Volkswagen Touareg

{{Short description|Mid-size luxury crossover SUV}} {{Use dmy dates|cs1-dates=y|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox automobile | name = Volkswagen Touareg | image = Volkswagen Touareg (2023) IMG 2080.jpg | manufacturer = [[Volkswagen]] | production = August 2002 – March 2026<ref>{{Cite web |title=Volkswagen Bids Farewell to the Touareg |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/775965/volkswagen-touareg-final-edition/ |access-date=2025-10-22 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}}</ref> | assembly = {{unbulleted list | Slovakia: [[Bratislava]] ([[Volkswagen Bratislava Plant]]) | Malaysia: [[Pekan]] ([[HICOM Automotive Manufacturers (Malaysia)|HICOM]]: from 2024)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2024/03/12/2024-volkswagen-touareg-r-line-3-0-tsi-v6-facelift-in-malaysia-first-ckd-out-of-europe-priced-at-rm470k/|title=2024 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line 3.0 TSI V6 facelift in Malaysia – first CKD out of Europe, priced at RM472k|work=Paul Tan's Automotive News|date=12 March 2024|access-date = 13 March 2024|first = Jonathan|last = Lee}}</ref> }} | class = [[Mid-size]] [[luxury car|luxury]] [[crossover SUV]] | body_style = 5-door [[SUV]] | layout = [[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive]] ([[4motion]]) }}

The '''Volkswagen Touareg''' (German pronunciation: {{IPA|de|ˈtuːaʁɛk|}}) is a [[Crossover SUV|mid-size luxury crossover SUV]] produced by [[Volkswagen]] from 2002 until 2026. The vehicle is named after the nomadic [[Tuareg people]], inhabitants of the [[Sahara desert|Saharan]] interior in [[North Africa]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Review: 2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI {{!}} Canadian Auto Review |url=http://www.canadianautoreview.ca/reviews/2015-volkswagen-touareg-tdi.html |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=www.canadianautoreview.ca |archive-date=2020-02-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217133306/http://www.canadianautoreview.ca/reviews/2015-volkswagen-touareg-tdi.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Touareg was originally developed with the [[Porsche Cayenne]] and [[Audi Q7]] and {{as of|2020|10|lc=y}}, the Touareg was developed with the [[Audi Q8]], the [[Bentley Bentayga]] and the [[Lamborghini Urus]], which shares their [[Volkswagen Group MLB platform#Modularer Längsbaukasten Evo|MLB Evo platform]] and chassis.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-12-20 |title=2019 Volkswagen Touareg Spied Completely Undisguised! |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a14499077/2019-volkswagen-touareg-spied-completely-undisguised-news/ |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=Car and Driver |language=en-US}}</ref> The first generation (2002–2010) offered five, six, eight, ten, and [[twelve-cylinder engine]] choices.

==Development== The Volkswagen Touareg (internally designated ''Typ 7L'') was developed as a [[joint venture]] project by [[Porsche]] and the Volkswagen Group, involving the [[Audi]] and Volkswagen brands. During the initial development phase and the early years of its production, Porsche operated as an independent entity, not affiliated with the Volkswagen Group. In response to these market conditions, Porsche's CEO at the time, [[Wendelin Wiedeking]], sought to diversify the company's product range. This strategy included the introduction of Porsche's first four-door vehicle. A team located in [[Weissach]], Germany led by Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert, developed the [[Volkswagen Group PL71 platform]]. It is shared among the Touareg, the Audi Q7, and the Porsche Cayenne. The Touareg and Cayenne both seat five, while the Q7's stretched wheelbase accommodates a third row for seven passengers.

The Volkswagen Touareg is built at the [[Volkswagen Bratislava Plant]] in [[Bratislava]], Slovakia, alongside the Audi Q7. The Cayenne is assembled by Porsche in [[Leipzig]], Germany, at a facility built for Cayenne production. {{-}} =={{anchor|7L|2002}}First generation (7L; 2002)== {{Infobox automobile | name = First generation (7L) | image = 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Sport Automatic 3.2 Front.jpg | production = August 2002–2010 | platform = [[Volkswagen Group E platform|Volkswagen Group PL71 platform]] | related = {{unbulleted list | [[Porsche Cayenne]] | [[Audi Q7]] }} | engine = {{unbulleted list | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' | 3.2 [[VR6]] FSI {{convert|217|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 3.2 [[VR6]] FSI {{convert|237|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 3.6 [[VR6]] FSI {{convert|276|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 4.2 [[V8]] {{convert|306|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 4.2 [[V8]] FSI {{convert|345|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 6.0 [[Volkswagen Group W-12 engine|W12]] FSI {{convert|444|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:''' | [[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#2.5 R5 TDI PD 96-128kW|2.5 R5 TDI]] {{convert|161|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | [[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#2.5 R5 TDI PD 96-128kW|2.5 R5 TDI]] {{convert|172|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | [[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#3.0 V6 24v TDI CR 150–210 kW|3.0]] [[V6]] [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] {{convert|222|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 5.0 [[V10]] [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] {{convert|309|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} }} | transmission = {{unbulleted list | 6-speed [[manual transmission|manual]] | 6-speed [[Aisin]]/[[VW]] TR-60SN/09D [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] }} | wheelbase = {{convert|2855|mm|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|4754|mm|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1928|mm|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1726|mm|1|abbr=on}} | weight = | sp = uk | designer = [[Erwin Leo Himmel]] }} [[File:VW Touareg rear 20081215.jpg|thumbnail|Rear view 7L Volkswagen Touareg.]]

