2012 VW Touareg TDI - Daily Use, Towing and Offroading Review

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  • Опубліковано 30 кві 2012
  • In the video, we include what it's like inside and how it preforms as a tow vehicle, daily driver, and even take it off road. The video is intended to be a supplement to our full written review of the 2012 Touareg TDI. We hope that after watching this, you'll visit our resource at goaheadtakethewheel.com/rwrt/?... to read the full write-up. Thanks for watching!
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  • @MEA508
    @MEA508 11 років тому +5

    I've driven my mom's 2012 Touareg and I do actually forget that I'm not driving a sportscar but rather a large SUV. It's so much fun to drive! Great review

  • @IchiTrois
    @IchiTrois 12 років тому +7

    Thanks for demonstrating its towing capabilities

  • @TonyTube407
    @TonyTube407 11 років тому +3

    Never heard of your reviews before, this was my first time watching one. Excellent job! I really enjoyed it, and I watch a lot of reviews.

  • @gordonagent7037
    @gordonagent7037 3 роки тому +1

    I towed a 2.6 tonne tandem caravan around Australia for 2.5 years and it was simply sensational, fuel mileage was outstanding and she never ran out of steam despite some quite challenging climbs. Compared to the Toyota Landcruiser which is so popular here she held her own. The weight of the Treg was a real bonus when towing as the arse sat still in all conditions and the torque you mentioned was another bonus. Tyre wear and brakes were also fair. If I have one problem with the Treg it is that I dont think the electrics are as good as they should be and we had endless probs with ACC, heaters, fans and ac as well as sensors. You need a healthy wallet to support the VW dealership service charges.

  • @jamesslater9422
    @jamesslater9422 11 років тому

    Great review. So often when you buy a multi-purpose vehicle there are compromises and the Touareg seems to have the least of them. I appreciate your well rounded and practical review which pretty much matches exactly what I am looking for in a vehicle and has helped to solidify my decision.

  • @rod444rod
    @rod444rod 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this. I was specifically looking for an SUV to tow my car trailer and car (5000 lbs) and you had exactly that in your video which is extremely rare in car reviews. That answered my question 100% and the Touareg is definitely top of my list to replace my aging (gas guzzling) Yukon.

  • @WillemJacobus1
    @WillemJacobus1 11 років тому +5

    Excellent review! I really like your unpretentious, objective and hands-on approach. It is refreshingly different from that of some of the so-called "big guns" who tell us more about their own prejudices than the actual, everyday merits of the vehicle itself.

  • @GoAheadTakeTheWheel
    @GoAheadTakeTheWheel 11 років тому +1

    We didn't use one when testing the Touareg and it really didn't need one. There are weight distribution systems out there if towing a heavier load or for vehicles that seem to need it more. With the 'reg being so heavy itself, it handled the weight quite well. With the Chevy Tahoe I own, it is much more finicky and could benefit from one. Dave

  • @toryhenrikson1990
    @toryhenrikson1990 3 роки тому +3

    Have owned 2 different touregs v8 2004 and tdi 2014. Both have been great vehicles.

    • @danmc2678
      @danmc2678 3 роки тому

      Why did you sell them?

    • @mateuscabrera
      @mateuscabrera 2 роки тому

      @@danmc2678 because it’s old

    • @SuaveCityGear
      @SuaveCityGear 5 місяців тому

      @@mateuscabrerait would still be running, those TDIs get over 300k

  • @davegran23
    @davegran23 11 років тому

    It was the TDI. Lots more information about the vehicle on our website's article about it (below the video in the summary section, there's a direct link to it). Dave

  • @Bullerias
    @Bullerias 11 років тому +1

    Is there a leveling system when you tow? I've noticed when you took off with the trailer the read end sunk a bit

  • @vido4x4
    @vido4x4 3 роки тому

    Very nice video.

