 2004-2005 Diesel Glow Plug Bosch Brand NEW
Other
$21.97
End time: 16-Feb-12 23:24:32 PDT

NewChrome Volkswagen Lug Bolts Nuts Set of 5 fit Touareg V6 V8 V10 Diesel Wheels
Wheel Lugs
$23.75
End time: 07-Feb-12 09:05:02 PDT

2006 2007 VW TOUAREG ENGINE 5.0L DIESEL
Complete Engines
Contact Us To Arrange Freight, Crate Service Available
$8,500.00
End time: 07-Feb-12 07:43:51 PDT

Newoem Mann Diesel Fuel filter PU1040X
Fuel Filters
$41.76
End time: 06-Mar-12 03:36:53 PDT

Newoem Mann Diesel Fuel Filter for VW Touareg
Fuel Filters
$69.46
End time: 06-Mar-12 02:51:58 PDT

NewVolkswagen Touareg 4.9L 5.0L Diesel Starter 04 05 06 07
Starters & Parts
$181.95
End time: 03-Mar-12 05:04:25 PDT

NewNEW RELEASE VW AUDI 2.5 DIESEL TDi PD TOUAREG & TRANSPORTER ENGINE TIMING TOOL
Luggage & Covers
$576.70
End time: 06-Feb-12 01:13:52 PDT

NewTurbo Timer Fizz 907 UNIVERSAL KIT TURBO DIESEL PETROL ENGINE 1 Piece
LED Lights
$18.49
End time: 04-Mar-12 19:32:34 PDT

New2012 Volkswagen TOUAREG 26 Page Brochure VR6/TDI Clean Diesel/380 hp Hybrid
VW
$3.29
End time: 03-Mar-12 23:35:30 PDT

NewVolkswagen Air Mass Sensor - BOSCH - 0281002461 - NEW OEM VW MAF
Sensors
Bosch # 0281002461 - VW # 074906461B - Diesel
$130.00
End time: 18-Feb-12 23:20:28 PDT

NewEngine Timing Tool Set VW TOUAREG + PHAETON DIESEL + 2.7 TDI & 3.0TDI
Paint & Body Shop Supplies
$252.80
End time: 13-Feb-12 18:22:04 PDT

NewDIGITAL Power Box CRplus Diesel Tuning VW VOLKSWAGEN Touareg 3.0 TDI
Performance Chips
$299.00
End time: 11-Feb-12 08:24:53 PDT

NewPower Box CR Diesel Tuning VW VOLKSWAGEN Touareg 3.0 TDI
Performance Chips
$149.00
End time: 24-Feb-12 11:03:12 PDT

NewStarter Volkswagen Touareg 4.9L 5.0L Diesel 3.0 kW
Starters & Parts
$181.95
End time: 05-Mar-12 20:40:55 PDT

NewVolkswagen Touareg 4.9L 5.0L Diesel 3.0 kW Starter
Starters & Parts
$181.95
End time: 28-Feb-12 01:26:30 PDT

NewToyota Volkswagen Volvo Silver Turbo+Diesel Emblems
Other
$11.99
End time: 19-Feb-12 03:16:37 PDT

NewToyota Volkswagen Volvo Universal Diesel Badge Sticker
Other
$11.99
End time: 18-Feb-12 06:21:50 PDT

New2011 Volkswagen VW Touareg Brochure VR6 34 Pgs Diesel+
VW
$15.57
End time: 23-Feb-12 22:16:11 PDT

07 08 09 10 VW TOUAREG TRANSFER CASE 5.0L DIESEL
Automatic Transmission Parts
SEE PART DETAIL NOTES IN AD 4 MILEAGE & COMPATIBILITY
$1,800.00
End time: 25-Feb-12 21:11:04 PDT

NewOEM NEW MANN VW Gas Diesel Fuel Filter TDI PU1040X Part
Fuel Filters
$59.95
End time: 23-Feb-12 23:11:18 PDT

NewK&N Air Filter 2002-2011 VW Touareg Gas/Diesel 33-2857
Air Filters
$48.56
End time: 18-Feb-12 04:49:18 PDT

New08+ VW TOUAREG EXCLUDING V10 DIESEL SPRINT BOOSTER 09
Performance Chips
$329.00
End time: 16-Feb-12 08:28:30 PDT

NewPower Box CR Diesel Tuning VW VOLKSWAGEN Touareg 3.0TDI
Performance Chips
$149.00
End time: 10-Feb-12 00:10:41 PDT

NewPower Box PD Diesel Tuning Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI
Performance Chips
$99.99
End time: 09-Feb-12 02:00:03 PDT

NewoEM__VW__TDI____Fuel__Filter___Touareg____04-05____oEm
Fuel Filters
$82.00
End time: 16-Feb-12 02:46:42 PDT