The first generation Touareg was introduced in 2002. It comes as standard with a 4XMotion [[four-wheel drive]] system. It has an automatic progressively locking center [[differential (mechanical device)|differential]] (with manual override) and a "low range" setting that can be activated with in-cabin controls. The Touareg featured an optional 4-wheel [[Active suspension|active air suspension]], which can raise the ride height on command, and an optional locking rear differential to increase off-road capability.<ref>{{Cite web|last=McColloch|first=Douglas|date=2004-08-04|title=Road Test - 2004 VW Touareg|url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/129-0310-2004-volkswagen-touareg/|access-date=2021-10-15|website=MotorTrend|language=en}}</ref> An uncommon option was a front-locking differential. Its load level ground clearance is at {{convert|6.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, Off-Road Level is at {{convert|9.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, and extra clearance of {{convert|11.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bedard|first=Patrick|date=2002-09-01|title=2004 Volkswagen Touareg|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a15135845/2004-volkswagen-touareg-first-drive-review|access-date=2021-10-15|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US}}</ref> It won multiple awards such as the Best Luxury SUV, Best Sport/Utility, Best 4x4, and, Least Green Car of 2004 in America.<ref>{{Cite news|url= https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2007/jun/24/motoring.shopping |title= Cruising for a bruising |work= [[The Guardian]] |date= 24 June 2007 |access-date= 25 March 2023 |last= Love |first= Martin}}</ref>[[File:2007-2008 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 03.jpg|thumbnail|Interior.]]

===Engines=== {| class="wikitable" |- !colspan=5|[[Petrol engine]]s |- !Model!!Year!!Engine type!!Power, torque at rpm!!Engine Code |- |3.2 VR6||2002–2007||{{convert|3189|cc|1|abbr=on}} [[VR6 engine|VR6]]||{{convert|220|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|310|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}}||AZZ/BAA/BKJ/ BRJ/BMV/BMX |- |3.6 VR6||2007–2010||{{convert|3597|cc|1|abbr=on}} [[VR6 engine|VR6]]||{{convert|280|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|360|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}}||BHL/BHK |- |4.2 V8||2002–2007||{{convert|4163|cc|1|abbr=on}} 40v [[V8 engine|V8]]||{{convert|310|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|410|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}}||AXQ |- |6.0 W12||2005–2010||{{convert|5998|cc|1|abbr=on}} [[Volkswagen Group W-12 engine|W12]]||{{convert|450|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|600|Nm|0|abbr=on|lk=on}}|| |- !colspan=5|[[Diesel engine]]s |- !Model!!Year!!Engine type!!Power, torque at rpm!!Engine Code |- |[[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#2.5 R5 TDI PD 96-128kW|2.5 I5 TDI]]||2003–2010||{{convert|2461|cc|1|abbr=on}} [[straight-five engine|I5]] [[turbocharger|Turbo]]|| {{convert|163|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}}

{{convert|174|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}} ||BAC/ BPE (late models) |- |3.0 V6 TDI||2004–2010||{{convert|2967|cc|1|abbr=on}} V6 Turbo||{{convert|225|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}}, {{convert|500|Nm|lbf.ft|0|abbr=on}}||BKS |- |5.0 V10 TDI||2002–2008||{{convert|4921|cc|1|abbr=on}} [[V10 TDI|V10]] Turbo||{{convert|313|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,750 rpm, {{convert|750|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000 rpm ||AYH/BLE/BKW/ BWF |}

====W12 (2005–2010)==== The 6.0-litre [[double overhead camshaft]] (DOHC), 48-valve [[Volkswagen Group W-12 engine|W12 engine]] version was initially intended to be a limited-edition model, with just 500 units planned to be produced; around 330 were slated for sale in Saudi Arabia, with the remainder sold in Europe. Some of those W12 Touaregs were sold in China, but the number sold is unknown. No sales were made in the United States. Eventually, the W12 model became an ordinary model without any production restrictions. According to Volkswagen, it can accelerate from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 5.9 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of {{cvt|155|mph|km/h|round=5|order=flip}}.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2004-09-24 |title=Volkswagen Touareg W12 Sport |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a15132620/volkswagen-touareg-w12-sport-auto-shows/ |work=Car and Driver}}</ref>

====V10 TDI (2002–2008)==== The [[V10 TDI]] was offered in the United States for a limited time in 2004, but emissions regulations forced it off the market temporarily.<ref>{{cite web|title=Auto Tech: Pumpe Duse|url=http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jk/040929.htm|work=CanadianDriver Communications Inc.|publisher=CanadianDriver.com|date=29 September 2004|access-date=4 November 2009|archive-date=2016-04-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160411164848/http://autos.ca/articles/jk/040929.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The V10 TDI returned to the U.S. market as a 2006 model-year vehicle in five states. Later US models went on sale in 2006, which were compliant with all 50 states' emission standards as they used ultra-low sulphur diesel and particulate filters.<ref>{{cite web |last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2006/10/19/vw-touareg-diesel-now-on-sale-with-a-particulate-filter/ |title=2006 VW Touareg diesel now on sale with a particulate filter |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2006-10-19 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2012-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318010953/http://green.autoblog.com/2006/10/19/vw-touareg-diesel-now-on-sale-with-a-particulate-filter/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Stricter [[California Air Resources Board]] (CARB) emissions standards resulted in the V10 TDI being compliant with only 43 out of 50 state emissions standards in 2008<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Jason|date=2008-10-01|title=2008 Volkswagen Touareg v10 TDI - Featured Diesel SUV - Diesel Power Magazine|url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/0810dp-2008-volkswagen-touareg-v10-tdi/|access-date=2021-10-15|website=MotorTrend|language=en}}</ref> before being cancelled again in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid|first=Sam|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/27/in-the-autoblog-garage-2008-volkswagen-touareg-v10-tdi|title=In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI|publisher=Autoblog.com|date=2008-10-27 |access-date=2009-07-14}}</ref> The V10 engine was replaced by a V6 TDI engine that met the CARB minimum emission requirements for the 2009 model year.

