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6080 NW Beaver Dr Unit 102, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Used 2016 Volkswagen Touareg VR6 Lux

120,969 miles
For Sale:$9,500
Estimated payment:$215/mo.
$0 trade-in, 10% down payment, 48 months, Great credit score

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  • It has 120,969 miles, which is close to the median mileage of 121,500.

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  • SUV
  • Crossover
  • Condition
    Used
  • Mileage
    120,969miles
  • Aggregate Ratings
    3.4
    3.4 out of 5 stars
  • Generation
    2(2010 - 2017)
  • Trim
    VR6 Lux
  • Drivetrain
    All Wheel
  • Transmission
    8-Speed Shiftable Automatic
  • MPG
    17 city23 highwayMax range: 607 miles
  • Exterior Color
    Deep Black Pearl (Black)Factory Paint Code:2T2T
  • Interior Color
    Black Anthracite (Black)Factory Paint Code:JJ
  • Upholstery
    Leather
  • Size Segment
    Mid-Size
  • Doors
    4
  • Max Seating
    5
  • Max Towing Capacity
    7,716lbs.
  • Weight Class
    6,000-10,000 lbs. (2)
  • Ground Clearance
    7.9inch
  • Final Assembly Point
    Bratislava, Slovakia
  • VIN
    WVGEF9BP2GD012989
  • Starting MSRP
    $51,450

Engine3.6L V6 Gasoline 280hp

  • Fuel Type:Gasoline
  • Fuel Quality:87
  • Max Horsepower:280 hp @ 6200 rpm
  • Power to Weight Ratio:16.77lbs/hp
  • Max Torque:266 ft.lbf @ 2500 rpm
  • Displacement:3.6liters
  • Block Type:V
  • Cylinders:6
  • Aspiration:Naturally Aspirated
  • Fuel Induction:Direct Injection
  • Oil Capacity:6.7liters
  • Cam Type:DOHC
  • Stroke:3.8
  • Bore:3.5
  • Valves:24

Message from the seller

Introducing the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, a luxurious and powerful SUV that will elevate your driving experience. Boasting a 3.6L V6 engine with 280 horsepower and 266 foot-pounds of torque, this vehicle has the perfect balance of performance and efficiency. Its 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission ensures a smooth ride and effortless shifting.

But it's not just about power, the 2016 Touareg also offers a spacious and comfortable interior with premium materials and advanced features. The extra spacing in the cabin allows for ample leg and headroom, making it perfect for long drives or family road trips. The sleek and modern design of the exterior is sure to turn heads wherever you go.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the 2016 Touareg offers features such as a touchscreen infotainment system, navigation, and a backup camera for added convenience and safety. This SUV also comes with advanced safety features like blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning, providing peace of mind for you and your passengers.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this exceptional 2016 Volkswagen Touareg. With its impressive engine, spacious interior, and advanced features, it's the ultimate combination of style and performance. Come see it for yourself and take it for a test drive today. You won't be disappointed.

* Based on opinions and should be considered as general guidance only.

  • Reliability (3)
    3 out of 5 stars
    Generally considered reliable, but some owners have reported issues with the air suspension system and electrical components. Regular maintenance is key.
  • Maintenance (3)
    3 out of 5 stars
    Maintenance costs can be higher than average, especially if specialized repairs are needed. Parts and labor for a luxury SUV can add up.
  • Technology (3)
    3 out of 5 stars
    The infotainment system is functional but feels a bit dated compared to newer vehicles. Features like navigation and Bluetooth are present, but the interface isn't the most intuitive.
  • Comfort (4)
    4 out of 5 stars
    Lux trim offers a very comfortable cabin with supportive leather seats, good sound insulation, and a smooth ride, making it ideal for long journeys.
  • Dynamics (4)
    4 out of 5 stars
    The VR6 engine provides ample power for confident acceleration and highway merging. While not a sports car, it handles well for its size, with a composed ride.

  • Comfort & Seating:

    • Cooled Seats
    • Heated Seats
    • Power Seats
  • Convenience:

    • 115V Power Outlet
    • Automatic Climate Control
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Parking Sensors
    • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Entertainment:

    • Bluetooth
    • Satellite Radio
  • Exterior:

    • Heated Mirrors
    • Sunroof/Moonroof
    • Tinted Windows
  • Other:

    • Trailer Hitch
  • Safety:

    • Backup Camera
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring
  • Technology:

    • Navigation

  • Air Conditioning

    • Front air conditioning: automatic climate control
    • Front air conditioning zones: dual
    • Rear vents: second row
    • Air filtration
  • Airbags

    • Airbag deactivation: occupant sensing passenger
    • Side airbags: front
    • Front airbags: dual
    • Side curtain airbags: front
    • Side curtain airbags: rear
  • Audio System

