Note: This interior review was created when the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg was new.
Interior: | 8.0 |
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg impresses automotive journalists with a stylish cabin featuring a wealth of top-notch materials. Critics praise the comfortable front seats and spacious rear seats. Some say the infotainment system is responsive, although others complain that the available navigation feature complicates audio controls. The Touareg has average cargo capacity for the class.
The 2016 Touareg seats five and comes standard with leatherette upholstery, power-adjustable front seats and heated front seats. Leather upholstery and ventilated front seats are available. The Touareg's front seats are comfortable and provide good comfort on long drives, according to reviewers. They add that the rear seats offer generous head- and legroom, though some note that the available sunroof decreases available headroom, which may be an issue for taller passengers.
Standard features in the Touareg include dual-zone automatic climate control, Bluetooth, satellite radio, an eight-speaker sound system and an infotainment system with a 6.5-inch touch screen and HD Radio. Available features include push-button start, a panoramic sunroof, a 10-speaker Dynaudio sound system, a rearview camera, lane departure warning, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, a 360-degree camera and an upgraded infotainment system with an 8-inch touch screen and navigation.
Test drivers like the standard infotainment system's large controls and quick response times. They add that the screen is easily visible and has sharp graphics. However, they say that models equipped with the navigation feature have more complicated audio controls. Critics praise the available Dynaudio sound system.
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The 2016 Touareg has average cargo capacity for the class, offering 32.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the rear seats up and 64 with them folded down. A remote-opening liftgate is standard. A hands-free power liftgate is optional. Reviewers say that there is good small-item storage space in the cabin.
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