Hi all.
As a long time Discovery 2 owner I am now seriously considering a Touareg. The story goes like this...
I am sick to death of LandRovers! I considered going to an X5 as I don't really go off road much, if at all really (not including flat grass fields occasionally), but I was told X5's are basically a car and no better off road than a two wheel drive estate.
I had barely even heard of the Touareg until an X5 owner recommended them to me. He said something like 'They are every bit as capable as a Discovery2 off road, far nicer to drive, but probably worse on fuel'.
So my main question is that - fuel economy. I gave up trusting 'book numbers' years ago, it's a lottery. So I wondered if any real world owners without any motives could give me an idea of the sort of MPG figures you get out of a Touareg. I know driving styles, speeds etc vary, that's fine. Just looking for some real world figures from real world owners,maybe accompanied by the type of driving you do.
And please don't say 'Don't get one if you can't afford the fuel economy'. It's silly. I can afford to drive one, but considerations of how much it will cost to do so is perfectly logical and reasonable!
I've been led to believe 18-20MPG 'around town' and 22-25 on a long run. That sounds very heavy for such a modern engine but if it's true, that's fine. If it's likely to be more than that it's even better, and may mean I don't bother considering an X5 any more at all (as they are a bit better i think).
Thanks, and grateful for any other comments/experiences/thoughts on moving from a Disco2 to a Touareg. :)