    • Auxiliary audio input: Bluetooth
    • Radio: touch screen display
    • Hard drive: 60GB
    • Antenna type: diversity
    • Antenna type: mast
    • In-Dash CD: single disc
    • In-Dash CD: MP3 Playback
    • Total speakers: 8
    • Radio: AM/FM
    • Radio data system
    • Auxiliary audio input: jack
    • Auxiliary audio input: USB
    • Auxiliary audio input: memory card slot
    • Radio: HD radio
    • In-Dash CD: DVD audio
    • Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone
    • Satellite radio: SiriusXM
  • Brakes

    • Rear brake type: ventilated disc
    • Front brake width: 1.3
    • Rear brake diameter: 13
    • Rear brake width: 1.1
    • Front brake diameter: 13
    • Front brake type: ventilated disc
    • Braking assist
    • Electronic brakeforce distribution
    • ABS: 4-wheel
    • Power brakes
    • Electronic parking brake
  • Comfort Features

    • Floor mat material: carpet
    • Shift knob trim: leather
    • Armrests: rear center folding with pass-thru
    • Steering wheel trim: leather
    • Armrests: rear center with cupholders
    • Interior accents: metallic/woodgrain
    • Floor mats: rear
    • Floor mats: front
    • Floor material: carpet
  • Convenience Features

    • Cupholders: front
    • Memorized settings: 3 driver
    • Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic
    • Power outlet(s): 115V cargo area
    • One-touch windows: 4
    • Reading lights: front
    • Power steering: variable/speed-proportional
    • Cargo area light
    • Cruise control
    • Multi-function remote: panic alarm
    • Power windows: lockout button
    • Footwell lights
    • Overhead console: front
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
    • Memorized settings: driver seat
    • Memorized settings: side mirrors
    • Power outlet(s): 4 total
    • Cargo cover
    • Push-button start
    • Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
    • Reading lights: rear
    • Assist handle: rear
    • Center console: front console with armrest and storage
    • Rearview mirror: auto-dimming
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise control
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: phone
    • Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function
    • Universal remote transmitter: Homelink - garage door opener
    • Storage: front seatback
    • Ambient lighting
    • Storage: cooled compartment
    • Assist handle: front
    • Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks
    • Storage: door pockets
    • Multi-function remote: proximity entry system
    • Cupholders: rear
    • Multi-function remote: trunk release
  • Drivetrain

    • 4WD type: full time
    • Axle ratio: 3.7
    • Locking differential: center
  • Exterior Features

    • Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated
    • Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
    • Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
    • Front bumper color: body-color
    • Mirror color: body-color
    • Door handle color: body-color
    • Grille color: chrome
    • Exhaust tip color: chrome
    • Rear bumper color: body-color
    • Exhaust: dual tip
    • Window trim: chrome
    • Rocker panel color: chrome accents
  • In Car Entertainment

    • Infotainment screen size: 8 in.
  • Instrumentation

    • Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
    • Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
    • Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
    • Clock
    • Gauge: tachometer
    • Compass
    • Digital odometer
    • External temperature display
    • Multi-function display
    • Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
    • Warnings and reminders: maintenance due
    • Trip odometer
  • Lights

    • Daytime running lights: LED
    • Front fog lights: cornering
    • Headlights: cornering
    • Taillights: LED
    • Headlights: HID/Xenon
    • Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps
    • Exterior entry lights: approach lamps
    • Headlights: auto delay off
    • Headlights: auto on/off
    • Headlights: self-leveling
  • Mirrors

    • Side mirrors: integrated turn signals
    • Side mirror adjustments: power
    • Side mirrors: heated
    • Side mirror adjustments: power folding
    • Side mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
  • Roof

    • Moonroof / Sunroof: power panoramic
    • Roof rails: silver
  • Safety

    • Rearview monitor: in dash
    • Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
    • Child safety door locks
    • Child seat anchors: LATCH system
    • Impact sensor: door unlock
    • Safety brake pedal system
    • Camera system: rearview
    • Automatic hazard warning lights
    • Impact sensor: fuel cut-off
    • Parking sensors: rear
    • Parking sensors: front
    • Crumple zones: front
    • Crumple zones: rear
  • Seatbelts

    • Seatbelt pretensioners: front
    • Seatbelt pretensioners: rear
    • Seatbelt force limiters: front
    • Emergency locking retractors: rear
    • Seatbelt warning sensor: front
    • Rear seatbelts: 3-point
    • Front seatbelts: 3-point
    • Emergency locking retractors: front
  • Seats

