2006 Volkswagen Touareg Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
14 -17 City / 18 -23 HWY
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Horsepower
240 -310
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Brandon V
It is great for the mountains and will not hesitate in the snow.
I love it. It is a monster in the snow and mountains. Parts and labor can be a little pricey but it is what’s expected when driving a foreign vehicle.
accountCircle Kara W
It is a very safe family car and just the perfect size for a family of 3.
I love my VW. I trust VW and feel very safe in this car. It is just the right size for my family.
accountCircle Rhonda S
It is a comfortable vehicle, smooth driving. Has a good heater, air conditioner.
I don't really have any problems with this vehicle, but it is expensive to fix anything that does go wrong with it. Even to change the oil is more expensive than other vehicles. You have to have special keys to change tire, and everything has to be done in the shop.
accountCircle Donald L
A luxury car that's reliable and quiet comfortable to drive.
Basically the car is very reliable and dependable, a comfortable ride with all the luxury you would want, very good on gas. Just keep up on the maintenance and you cannot go wrong w/this car, driving my car is a pleasure, I had some minor repair problems but nothing major.
accountCircle Nicholas B
It has better mileage per gallon than other more expensive makes.
Very large and luxurious leather seats and very elevated.
accountCircle Tia N
The pros and cons of owning a Volkswagen.
The vehicle is similar to a luxury model. It does have some wear from the previous user though. Sometimes the technical aspects malfunction. However, it warms up quickly in the winter and the seat warmers are fantastic! I wish that the sunroof opened but love that it has such a feature to let in additional light. I just wish it also had a key code in case I locked my keys in the vehicle and it does seem to lock automatically at times which can be annoying. For the most part it is a wonderful rig though and one that I would recommend.
accountCircle Vicky P
Heated seats and my truck space is the best feature I
Battery is located under drivers seat witch make it very hard to change. Around every 4-8 months a new indicator light comes on for something either breaks , lights, or check engine. It's very annoying
accountCircle Wyatt D
It is a very dependable car and it amazing in the snow
I love almost everything about the car but the low gas mileage really stinks. Other than that the Leather is very nice, the Interior is beautiful.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Vicky P
Heated seats and my truck space is the best feature I
Battery is located under drivers seat witch make it very hard to change. Around every 4-8 months a new indicator light comes on for something either breaks , lights, or check engine. It's very annoying
accountCircle Wyatt D
It is a very dependable car and it amazing in the snow
I love almost everything about the car but the low gas mileage really stinks. Other than that the Leather is very nice, the Interior is beautiful.
accountCircle John D
Reliable but not fuel efficient.
It is not a fuel efficient car. It is a very robust car and responds to all weather conditions. Where it comes to problems, the maintenance cost and fuel consumption are mostly the worst factors that I can relate to this model. After all, it is a very reliable car.

Volkswagen Touareg Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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3.2L V6
240 HP 19-19 MPG 5 Seats
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4.2L V8
310 HP 16-16 MPG 5 Seats
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5.0L V10
310 HP 20-20 MPG 5 Seats
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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Owner Reviews

3.89
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5 stars 22%
4 stars 44%
3 stars 33%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Rhonda S on May 13, 2020
It is a comfortable vehicle, smooth driving. Has a good heater, air conditioner.
I don't really have any problems with this vehicle, but it is expensive to fix anything that does go wrong with it. Even to change the oil is more expensive than other vehicles. You have to have special keys to change tire, and everything has to be done in the shop.
accountCircle Brandon V on February 9, 2020
It is great for the mountains and will not hesitate in the snow.
I love it. It is a monster in the snow and mountains. Parts and labor can be a little pricey but it is what’s expected when driving a foreign vehicle.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Rhonda S.

It is loaded has a lot of nice options comfortable to drive and good on gas. Has nice leather seats, a sunroof. Has heated seats. Has good tires and smooth on the highway Is a very nice car to drive around in.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Rhonda S.

It has a cracked windshield. Insurance is usually high on it when it was newer. The parts are expensive because it is a import vehicle. It cost more to change the oil because you have to use top of the line.

Ranks #10 Luxury Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has an average owner rating of 4.00 out of 5 which ranks it #10 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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3.89

Ranks #1 Luxury Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Volkswagen Touareg has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #1 of 11 other Luxury Midsize SUVs.

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2006 Acura MDX
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23 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2006 Volkswagen Touareg have a timing belt or chain?

Answer: If You've got a 2006 Volkswagen Touareg with a V6 engine then it will have a timing chain but if You've got the V8 engine then it will have a timing belt. What this means for people with a timing belt is that...

What are some of the 2006 vw touareg transmission problems?

Answer: The 2006 VW Touareg transmission problems are noisy transmission and hard shifts. The transmission is one of the most critical parts of the vehicle. You will face issues at some point. You could experience...
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Safety & Reliability

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