Review: Volkswagen Touareg 2021

18/02/2021

Review: Volkswagen Touareg 2021

The contract hire Volkswagen Touareg is an impressive, large SUV with lots of practicality and an excellent interior.

The imposing SUV has been around for nearly two decades and the latest revamp really did improve the offering.

It's up against the likes of the BMW X5 and the Range Rover Sport, with the new model being lower and longer than the one it replaced.

This creates the spacious cabin that is a very comfortable place to spend time in - particularly on long motorway journeys.

Volkswagen Touareg car lease

The Volkswagen Touareg car lease is also a distinctive looking SUV with a luxurious offering.

The boot size is 810 L with a towing capacity of 3.5 tons.

It's also a rewarding car to drive with an innovative active suspension system that delivers a composed stance and reduces body roll when cornering at speed.

The engines and the automatic transmission also underpin the excellent cruising qualities that most people wanting to lease the Touareg want it to do.

Power for the VW Touareg

Engines for the VW Touareg include petrol and diesel choices.

Undoubtedly, the diesels will be the most popular choice and there's an excellent 3.0-litre V6 unit that delivers power and is quiet in operation.

The unit producing 282 bhp offers a rewarding driving experience with a 0 to 62 mph sprint time of six seconds.

There's also a very good entry-level engine that produces 228 bhp, while the petrol engines consist of a 3.0-litre TSI unit producing 335 bhp.

It's slightly quicker than the fastest diesel unit with a top speed of 155 mph and if you aren't racking up lots of motorway miles, then this engine should be considered.

Power for the Touareg is delivered using an eight-speed automatic transmission which is a very good performer with the driving modes also offering the chance to improve response and comfort levels.

Fuel economy for the petrol engine is around 28mpg, with emissions of 253g/km. For the diesel engine, the economy improves at 34mpg with emissions of 228g/km.

Volkswagen Touareg hybrid leasing

There's also Volkswagen Touareg hybrid leasing opportunity with a slightly different exterior styling.

The engine and electric motor produce a combined 462 HP with torque of 700Nm - that's an impressive amount of power that most drivers will enjoy.

The high-performance offering is all-wheel drive, and the all-electric range is 30 miles at speeds of up to 86 mph. For company car drivers looking for a lower Benefit-in-Kind rating, this is probably the model to explore.

Some models also have air suspension which will boost on-road capabilities – and it does deliver a cushioning effect.

There's no doubt that this is an SUV aimed at delivering comfort and luxury with the eye-catching dashboard.

The optional 'Innovision Cockpit'

Drivers also have the option of the optional 'Innovision Cockpit' that features a 12.3-inch instrument display, as well as a 15-inch central infotainment screen.

The overall impression is excellent, and the infotainment system is easy-to-use with nice graphics and accessing the car’s driving modes is a breeze.

The list of equipment is impressive and includes leather trim, predictive cruise, adaptive cruise control, satnav and lane-keeping assist.

There is a lot of safety equipment to keep the occupants safe, including night vision that will detect animals and pedestrians in the road ahead, a semi-autonomous driving system and the car has five-stars for safety from Euro NCAP.

The Touareg doesn’t have seven seats despite being a large SUV - VW says the third rows of seats are not used often and they aren’t available as an option either.

If a large SUV with seven seats is what you are after, you will need to consider the Audi Q7 or the Land Rover Discovery instead.

However, the cabin does have a lot of space and the rear seats are roomy.

Lease a luxurious and comfortable SUV

Essentially, if you want to lease a luxurious and comfortable SUV, then the Volkswagen Touareg is a sound choice – it has an excellent interior and lots of impressive equipment. It is also a lovely SUV to drive.

 

Lease the Volkswagen Touareg

If you would like to lease the Volkswagen Touareg, then check out the Tilsun Leasing offers for low price car leasing deals, or the Touareg model range for business and personal contract hire options. The Volkswagen website has more information on the Touareg.

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