  • @LarryC213
    @LarryC213 12 років тому

    The one thing I find surprising is that even in its most expensive versions the Touareg does not seem to offer the option of ventilated seating. It is something that you never think about until you ride in a car that actually has that feature. After experiencing it I decided that my next car purchase needs that feature. I love that Volkswagen is offering the american car buyer the option of a diesel engine. I hope other car companies decide to do the same.

  • @TurkVladimir
    @TurkVladimir 3 роки тому

    Thanks

  • @jh5kl
    @jh5kl 11 років тому +1

    really good and complete review of the best suv :)

  • @VWRalf
    @VWRalf 11 років тому +1

    No problems at all with mine. The "problem" vehicles seemed to have been the intro models in 2004 and some early 2005. Of course there are 2004 owners that haven't had problems. Get a certified one that extends the warranty.

  • @GoAheadTakeTheWheel
    @GoAheadTakeTheWheel 11 років тому

    So much for a potential acting career for me, eh? :) Weird how a silly camera comes on and people including myself get so nervous. This was one of our first videos; I'm sure we'll become better as we gain more experience.

  • @VWRalf
    @VWRalf 11 років тому +1

    Buy a used one. I bought my 2006 V8 Touareg in '09 for $21000. MSRP was $42000. Great tow vehicle. 12mpg with an open trailer and my ITB Golf with gear on it.

    • @sevenhornets
      @sevenhornets 6 років тому

      VWRalf Check this out. Things are a bit brighter now. Real world towing. ua-cam.com/video/L0N1etQAaYU/v-deo.html

  • @GoAheadTakeTheWheel
    @GoAheadTakeTheWheel 11 років тому

    How has reliability been for you? That's my biggest area of concern with VWs.

    • @benscupps7132
      @benscupps7132 4 роки тому

      Perfect 83000 miles, enjoyed every one !

  • @enchilada01
    @enchilada01 11 років тому

    Did the guy mention japanese technology?

    • @jotz007
      @jotz007 5 років тому

      Transmission in this touareg is Japanese Aisin by toyota.

  • @cesardelatorre5807
    @cesardelatorre5807 7 років тому +1

    really nice that honda prelude its beutiful😜😜😜😜😜😜😜

  • @nyak63RUS
    @nyak63RUS 11 років тому

    Practice makes perfect- an acting career isn't necessarily off the table :P

  • @Jeffreykum
    @Jeffreykum 4 роки тому

    Im buying one with 87000 will it last a long time like 150,000?

    • @benscupps7132
      @benscupps7132 4 роки тому

      Yes if really good engine oil is used and changed every 10,000 miles.

    • @Jeffreykum
      @Jeffreykum 4 роки тому

      @@benscupps7132 good . I need too find a Touareg

    • @GradyRho92
      @GradyRho92 4 роки тому

      If your getting the tdi they will go 250,000 or more miles.

    • @Jeffreykum
      @Jeffreykum 4 роки тому

      @@GradyRho92 I want a touereg tdi under 90k miles

    • @GradyRho92
      @GradyRho92 4 роки тому +1

      Jeffrey Kumjian with the tdi’s, if maintenance is performed there basically indestructible.

  • @kubanskiloewe
    @kubanskiloewe 5 років тому

    i stay with my RX450h !

  • @MarkR973
    @MarkR973 11 років тому

    oh sorry, wrong video comment, my computer is messing up...

  • @nyak63RUS
    @nyak63RUS 11 років тому +1

    He looks out of breath and oddly worried and sweaty.

  • @bmorant1902
    @bmorant1902 10 років тому +2

    What a pathetic review. How about telling us what you DONT like about the vehicle!!!!

    • @loganp7396
      @loganp7396 9 років тому +6

      maybe the car is flawless

    • @Hello-fu5vx
      @Hello-fu5vx 6 років тому +7

      I found it to be a great review

  • @MarkR973
    @MarkR973 11 років тому

    this video is a joke....a complete waste of time

  • @passattdise
    @passattdise 11 років тому

    What a sad video. It's a joke.