I’m in the market for a BIG suv - Touareg or x5?

[Mjfender26]

Hi, wondering if I can start a debate and potentially be swayed toward one of these 2 vehicles.

I’m in the market for a LARGE suv, and have narrowed it down to a e70 x5 or 7p Touareg.

Both fit the bill nicely in terms of size and performance, but what is the better of the two?

I’ve usually stuck with bmw, I currently have a 330d f31, but have been told the v6 tdi is a much more refined motor and delivers power lovely.

Has anyone gone from one to the other? Or currently owning, and can give me some insights?

Ta.

[clockworks]

I had a Touareg a few years ago. An excellent car, but just a bit too wide for the back lanes.

The only problem I had was when I didn't follow the correct procedure for filling the Adblue tank, and the car kept counting down. I believe it's been sorted with a software update.

Never felt lacking in power, and was very refined.

I'd feel far more confident running a 10 year old Touareg than an X5 at the same price.

[Mjfender26]

Everything points to the Touareg.

Luckily I don’t usually do much in terms of back lane driving, I’m on the motorway the majority of the time.

[cerb4.5lee]

I'm a big fan of the X5, so I can definitely recommend them. I used to have a 2004 X5 4.8iS, and I've currently got a 2024 X5 40d.

[Mjfender26]

cerb4.5lee said:

I'm a big fan of the X5, so I can definitely recommend them. I used to have a 2004 X5 4.8iS, and I've currently got a 2024 X5 40d.

Nice one, ever had an e70? The one I’m looking at is a 2013.

[OldGermanHeaps]

Cayenne is a nice toerag.
4.2d is out of this world.

[cerb4.5lee]

Mjfender26 said:

Nice one, ever had an e70? The one I’m looking at is a 2013.

The E70 is the only one I haven't actually driven to be honest, I've owned both the E53/G05, and I've driven the F15 X5 40d too. You can't go wrong with X5 for me.