The Touareg's first [[Facelift (automobile)|facelift]] was unveiled at the [[Paris Motor Show#2006|2006 Paris Motor Show]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2006/09/29/paris-motor-show-volkswagen-touareg-world-premiere/|title=Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen Touareg world premiere|author=Stuart Waterman|work=Autoblog|date=29 September 2006 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> with its North American debut at the 2007 New York Auto Show as a 2008 model.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/04/04/new-york-auto-show-volkswagen-unveils-the-touareg-2/|title=New York Auto Show: Volkswagen unveils the Touareg 2|author=John Neff|work=Autoblog|date=4 April 2007 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> It now features the shield grille styling shared with other vehicles in the Volkswagen range. The updated Touareg has more than 2300 redesigned parts and includes new technological features: *ABS Plus, which works in conjunction with the [[traction control system]] and shortens the braking distance by up to 25% on loose surfaces; *Front Scan, an [[adaptive cruise control]] system which can slow or even stop the car depending on traffic conditions; *Side Scan, a [[blind-spot monitor]]: it uses radar at the rear of the car to sense another car's presence and causes [[light-emitting diode]]s (LEDs) built into the wing mirrors to flash. If the driver indicates to move out, the LEDs flash at an accelerated rate to warn the driver until the other vehicle moves out of the Touareg's field of vision.

The 2007 Touareg could be equipped with a driving dynamics package, a [[Vehicle rollover|rollover]] sensor, a 620-watt Dynaudio sound system, and redesigned comfort seats. All diesel versions now have the [[diesel particulate filter]] standard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.topspeed.com/cars/volkswagen/2007-volkswagen-touareg-ar13494.html/|archive-url=https://archive.today/20141126044817/http://www.topspeed.com/cars/volkswagen/2007-volkswagen-touareg-ar13494.html/|url-status=dead|archive-date=26 November 2014|title=2007 Volkswagen Touareg|author=Simona|date=28 September 2006|work=Top Speed|access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

In the US and Canada, the facelifted Touareg was marketed as the Touareg 2 for the 2008–2010 model years, reverting to simply '''Touareg''' in 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harwood |first=Allyson |date=2008-03-04 |title=2008 Volkswagen Touareg 2 - Road Test - Truck Trend |url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/163-0802-2008-volkwagen-touareg-2 |access-date=2026-03-30 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref>

The Touareg R50 is the third Volkswagen after the Golf and Passat to be given the '[[Volkswagen R|R]]' treatment by [[quattro GmbH#Comparisons to other brands|Volkswagen Individual GmbH]]. The R50 global launch was at the 2007 [[Australian International Motor Show]].

The "R50" naming comes from the engine displacement: 5.0 L. The R50 was offered with a 5.0-litre V10 diesel engine that produces {{convert|257|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|850|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque, pushing the car from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|0|abbr=on}} in 6.7 seconds.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/10/vw-releases-details-on-350hp-touareg.html|title=VW Releases Details On 350Hp Touareg R50 – Carscoop|publisher=Carscoop.blogspot.com|access-date=2009-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111001052122/http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/10/vw-releases-details-on-350hp-touareg.html|archive-date=2011-10-01|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The R50 came standard with 21-inch ''Omanyt'' wheels, sport-tuned air suspension, decorative 'engine spin' finish interior trim inlays, and an optional four-zone Climatronic climate control system.

====V6 TDI (2007–2010)==== The 2007 version of the V6 TDI has {{convert|239|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|500|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. With this engine, the Touareg can reach {{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} from a standstill in 8.3 seconds.<ref>{{cite web |last=Navarro |first=Xavier |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2007/11/21/volkswagen-improves-the-touareg-tdi/ |title=Volkswagen improves the Touareg TDI |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2007-11-21 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2018-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730202747/http://green.autoblog.com/2007/11/21/volkswagen-improves-the-touareg-tdi/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

====V6 TDI Clean Diesel (2009–2016)==== The V6 TDI Clean Diesel featuring [[Selective Catalytic Reduction]] (SCR) system replaced the V10 TDI in US and Canada. The Touareg contains a {{convert|4.5|usgal}} tank in the rear of the vehicle underneath the spare tyre, which stores the AdBlue solution. Volkswagen states that the tank should be checked and replenished if necessary every {{convert|5000|mi}}.<ref>{{Cite news |title=2010 Volkswagen Maintenance Schedule For USA, Touareg 3.0L TDI Engine Only |url=https://pics.tdiclub.com/data/516/2010_Touareg.pdf |work=Volkswagen}}</ref> The Touareg does not include the NOX storage catalyst found in [[Volkswagen Jetta|Jetta]] Clean Diesel TDI due to its heavy weight.<ref>{{cite web |author=Lou Ann Hammond |url=http://www.carlist.com/blog/?p=1109 |title=2009 VW Touareg TDI is a clean diesel, retrieved 12-Dec-08 |publisher=Carlist.com |date=2008-12-09 |access-date=2010-10-09 }}{{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

The Touareg BlueTDI was unveiled at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2007|2007 Geneva Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Blanco |first=Sebastian |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2007/03/06/more-pictures-and-details-of-vws-touareg-bluetdi-in-geneva/ |title=More pictures and details of VW's Touareg BlueTDI in Geneva |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2007-03-06 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2018-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730202902/http://green.autoblog.com/2007/03/06/more-pictures-and-details-of-vws-touareg-bluetdi-in-geneva/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> The production version of the V6 TDI Clean Diesel was unveiled at the 2008 [[LA Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2008/11/20/la-2008-volkswagen-touareg-v6-tdi-25-mpg-highway |title=LA 2008: Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI, 25 mpg highway |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2008-11-20 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2018-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730203024/http://green.autoblog.com/2008/11/20/la-2008-volkswagen-touareg-v6-tdi-25-mpg-highway |url-status=dead }}</ref>

====Touareg "Lux Limited" (2009)==== The Touareg "Lux Limited" is a version of the V6 TDI Clean Diesel (225PS), V6 FSI, and V8 FSI for the US market. It features 20-inch alloy wheels ("Mountain" type) with size 275 all-season tires and a choice of 4 body colours (Sapphire Blue, Black Magic Pearl, Campanella White, and Galapagos Gray). It also came equipped with a full body colour aerodynamics kit, dual power front seats, full Cricket two-tone leather interior, touch screen navigation with streaming Bluetooth audio, 320-watt 11-speaker audio system, and adaptive high-intensity discharge headlamps.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 NAIAS.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2009/01/13/detroit-2009-volkswagen-touareg-lux-limited-sports-j-crew-col/|title=Detroit 2009: Volkswagen Touareg Lux Limited sports J. Crew colors|author=Jonathon Ramsey|work=Autoblog|date=13 January 2009 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

====Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid (2009)==== The Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid is a prototype [[hybrid vehicle]] featuring a {{convert|2995|cc|abbr=on}} V6 petrol engine with a 'Twin Vortices Series' (TVS) supercharger rated at {{convert|333|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm and {{convert|440|Nm|abbr=on|0}} of torque at 3,000 rpm, an electric motor rated at {{convert|52|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|300|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It has combined ratings of {{convert|374|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|550|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. The electric motor is powered by a 240-cell, 288 V, 6 Ah nickel metal-hydride battery array. The 4motion four-wheel drive system utilises a lighter [[Torsen]] centre differential from the [[Audi Q7]] to save weight. The electric motor has a top speed of {{convert|50|km/h|abbr=on}}. Start-stop system supports [[regenerative braking]], and coasting. Power steering and air conditioning were changed to be powered by battery.

The planned production version included a special E-switch that the driver can activate for pure electric driving, {{convert|160|km/h|abbr=on}} coasting speed.<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://www.autobloggreen.com/2009/02/02/volkswagen-to-launch-touareg-bluemotion-hybrid-in-2010/ |title=Volkswagen to launch Touareg BlueMotion hybrid in 2010 |publisher=Autobloggreen.com |date=2009-02-02 |access-date=2010-10-09}}</ref>

====Engines==== {{Unsourced section|date=December 2024}} US models include 3.6 V6, 4.2 V8 FSI, BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI. Canada models include 3.6 VR6, BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI. BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI was sold as V6 TDI Clean Diesel in US and Canada.

{| class="wikitable" |- !colspan=6|[[Petrol engine]]s |- !model!!years!!engine type!!power at rpm!!torque at rpm |- |3.6 VR6||2006–2010||{{convert|3597|cc|abbr=on}} [[VR6 engine|VR6]] [[gasoline direct injection|FSI]]||{{convert|280|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,250||{{convert|360|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,500-5,000 |- |4.2 V8 FSI||2006–2010||{{convert|4163|cc|abbr=on}} 32v [[V8 engine|V8]] FSI||{{convert|350|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800||{{convert|440|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 |- |6.0 W12||2005–2010||{{convert|5998|cc|abbr=on}} [[Volkswagen Group W-12 engine|W12]]||{{convert|450|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000||{{convert|600|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 3,250 |- !colspan=6|[[Diesel engine]]s |- !model!!years!!engine type!!power at rpm!!torque at rpm |- |2.5 R5 TDI||2003–2010||{{convert|2461|cc|abbr=on}} [[straight-five engine|I5]] [[Pumpe-Düse]] turbo ||{{convert|163|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 {{convert|174|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500

||{{convert|400|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,250 |- |3.0 V6 TDI||2007–2010||{{convert|2967|cc|abbr=on}} V6 [[common rail]] turbo||{{convert|240|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000-4,400||{{convert|500|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 1,500-3,000 manual, {{convert|550|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-2,250 automatic |- |3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion||2009–2015||{{convert|2967|cc|abbr=on}} V6 common rail turbo||{{convert|225|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500||{{convert|550|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-2,250 |- |[[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#V10 TDI|5.0 V10 TDI]]||2002–2010||{{convert|4921|cc|abbr=on}} [[V10 engine|V10]] Pumpe-Düse turbo||{{convert|313|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,750||{{convert|750|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000 |- |R50 5.0 V10 TDI||2007–2010||{{convert|4921|cc|1|abbr=on}} V10 Pumpe-Düse turbo||{{convert|350|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500||{{convert|850|Nm|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000 |}

====Transmissions==== {{Unsourced section|date=December 2024}} {| class="wikitable" |- !colspan=3|Petrol engines |- !Model!!Year!!Transmission type |- |3.2 V6||2003–2007||6-speed manual, 6 speed automatic |- |3.6 V6||2006–||6-speed automatic |- |4.2 V8||2006–||6-speed automatic |- |6.0 W12||2005–||6-speed automatic |- !colspan=3|Diesel engines |- !Model!!Year!!Transmission type |- |2.5 R5 TDI||2003–||6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic |- |3.0 V6 TDI||2007–||6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic |- |BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI||2009–||6-speed automatic |- |5.0 V10 TDI||2002–||6-speed automatic |- |R50||2007–||6-speed automatic |}

===Marketing=== In Canada and the US, ads showed the Touareg capable of maneuvers that other Volkswagen cars could not, such as going right through a snowbank while a New Beetle got stuck.{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} A 2007 Volkswagen Touareg [[V10 TDI]] pulled a [[Boeing 747]] as part of an advertising campaign, which holds the world record for the heaviest load towed by a passenger car.<ref>{{cite web|last=Neff |first=John |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/22/touareg-v10-tdi-tows-a-747/ |title=Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 — Autoblog |publisher=Autoblog.com |date=2006-11-22 |access-date=2011-01-17}}</ref> On [[Massacre of the Innocents|Holy Innocents' Day]] in 2007, Volkswagen Spain's website showed a fake Touareg Cabrio convertible. The site was registered to VW's Spanish division.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/12/28/practical-joke-of-the-day-vw-touareg-cabrio/|title=Practical Joke of the Day: VW Touareg Cabrio|first=Alex | last = Nuñez|work=Autoblog|date=28 December 2007 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

As the second generation Touareg launch campaign was a [[Cross-media marketing|tie in]] with ''[[The Bourne Ultimatum (film)|The Bourne Ultimatum]]'' movie, Volkswagen launched an online stunt simulator where users could maneuver any of six different VW models through various explosions, while altering vehicle speeds, props, sound effects, and camera angles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/07/time-waster-of-the-day-borne-stunt-simulator/|title=Time waster of the day: Bourne Stunt Simulator|first=Siddharth | last = Raja|work=Autoblog|date=7 August 2007 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

