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QUALITY | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
The suspension is adjustable and quite agreeable, cushioning pockmarked roads, unpaved stretches and highways with ease.
AutoWeek
The rear bench is fully adjustable, sliding forward and aft enough to make room for long-legged passengers
Autoblog
fully revamped interior is its brightest asset and surely what driver and passengers alike will most enjoy
MSN Autos
The interior of the 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has luxury-class accommodations for four adults, and the cabin appointments feel more in line with the luxury set than the frugal set. It's in synch with the other VW models in design, yet it's appointed with nicely finished materials that share more in common with Audi in look and feel.
Functionally, the Touareg's high seating position in front affords a good view out ahead. Front seats are excellent, but the rather tall and very wide center console tends to make the front area feel more confining than it needs to be. There's space for five, and the adult-sized rear bench can slide fore and aft more than six inches in all. You won't find a third-row seat, but cargo space is quite good, with a power-folding arrangement that yields a fully flat cargo floor.Still, it's a little surprising that the Touareg doesn't have three rows of seating. In shopping this model, you have to consider that its competition isn't the likes of the Toyota Highlander or Chevrolet Traverse but the likes of the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz M-Class.
Ride quality is quite good whether you go with the standard suspension or the air setup in off-road versions, but the high seating position accentuates smaller motions and choppy pavement.
Conclusion
The Touareg only seats five, but it's comfortable, refined, and well-detailed.