    • Rear seat folding: power
    • Driver seat power adjustments: height
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: height
    • Passenger seat: heated
    • Driver seat: heated
    • Driver seat power adjustments: 14
    • Rear headrests: 3
    • Rear seat folding: split
    • Front headrests: 2
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: 14
    • Front seat type: bucket
    • Upholstery: leather
    • Rear seat type: 60-40 split bench
    • Rear headrests: adjustable
    • Front headrests: adjustable
    • Driver seat power adjustments: lumbar
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: lumbar
    • Passenger seat: cooled
    • Driver seat: cooled
    • Driver seat power adjustments: reclining
    • Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining
  • Security

    • Anti-theft system: alarm
    • Anti-theft system: vehicle immobilizer
    • Power door locks: auto-locking
  • Stability and Traction

    • Stability control
    • Traction control
  • Steering

    • Turns lock-to-lock: 2.6
    • Steering ratio: 12.7
  • Suspension

    • Front suspension classification: independent
    • Rear suspension classification: independent
    • Rear suspension type: multi-link
    • Rear spring type: coil
    • Front stabilizer bar
    • Front spring type: coil
    • Rear shock type: gas
    • Front shock type: gas
    • Front suspension type: upper and lower control arms
  • Telematics

    • Wireless data link: Bluetooth
    • Navigation system: touch screen display
    • Navigation data: real time traffic
  • Tires and Rims

    • Wheels: aluminum alloy
    • Spare tire size: temporary
    • Tire type: all season
    • Spare tire mount location: inside
    • Tire Pressure Monitoring System
    • Spare wheel type: aluminum alloy
  • Towing and Hauling

    • Trailer hitch
  • Windows

    • Rear wiper: intermittent
    • Liftgate window: fixed
    • Window defogger: rear
    • Front wipers: variable intermittent
    • Power windows: safety reverse
    • Front wipers: rain sensing
    • Rear privacy glass
    • Heated windshield washer jets
    • Power windows: remotely operated

  • Seating:

    • Seating Rows:2
    • Standard Seating:5
    • Max Seating:5
    • Head Room (front):39.6in.
    • Leg Room (front):41.4in.
    • Shoulder Room (front):59.8in.
    • Head Room (rear):38.9in.
    • Leg Room (rear):36.7in.
    • Shoulder Room (rear):56.7in.
  • Measurements:

    • Length:188.8in.
    • Width:76.4in.
    • Height:68.2in.
    • Ground Clearance:7.9in.
    • Wheelbase:113.9in.
    • Front Track:65.2in.
    • Rear Track:66in.
  • Interior Dimensions:

    • Interior Volume:135.7cuft
    • Passenger Volume:103.6cuft
    • Cargo Volume:32.1cuft
    • Cargo Volume (rear seats down):64cuft
  • Weight:

    • Curb Weight:4,696lbs
    • Gross Weight:6,173lbs
  • Wheels & Tires:

    • Wheel Diameter:19.0 x 8.5in.
    • Wheel Diameter (rear):19.0 x 8.5in.
    • Tire:265/50R19
    • Tire (rear):265/50R19
  • Performance:

    • Power to Weight Ratio:16.77lbs/hp
    • Angle of Approach:26degree
    • Angle of Departure:26degree
    • Aerodynamic Drag:0.37drag
    • Turning Circle:39ft.
    • Breakover Angle:21degree
    • Max Payload:1,239lbs
    • Towing Capacity:7,716lbs
    • Max Towing Capacity:7,716lbs
  • Fuel Tank:

    • Fuel Tank Volume:26.4gallon

All warranties have now EXPIRED

  • Corrosion Perforation
    12 years/120,000 miles
  • Powertrain
    5 years/60,000 miles
  • Bumper to Bumper
    3 years/36,000 miles
  • 24 Hour Roadside Assistance
    3 years/36,000 miles

  • Abs Four Wheel
  • Airbags Front Driver
  • Airbags Front Passenger
  • Airbags Side Impact
  • Airbags Side Curtain
  • Brake Assist
  • Daytime Running Lights
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • Electronic Traction Control
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System

  • Federal Tier 2 Bin 5:

    • Air Pollution Score:5
    • Greenhouse Gas Score:4
    • Fuel Type:Gasoline
    • Epa Underhood Id:GVGAT03.6VUK
  • California LEV-II ULEV:

    • Air Pollution Score:6
    • Greenhouse Gas Score:4
    • Fuel Type:Gasoline
    • Epa Underhood Id:GVGAT03.6VUK

2016 Volkswagen Touareg: A Refined and Capable SUV

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg positions itself as a sophisticated and highly capable mid-size luxury SUV, offering a blend of German engineering, refined comfort, and impressive off-road prowess. It’s a vehicle designed for those who appreciate a premium driving experience without the ostentatious styling of some competitors, while still delivering on practical utility and advanced technology.