===Safety=== {{ANCAP |overall_stars=5 |year=2004 |reference_code=ae3c73 |description=Volkswagen Touareg variant(s) as tested |frontal_offset=14.47/16 |side_impact=16/16 |pole=2/2 |seat_belt_reminders=2/3 |whiplash_protection=Not Assessed |pedestrian_protection=Poor |electronic_stability_control=Standard }}

=={{anchor|7P|2010}}Second generation (7P; 2010)== {{Infobox automobile | name = Second generation (7P) | image = VW Touareg V8 TDI (II) – Frontansicht (1), 2. Juli 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg | production = 2010–2018 | platform = [[Volkswagen Group E platform|Volkswagen Group PL72 platform]] | related = {{unbulleted list | [[Porsche Cayenne]] | [[Audi Q7]] }} |engine = {{unbulleted list | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' | 3.0 [[V6 engine|V6]] [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] FSI {{convert|286|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} (for V6 FSI Sport) | 3.6 V6 FSI {{convert|247|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 3.6 V6 FSI BlueMotion Technology {{convert|276|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | 4.2 [[V8 engine|V8]] FSI {{convert|355|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | '''Petrol [[Hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]]:''' | 3.0 V6 [[Turbocharger|Turbo]] FSI {{convert|328|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:''' | [[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#3.0 V6 24v TDI CR 150–210 kW|3.0]] V6 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] {{convert|201|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | [[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#3.0 V6 24v TDI CR 150–210 kW|3.0]] V6 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] {{convert|236|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | [[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#3.0 V6 24v TDI CR 150–210 kW|3.0]] V6 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] {{convert|242|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} | [[List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#4.2 V8 TDI CR 235-257kW|4.2]] V8 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] {{convert|335|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}} }} | transmission = 8-speed [[Aisin–Toyota 8-speed automatic transmission|TL-80SN/TR-82SD]] [[Automatic transmission|automatic]]<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://vagparts.co.nz/vw-volkswagen-touareg-7p-3-0-tdi-diesel-8-speed-transmission-nxh-0c8300038d-aisin-tr-81sd-0c8-2011-2016-only-35-000km/ | title=VW Volkswagen Touareg 7p 3.0 TDI diesel 8-speed transmission NXH 0C8300038D Aisin TR-81SD 0C8 2011 - 2016 only 35,000km | website=vagparts.co.nz}}</ref> | wheelbase = {{convert|113.9|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | length = {{convert|188.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | width = {{convert|76.4|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} | height = {{unbulleted list | {{convert|67.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.vw.com/en/models/touareg/trims-specs.s10_trimlevel_comparison.suffix.html/2011_touareg~2Ffsi/model_0=8-speed_automatictransmission/model_1=8-speed_automatictransmission/model_2=8-speed_automatictransmission/tab=features_~2Ftechnical/trimlevel_1=2011_touareg~2Ftdi/trimlevel_2=2011_touareg~2Ftsi.html#/tab=51af41db6847a5bf74293ab78295b9c5 |title=2012 Volkswagen Touareg SUV Trims & Specifications | Volkswagen |publisher=Vw.com |access-date=2011-09-20 |archive-date=2018-04-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410201952/http://www.vw.com/en/models/touareg/trims-specs.s10_trimlevel_comparison.suffix.html/2011_touareg~2Ffsi/model_0=8-speed_automatictransmission/model_1=8-speed_automatictransmission/model_2=8-speed_automatictransmission/tab=features_~2Ftechnical/trimlevel_1=2011_touareg~2Ftdi/trimlevel_2=2011_touareg~2Ftsi.html#/tab=51af41db6847a5bf74293ab78295b9c5 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | Hybrid: {{convert|68.2|in|mm|0|abbr=on|order=flip}} }} | weight = | sp = uk | successor = [[Volkswagen Atlas]] (US and Canada) | designer = [[Klaus Zyciora|Klaus Bischoff]] }} [[File:VW Touareg Exclusive V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology (II) – Heckansicht, 3. Juli 2013, Münster.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI BlueMotion (Germany).]] [[File:Autosalon Brno 2011 (129).jpg|thumb|left|Interior.]]

The second generation (Typ ''7P'') Touareg was revealed on 10 February 2010, in [[Munich]]<ref name="volkswagen-media-services.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2010/02/10/to_the_point__world.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|title=New Touareg takes the SUV idea into the future|access-date=17 February 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303155255/https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2010/02/10/to_the_point__world.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html|archive-date=2012-03-03|url-status=dead}}</ref> and later at the 2010 Beijing International Auto Show.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vw.com.cn/zh/corporate_information/news/NewsIndex/NewsArchive2010.suffix.html/News2010~2FNews_20100408.html|title=在华六大品牌齐亮相大众汽车集团以史上最强阵容参加2010北京国际车展|date=2010-04-08|access-date=2012-08-09|archive-date=2012-12-03|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121203164310/http://www.vw.com.cn/zh/corporate_information/news/NewsIndex/NewsArchive2010.suffix.html/News2010~2FNews_20100408.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

The new Touareg features a world-first automotive headlight technology: the "Dynamic Light Assist" [[Dynamic Light Assist|glare-free high beam]].<ref name="volkswagen-media-services.com"/> Unlike an adaptive high-beam system, the Dynamic Light Assist system continually and gradually adjusts not only the high-beam range but also its pattern.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.zercustoms.com/news/2011-Volkswagen-Touareg.html|title=2011 Volkswagen Touareg|access-date=17 February 2010}}</ref> The beam pattern changes its direction continually so that vehicles in front are not being illuminated, while the area surrounding them is being constantly illuminated at high beam intensity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6mmQxfqo7o|title=Mobileye & Visteon|website=[[YouTube]]|date=9 December 2009 |access-date=18 February 2010}}</ref>

===Features=== *[[Adaptive cruise control]] with new Stop & Go function *[[Lane departure warning system]]: Lane Assist *[[Blind Spot Monitor]]: Side Assist *[[Front Assist]] Collision avoidance system for front (with full automatic emergency braking)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2010/03/04/to_the_point__the.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html |title=To the Point: The New Touareg. Volkswagen SUV is one of the safest automobiles of all times |access-date=2 June 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720152923/https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2010/03/04/to_the_point__the.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html |archive-date=July 20, 2011 }}</ref> *Area View with four cameras *Adaptive Air Suspension with [[continuous damping control]] (CDC) and Adaptive Body Roll Compensation *Standard 8-speed [[automatic transmission]]

===Touareg Hybrid (2010–2018)=== [[File:Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 4motion C2 from 2010 frontright 2011-08-07 A.jpg|thumb|left|Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid (Europe).]]

