Volkswagen Touareg R50 (2008-2009) review
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At a glance
| Price new | £63,735 |
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| Used prices | £3,214 - £6,316 |
| Road tax cost | £735 |
| Insurance group | 49 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 484 miles |
| Number of doors | 5 |
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Available fuel types
Diesel
Pros & cons
Storming performance, comfortable and upmarket interior, stand out styling
Incredibly thirsty for a diesel, noisy under hard acceleration, V6 TDI is better value
Volkswagen Touareg R50 (08-09) rivals
Overview
The R50 is the performance model in the Touareg line-up but unusually uses a high-power diesel engine, rather than a petrol, which gives it superb pulling power. The engine itself is the same 5.0-litre V10 TDI that’s available in the standard Touareg, but power has been increased to 350bhp, meaning it can accelerate from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds. It comes suitably attired with a flared body kit, brushed chrome trim and huge 21-inch alloy wheels to give it the ‘bling’ factor – subtle it certainly isn’t.
On the move the air suspension does a decent job of minimising roll but it can’t eliminate it totally and the firm ride means the R50 crashes over bumps. Worse still – woeful fuel economy, high emissions and a hefty list price mean the R50 makes little sense, especially compared to the V6 TDI.
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