Volkswagen Touareg price in Kenya, Specs, Review

Luxury Crossover SUVs have a great appeal to Kenyans, there are usually practical with a comfortable interior. Above that, they have great ground clearance and quite powerful engines, this means offroad adventures and cruise rough roads won’t be a big challenge. One of the choices you have is the Volkswagen Touareg. Below we will look at the specifications of the vehicle and give the prices of different Volkswagen Touareg models in Kenya.

Introduction to the Volkswagen Touareg

This vehicle is manufactured by the German automobile brand, Volkswagen AG and was launched in 2002. The vehicle is a mid-sized luxury Crossover SUV, behind it is the smaller Tiguan. Its competitors include the BMW X5, Mercedes GLE and the Audi Q7.

Volkswagen Touareg price in Kenya,

The price of the car will vary based on its condition, the seller, the model and even the trim level. Still, we can be able to give a range of the price in the market, that is what we are going to do below.

If the above models are above your budget, you might consider going for a locally used one. Just ensure the one you pick is well maintained to avoid losing cash and buying problems. Below are the prices of locally used Volkswagen Touareg.

Volkswagen Touareg Specifications

Let us see what the vehicle has to offer from the exterior, interior and the engine in the sections below.

1. Volkswagen Touareg exterior

The Touareg has a body shape of a typical Crossover SUV, the vehicle is huge with high ground clearance and a sporty look. You can easily identify the looks of the VW Golf on the Touareg.

Here are the exterior specs of the Volkswagen Touareg:

• The cars come with 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
• The ground clearance is 7.9 inches and above depending on the mode which is great
• The VW logo is noticeable from the front, some models of Touareg do have a huge front grill while others have a small one
• Some models will also come with fog lights while others have only air vents
• The vehicle has 19 to 22 inches alloy wheels depending on the trim level
• The car has LED headlights and daylight running lights
• Twin exhaust system
• Electronic power tailgate
• Parking sensors are an additional feature
• From the rare, you will notice the spoiler
• A panoramic sunroof is available on higher trims and can be opened
• Air suspensions is available as an option
• Lastly, there are different colors to choose from common ones being white and black

2. Volkswagen Touareg Interior

The interior of the Touareg has premium materials, spacious and is also packed with tech features. However, the interior might not feel as premium as in competitors, especially with the base trims.

Below is what you get on the inside:

• The car comes with 5 seats(two front and three on the second row)
• The legroom is okay and the headroom is excellent
• Leather interior
• In the cabin, you will find different storage spaces, this includes the cupholders, center box, door bins, seat jacket pockets and glovebox
• The center seat has an armrest and cupholders
• The boot is good and you will be able to back your travel bags in the back. For larger cargo space, just fold the backseats
• Below the boot, you get an uninflated spare tyre
• There are also USB and Sockets for charging your devices
• The Touch screen infotainment system is mounted on the dashboard
• Higher trims have two screens at the back for passengers
• Dual-zone climate control
• The steering wheel is adjustable
• There are child seat anchors on the backseats
• On older models, the seats are manual. Recent models have electric and memory seats
• Additional features include cruise control, paddle shifters, rear auto-dimming mirror, driving modes, start and stop, all surround camera view and heated/cooled seats

3. Volkswagen Touareg Engine specs

The Touareg does not just come with powerful big engines, it has the Volkswagen Blue Motion technology. Blue motion is a technology by Volkswagen that focuses on giving high fuel-efficient engines without losing performance.

Here is a list of engine specs for the Volkswagen Tiguan:

• The engine capacities available include 3.0L petrol with 340hp, 3.0L diesel with 231/286hp and 3.0L hybrid with 462hp. Other engine options that are not that common are the 3.6 and 4.6 with both petrol and diesel variants
• There are turbo options available for the above engines
• Most of the models have the 8-speed automatic gearbox
• The car is a Four Wheel Drive
• Fuel consumption will vary largely depending on the engine you go for, hybrid engines will consume less. The consumption starts around 10l/100km. This also depends on your driving style and the driving terrain
• Lastly, the car has a tank capacity of up to 100 Liters with most having 75 Liters

The Touareg will give you a driving thrill and it handles well for a crossover SUV. Riding in it is also comfortable and the tech features come in handy. The fuel economy is also not that bad especially if you go for a diesel or hybrid engine.

The Touareg is a good pick for anyone who loves adventure yet is looking for a vehicle that will serve the family. The buying price is high but you get amazing tech features and a high-performance engine. The maintenance cost of the vehicle is also a bit high and the fuel economy is not one of the best although not that bad.