The vehicle was unveiled at the [[Geneva Motor Show#2010|2010 Geneva Motor Show]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/02/geneva-2010-2011-volkswagen-touareg-sports-more-features-and-cu/|title=Geneva 2010: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg sports more features and curves, less weight|author=Jonathon Ramsey|work=Autoblog|date=2 March 2010 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> and later at the 2010 New York International Auto Show and<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/31/new-york-2010-second-generation-volkswagen-touareg-makes-u-s-d/|title=New York 2010: Second generation Volkswagen Touareg makes U.S. debut, Hybrid too|author=Frank Filipponio|work=Autoblog|date=31 March 2010 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref> the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.

The Chinese model went on sale in early 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/news/2010/12/think_blue_at_guangzhou_auto_show.html|title=Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Brand Interprets "Think Blue." at Guangzhou Auto Show|author=Volkswagen Group|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714221531/http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/news/2010/12/think_blue_at_guangzhou_auto_show.html|archive-date=14 July 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>

===Touareg Exclusive (2010–2018)=== The Touareg Exclusive is a version of the Touareg that features seats with a two-tone leather combination "Nappa" upholstery in 2 colour combinations (Pepper Beige–Titan Black, Dark Burgundy–Titan Black). It also comes with heated front seats with electric 12-way settings, leather door inserts, a black headliner, and sill panel strips in stainless steel with exclusive lettering. Decorative elements made from real wood in "Olive Silk Gloss", 19-inch "Salamanca" alloy wheels in Sterling Silver (no-cost optional 19-inch Girona wheel, optional 20-inch "Tarragona" wheel), Chrome & Style package and roof rails in anodised silver.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/10/13/volkswagen-releases-luxurious-new-touareg-exclusive-for-the-germ/|title=Volkswagen releases luxurious new Touareg Exclusive for German market|author=Noah Joseph|work=Autoblog|date=13 October 2010 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

===Race Touareg 3=== [[File:CarlosSainzDakar2011.jpg|thumb|[[Carlos Sainz Sr.]] in the Race Touareg 3 at the 2011 Dakar Rally.]] The Race Touareg 3 is a race car built for the [[2011 Dakar Rally]], replacing the Race Touareg 2. It includes a 2.5-litre twin-turbocharged TDI engine rated at {{convert|300|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, a 5-speed sequential gearbox with a ZF-Sachs three-plate ceramic clutch, a steel space-frame chassis and BF Goodrich 235/85 R16 tyres.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/08/24/volkswagen-unveils-race-touareg-3-for-2011-dakar-rally-duty/|title=Volkswagen unveils Race Touareg 3 for 2011 Dakar Rally duty|author=Steven J. Ewing|work=Autoblog|date=24 August 2010 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

===2011 Qatar Motor Show concepts (2011)=== The Race Touareg 3 Qatar is a concept car based on the Race Touareg 3 but adapted for street use. It includes [[BBS Kraftfahrzeugtechnik|BBS]] 18-inch gold wheels, Serpentino Grey Metallic safety cage, [[Recaro]] racing bucket seats, Matt Carbon interior trim, "Black" and "Pure Grey" Nubuk leather upholstery at seat side supports and the door trim panels, Titan Black Nappa leather-upholstered centre seat panels, two-tone seams and silver piping on the seat covers and safety-related items painted in Tornado Red.

The Touareg Gold Edition is based on the Touareg with a 4.2 V8 FSI engine. It includes custom-designed 22-inch wheels, roof rails, protective guard strips and window frames, mirror caps and parts of the air intake frame, "Magic Morning" body colour, 24-carat gold accents and switches, "Luna" interior trim colour, Luna Alcantara roof liner and Nappa leather seats, natural brown leather dashboard with Magnolia seams and floor mats in Natural brown with leather inserts in "Luna."

The vehicles were unveiled at the 2011 [[Qatar Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/26/volkswagen-hits-qatar-with-a-pair-of-special-touaregs/|title=Volkswagen hits Qatar with a pair of special Touaregs|author=Noah Joseph|work=Autoblog|date=26 January 2011 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

===Touareg X (2013–2014)=== The Touareg X is a limited (1000 units) version of the 2014 Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Lux (240PS) with a 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system for the US market, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Volkswagen Touareg. It includes unique 19-inch 'Moab' aluminium-alloy wheels, Moonlight Blue Pearl body colour, LED taillight, Touareg X-specific badging, Vienna leather seating surfaces in Black Anthracite, a complementing black headliner, a panoramic powered sunroof, keyless access with push-button start, bi-xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, front fog- and cornering lights, RNS 850 navigation system with an eight-inch colour touchscreen, 60GB hard drive, and rearview camera; Bluetooth technology, Climatronic dual-zone air conditioning, 12-way powered and heated front seats with driver seat memory and power adjustable lumbar and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.egmcartech.com/2013/12/03/volkswagen-pays-tribute-to-the-touareg-with-the-touareg-x-special-edition/|title=Volkswagen pays tribute to the Touareg with the Touareg X Special Edition|date=3 December 2013 |access-date=14 July 2015}}</ref>

R-Line: 20 inch wheels, ultra view sunroof, badging, sport peddles, independent suspension.

