Description
Here’s a deep dive into the Volkswagen Touareg 3.0?V6?TDI?BMT?262?R?Line?Plus 5?door Tip?Tronic:
???? Engine & Performance
Engine: 3.0?L V6 turbo diesel, 262?bhp (193?kW) with 580?Nm torque.
Transmission: 8-speed Tip?Tronic auto and 4MOTION AWD.
Acceleration: 0–62?mph in 7.3?s; top speed 140?mph
Fuel Economy: ~42?mpg combined (37 urban / 47 extra?urban) .
???? Dimensions & Practicality
Size: Length 4,801?mm, width (mirrors) 2,208?mm, height 1,709?mm; wheelbase 2,893?mm
Boot Space: 580?L (up) – 1,642?L (seats down)
Towing Capacity: Up to 3,500?kg braked.
???? R?Line Plus Equipment
Stylish enhancements: 21″ alloys, sporty bumpers, black trim, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting
Interior tech: Leather, heated seats, 15″ infotainment, 12″ driver display, parking sensors, 4-zone climate
???? Safety & Comfort
Shared platform with luxury SUVs (Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, etc.) offers high build quality and comfort
Matrix LED headlights and advanced driver assists (active trailer assist, AWD steering) add technological polish
???? Pricing & Ownership
Used market: Around £16–20k for 2016–2018 R?Line Plus models with ~70–100k miles
Running costs: ~£335 road tax, insurance Group 44E, fuel ~42?mpg.
???? Verdict
If well-maintained, the Touareg 3.0?V6?TDI R?Line Plus is a luxurious, powerful SUV with excellent towing ability and refined tech—offering near-Bentley segment feel without full supercar price