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Cons: The Negatives and Downsides Of Owning A Volkswagen Touareg
Worst Things About VW Touaregs

by Jim Walczak
for About.com

2004 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG

The Volkswagen Toureg is comfortable on and offroad.

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Here's a listing of some of Touareg's most negative features (some major, some minor) that might influence your decision NOT to own a Volkswagen Touareg:

  • In congested traffic areas, the navigation system can get "confused" and provide incorrect data, though it quickly detects and corrects its errors.

  • Height of the dashboard may compromise forward vision for shorter drivers.

  • It's more expensive than other SUVs in its class.

  • No two-wheel drive option is offered.

  • Comes with a finicky remote for unlocking the doors. The button must be held down for an unusually long period of time before the hatch becomes unlocked.

  • The optional multi-disc CD changer is located in the rear cargo area, rather than on the dashboard.

  • Cargo capacity is average -- 31 cubic feet with the rear seats up and 71 cubes when they're folded.

  • Unlike in other SUVs, the rear seat backs do not recline.

  • Touareg does not offer a third row of seats, limiting seating to five passengers.

  • The rear seats fold down, but not with ease, and you have to remove the headrests.

  • The sizable rear wheel wells are positioned right at the doorway openings, requiring rear-seat passengers to take caution getting in and out.

  • Poor fuel economy.

  • No separate "off" button on the dual-zone automatic climate control.

  • Navigation system is CD-based, though a single CD covers the continental U.S.

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