===Engines=== {| class="wikitable collapsible sortable" |+Petrol engines<ref name="auto">{{cite web |url=http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/touareg/trimlevel_overview.html |title=Entdecken Sie den Touareg in 8 Ausstattungsvarianten. < Touareg < Modelle < Volkswagen Deutschland |publisher=Volkswagen.de |access-date=2011-09-20 |archive-date=2017-06-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170617095326/http://www.volkswagen.de/de/models/touareg/trimlevel_overview.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> !Model!!Years!!Engine type!!power at rpm!!torque at rpm!!{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (s)!!Top speed!!Regions |- |'''3.6 V6 FSI BlueMotion Technology''' '''V6 FSI Sport (US)'''|| rowspan="2" |2010–2018|| rowspan="2" |{{convert|3597|cc|abbr=on}} [[VR6 engine|VR6]]||{{convert|280|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6200||{{convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3200||7.8||{{convert|228|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}||All, except UK, China and New Zealand, Russia Not available in Europe since 2014 |- |'''3.6 V6 FSI''' |{{convert|250|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6200 |{{convert|360|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3500 |8.4 |N/A |Russia only |- |'''3.0 V6 TSI'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vw.com.cn/content/medialib/vwd4/cn/showroom/brochure/pdf/_jcr_content/renditions/rendition.download_attachment.file/touareg_cataloge_fa1014.pdf|title=The New Touareg 新途锐 2010年11月版|access-date=2012-08-08|archive-date=2012-01-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120111205055/http://www.vw.com.cn/content/medialib/vwd4/cn/showroom/brochure/pdf/_jcr_content/renditions/rendition.download_attachment.file/touareg_cataloge_fa1014.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>||2010–2018||{{convert|2995|cc|abbr=on}} V6 supercharged||{{convert|290|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4850–6500||{{convert|420|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2500–5000||7.1||{{convert|230|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}||China only |- | rowspan="3" |'''3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid''' '''V6 TSI Hybrid (US)'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/themes/2009/06/bluemotion.html|title=Volkswagen Group The second BlueMotion generation puts highly innovative efficiency technology on the road|author=Volkswagen Group|access-date=14 July 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121053319/http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/themes/2009/06/bluemotion.html|archive-date=21 January 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vw.com.cn/content/medialib/vwd4/cn_vico/showroom_vico1/new_touareg_hybrid/brochure/pdf/_jcr_content/renditions/rendition.download_attachment.file/hybrid_cataloge_0223.pdf|title=The New Touareg Hybrid 新途锐混合动力 2011年3月版|access-date=2012-08-08|archive-date=2015-01-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121063051/http://www.vw.com.cn/content/medialib/vwd4/cn_vico/showroom_vico1/new_touareg_hybrid/brochure/pdf/_jcr_content/renditions/rendition.download_attachment.file/hybrid_cataloge_0223.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>|| rowspan="3" |2010–2014||{{convert|2995|cc|abbr=on}} V6 supercharged||{{convert|333|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5500–6500||{{convert|440|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3000–5250|| rowspan="3" |5.8|| rowspan="3" |{{convert|240|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}|| rowspan="3" |All except Middle East |- |electric motor||{{convert|46|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 1500–3250||? |- |combined||{{convert|380|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at ?||{{convert|580|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at ? |- |'''4.2 FSI''' ||2010–2018||{{convert|4163|cc|abbr=on}} V8||{{convert|360|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6800 ||{{convert|430|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 3500||6.2||{{convert|250|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}||Middle East, Brazil, China, Russia (2010–2014) |} {|class="wikitable collapsible sortable" |+Diesel engines<ref name="auto"/> !Model!!Years!!Engine type!!power at rpm!!torque at rpm!!{{convert|0–100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} (s)!!Top speed!!Regions |- |'''V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology''' (204 PS)||2010–2018||{{convert|2967|cc|abbr=on}} V6 turbo||{{convert|204|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3200–4400||{{convert|450|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1250–3200||8.5||{{convert|206|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}||Germany, Sweden |- |'''V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology''' '''V6 TDI Clean Diesel Sport (US)''' (239 PS)||2010–2018||{{convert|2967|cc|abbr=on}} V6 turbo||{{convert|239|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4000–4400||{{convert|550|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2000–2250||7.8||{{convert|218|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}||Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North America (2010–2015), Australia, China |- |'''V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology''' (245 PS)||2011–2018||{{convert|2967|cc|abbr=on}} V6 turbo ||{{convert|245|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3800–4400||{{convert|550|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750–2750||7.6||{{convert|220|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} |Germany, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. |- |'''V8 TDI'''||2010–2018||{{convert|4134|cc|abbr=on}} [[V8 engine|V8]] turbo||{{convert|340|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,400||{{convert|800|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1750–2750||5.8||{{convert|242|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}}||Eastern Europe (2010–2014), Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Chile. |}

===Marketing=== As part of the Touareg product launch in China, a 3-part, 15-minute movie named ''A Journey Beyond'' (锐·享征程) was produced. The movie was produced by DDB Guoan,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddbchina.com/ddblog/2010/11/trekking-with-the-kazakhs-for-the-volkswagen-touareg.html|title=Trekking with the Kazakhs for the Volkswagen Touareg|publisher=DDBLOG|access-date=2012-08-09|archive-date=2018-07-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730203234/http://www.ddbchina.com/ddblog/2010/11/trekking-with-the-kazakhs-for-the-volkswagen-touareg.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddbchina.com/Press/article/DDB%20Guoan%20and%20Lu%20Chuan%20VW%20Touareg%20.doc|title=DDB Guoan and Lu Chuan Develop Innovative Campaign for Volkswagen Touareg Launch|publisher=DDB China Group|access-date=2012-08-09|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030445/http://www.ddbchina.com/Press/article/DDB|url-status=dead}}</ref> and directed by [[Lu Chuan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vw.com.cn/zh/corporate_information/news/NewsIndex/NewsArchive2010.suffix.html/News2010~2FNews_20101103.html|title=陆川为新途锐拍摄电影宣传片|publisher=Volkswagen }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnews1.us/news-1379792-Pictures:-2011-Volkswagen-Touareg-sales-in-China-exceeded-22-000.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130421183136/http://www.hotnews1.us/news-1379792-Pictures:-2011-Volkswagen-Touareg-sales-in-China-exceeded-22-000.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-04-21|title=Pictures: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg sales in China exceeded 22 000|publisher=Hot News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisisgrow.com/files/press/press_70.pdf|title=Campaign, January 2011, THE WORK 1 PRIVATE VIEW CREATIVE|publisher=Campaign}}</ref> The film itself was nominated as a finalist in the China Longxi awards under the FILM – Craft: Best editing category.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ddbchina.com/press/newsline/DDB%20China%20Group%20leads%20at%20multiple%20award%20shows.doc|title=DDB China Group leads at multiple award shows: harvesting 51 awards in 2 months in 18th China international ad festival 2011, Longxi award 2011 and China Effies.|publisher=DDB China Group|date=2011-10-25|access-date=2012-08-09|archive-date=2016-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601173514/http://www.ddbchina.com/press/newsline/DDB%20China%20Group%20leads%20at%20multiple%20award%20shows.doc|url-status=dead}}</ref>

