2005
Volkswagen Touareg

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$58,490

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Available trims

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4dr V6

Starts at

$37,140

16 City / 21 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr V6 Special Order

Starts at

$37,140

16 City / 21 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

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4dr V8

Starts at

$44,260

14 City / 18 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr V8 Special Order

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$44,260

14 City / 18 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V8

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

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4dr V10 *Ltd Avail*

Starts at

$58,490

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Diesel V10

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

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4dr V10 Special Order *Ltd Avail*

Starts at

$58,490

17 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Diesel V10

Engine

Four Wheel Drive

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Notable features

Three engine choices

Low-range gearing

Air or steel suspension

Hilly-terrain assists

The good & the bad

The good

Superior offroad prowess

Strong V-8 and V-10 TDI performance

All-terrain maneuverability

Safety features

Towing capacity

The bad

Modest V-6 performance

Tiny auxiliary gauges

4WD controls

V-6 engine noise

Rear legroom and foot space

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Safety review

Based on the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Frontal driver: 4/5
Frontal passenger: 4/5
Side driver: 5/5
Side rear passenger: 5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

12 years

Powertrain

5 years / 60,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

MY 2016-MY 2017 vehicles / 75,000 miles; MY 2018- MY 2019 vehicles / 72,000 miles; MY 2020 and newer vehicles / 75,000 miles

Basic

Vehicles purchased on or after 1 / 5 / 21: MY 2017 & older, 2 yrs / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2018-19, 1 yr / 12,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty; MY 2020 & newer, 2 years / 24,000 miles (whichever is 1st) limited warranty

Dealer certification

100-plus point inspection

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Most recent

By Daniel Gerber from Washington DC

Owns this car

June 25, 2022

Good comfortable and heavy car.

I bought a 2005 VW Touareg V8 in December 2010. I have no had it nearly 12 years. I do basic maintenance brakes, wear parts, and oil changes myself and I have an OBDII tester to help me with basic diagnostics. As such it has gone to the shop once when I just got it because it had a fuel tank evaporation line that was cracked

and generated an engine check light. It has since passed inspection without problems for the past 12 years. At 17 year and relatively low 135,000 miles a few things are bad. The AC compressor has failed a year ago, it sometimes has a tendency to hop because its central differential stepper motor binds, and the front left HID light has some problem where it does blink on and off with a light failure dash alert. Altogether it has been an extremely comfortable car with pretty good reliability. It also hard on gas with 12-14 mpg in heavy urban traffic and 17-19mpg on highways. It is an excellent towing machine with nearly 8000lbs towing capacity. I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who has minimal mechanical abilities as dealer visits are very expensive.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Transporting family
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 4.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Bobby B from Mount Vernon, WA

Owns this car

January 14, 2021

My wife bought on used

We needed a car, my wife seen this 2005 Toureg. I told her not to buy it or at least take it to a mechanic to pressure to check it first. She did not and now regrets buying it. It has electrical problems that drain the battery. Come to find out that is very common in these cars.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does not recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 3.0

Value 2.0

Exterior 3.0

Reliability 2.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is available in 1 trim level:

(6 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 21 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg?

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

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Is the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg reliable?

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Volkswagen Touareg owners.

Is the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. 82.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5

Based on 28 reviews

Comfort: 4.5
Interior: 4.5
Performance: 4.4
Value: 4.0
Exterior: 4.4
Reliability: 4.0

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