Highlights

  • Engine Options: The 2016 Touareg primarily offered a robust 3.6-liter VR6 FSI V6 engine, producing 280 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque. This powerplant was paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic® and Sport mode, delivering smooth and responsive shifts. For those seeking greater performance and towing capability, a potent 3.0-liter TDI Clean Diesel V6 engine was also available, generating 240 horsepower and a substantial 406 lb-ft of torque. This diesel offered superior fuel efficiency and impressive pulling power.
  • Safety Features: Volkswagen equipped the 2016 Touareg with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety technologies, including:
    • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC): This system automatically adjusts the vehicle's speed to maintain a set distance from the car ahead, reducing driver fatigue on long journeys.
    • Front Assist (Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking): Front Assist monitors the distance to vehicles ahead and can provide audible and visual warnings of a potential collision. If the driver doesn't react, the system can automatically apply the brakes to mitigate or avoid impact.
    • Lane Departure Warning (LDW): LDW alerts the driver if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane unintentionally, promoting safer lane keeping.
    • Blind Spot Monitor (Side Assist): This system detects vehicles in the driver's blind spots and provides a visual warning, enhancing safety during lane changes.
    • Park Distance Control (front and rear): Audible and visual aids help the driver gauge distance to obstacles while parking.
    • Rearview Camera: Provides a clear view of the area behind the vehicle when reversing.
  • Trims: The 2016 Touareg was offered in three distinct and well-appointed trims, each building upon the previous:
    • Sport: The entry-level trim still offered a significant level of luxury and capability, featuring standard amenities like leatherette seating, heated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof.
    • Wolfsburg Edition: This trim elevated the experience with premium leather seating, 12-way power-adjustable front seats with memory, and enhanced interior trim.
    • Limited: As the top-tier offering, the Limited trim boasted features like Vienna leather upholstery, front and rear heated seats, a premium audio system, and advanced driver-assistance technologies as standard.
  • Other Notable Aspects:
    • 4MOTION® All-Wheel Drive: Standard across all trims, Volkswagen's renowned 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system provided excellent traction and stability in various road and weather conditions, making it a capable partner for light off-roading and challenging terrains.
    • Towing Capability: The Touareg was a capable tow vehicle, with a maximum towing capacity of up to 7,716 pounds when properly equipped, making it suitable for hauling trailers, boats, or campers.
    • Refined Interior: The cabin exuded a sense of quiet sophistication, with high-quality materials, excellent build quality, and a comfortable, spacious environment for passengers.
    • Intuitive Infotainment: The Touadreg featured Volkswagen's user-friendly infotainment system, typically a 6.5-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth connectivity, USB ports, and an available navigation system.

What to Expect

Owning a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg generally translates to a smooth, comfortable, and refined driving experience. The ride quality is well-balanced, absorbing road imperfections effectively while maintaining composure during spirited driving. The cabin remains remarkably quiet, allowing for easy conversation and enjoyment of the audio system.

Maintenance for the Touareg will align with that of other German luxury SUVs. Regular oil changes, filter replacements, and fluid checks are essential. Due to its more complex systems and premium components, maintenance may be slightly more expensive than that of mainstream SUVs. Following the manufacturer's recommended maintenance schedule is crucial for preserving the vehicle's performance and longevity.

Insurance costs for the Touareg will likely be in line with other vehicles in its luxury SUV segment. Factors such as the specific trim level, optional features, driver demographics, and geographic location will influence the final premium. It's advisable to obtain quotes from multiple insurance providers to find the most competitive rates.

Potential Considerations

  • Infotainment System Responsiveness: While generally user-friendly, some owners have noted that the infotainment system's touchscreen can occasionally be less responsive than that found in some newer competitors.
  • Styling: The Touareg's design, while elegant and understated, might be considered less bold or distinctive than some rivals. Buyers seeking a more visually aggressive SUV might look elsewhere.
  • Third-Row Seating: The 2016 Touareg is a two-row SUV and does not offer a third-row seating option, which could be a limitation for larger families or those who frequently transport more than five passengers.
  • Fuel Economy (V6 Gasoline): While not abysmal, the fuel economy of the gasoline V6 engine, particularly in city driving, is not class-leading. The TDI diesel variant offered a significant advantage in this regard.

Overall Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg stands as a compelling choice for discerning buyers seeking a capable, comfortable, and sophisticated mid-size luxury SUV. Its standard 4MOTION all-wheel-drive, potent engine options (especially the torque-rich diesel), and comprehensive safety features make it a versatile vehicle suitable for a variety of needs, from daily commuting to weekend adventures and towing. While its styling may be understated and it lacks a third-row option, the Touareg compensates with a refined driving experience, a premium interior, and a strong emphasis on build quality and technology. It’s a well-executed German SUV that offers a rewarding ownership experience for those who value substance and capability.

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