As part of [[National Museum of China]] sponsorship, Touareg Hybrid vehicles were offered as a free shuttle service – named "Museum Hopping" – between the National Museum, the Palace Museum, and the National Art Museum.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/news/2011/03/Volkswagen_to_become__Friend_of_National_Museum_of_China_.html |title=Volkswagen to become "Friend of National Museum of China" |publisher=Volkswagen |access-date=2012-08-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160222212948/http://www.volkswagenag.com/content/vwcorp/info_center/en/news/2011/03/Volkswagen_to_become__Friend_of_National_Museum_of_China_.html |archive-date=2016-02-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vw.com.cn/zh/corporate_information/news/NewsIndex.suffix.html/News2011~2FNews_20110329.html|title=大众汽车宣布成为"国博之友"|publisher=Volkswagen|access-date=2012-08-08|archive-date=2012-01-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112030950/http://www.vw.com.cn/zh/corporate_information/news/NewsIndex.suffix.html/News2011~2FNews_20110329.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>

===2014 facelift=== {{Multiple image | align = right | direction = vertical | width = | image1 = 2015 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line TDi BMT 3.0.jpg | caption1 = | image2 = VW Touareg 3.0 TDI V6 SCR 4Motion Facelift Heck.JPG | caption2 = Facelift. }}

For the 2015 model year, the Touareg 7P changes included:<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/en/detailpage/-/detail/Touareg-with-new-design-and-new-technologies-New-262-PS-V6-TDI-consumes-just-66-l100-km/view/1658296/7ce7bbb1ed184acf8bb61223ecd9d7fb?p_p_auth=SEb6AYvc | title=Touareg with new design and new technologies: New 262 PS V6 TDI consumes just 6.6 l/100 km | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822113644/https://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/en/detailpage/-/detail/Touareg-with-new-design-and-new-technologies-New-262-PS-V6-TDI-consumes-just-66-l100-km/view/1658296/7ce7bbb1ed184acf8bb61223ecd9d7fb?p_p_auth=SEb6AYvc |archive-date=2016-08-22 }} Touareg with new design and new technologies: New 262 PS V6 TDI consumes just 6.6 L/100 km</ref> *Standard [[bi-xenon]] headlights *Automatic Post-Collision Braking System *Upgraded adaptive cruise control *V6 TDI engine with {{convert|262|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} *Improved standard steel-spring suspension *Availability of online services: point-of-Interest search via Google, maps provided by Google Earth, a Google Street View function and traffic reporting.

===Safety=== The [[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]] crash-tested the Touareg, and presented the following results (ratings from 'poor' to 'good'):<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/volkswagen/touareg-4-door-suv?print-view|title=2011–2015 Volkswagen Touareg IIHS Rating|publisher=[[Insurance Institute for Highway Safety]]|year=2015|access-date=2015-09-30 |archive-date=2017-09-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170915045543/http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/volkswagen/touareg-4-door-suv?print-view|url-status=dead}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" |- ! Category !! Rating |- | Moderate overlap front || style="background: green" | Good |- | Side || style="background: green" | Good |- | Roof strength || style="background: green" | Good |- | Head restraints and seats || style="background: green" | Good |}

{{Euro NCAP |year=2018 |overall_stars=5 |description=VW Touareg |reference={{cite web|url=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/vw/touareg/33478|title=Official VW Touareg safety rating|access-date=27 February 2019}} |adult_points=33.9 |adult_percent=89 |child_points=42.4 |child_percent=86 |pedestrian_points=34.6 |pedestrian_percent=72 |safety_points=10.6 |safety_percent=81 }}

=={{anchor|CR|2018|Mk3}}Third generation (CR; 2018)== {{Infobox automobile | name = Third generation (CR) | image = 2019 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line Tech TD 3.0 Front.jpg | caption = | production = 2018–March 2026 | platform = [[Volkswagen Group MLB platform#MLB Evo C/D|Volkswagen Group MLB Evo C/D]] | related = {{unbulleted list | [[Porsche Cayenne#Third generation (E3; 2017)|Porsche Cayenne]] | [[Audi Q7#4M|Audi Q7]] | [[Audi Q8]] | [[Bentley Bentayga]] | [[Lamborghini Urus]] }} | transmission = 8-speed ZF [[Manumatic|tiptronic]] [[automatic transmission|automatic]] | engine = {{unbulleted list | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:''' | 2.0 [[Inline-four engine|I4]] TFSI | 3.0 [[V6 engine|V6]] TSI | '''[[Diesel engine|Diesel]]:''' | 3.0L V6 [[Turbocharged Direct Injection|TDI]] | 4.0L [[V8 engine|V8]] TDI [[Turbocharger|twin-turbo]] | '''[[Plug-in hybrid]]:''' | 3.0 L ''DCBE'' [[V6 engine|V6]] TSI + an electric motor }} | motor = {{cvt|100|kW|hp PS|0|abbr=on}} [[Induction motor|AC induction motor]] (PHEV) | designer = Frank Bruese<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hetzner |first1=Christiaan |title=VW bets on car-like feel, upscale tech to boost Touareg sales |date=28 February 2018 |url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/20180228/ANE/180229771/vw-bets-on-car-like-feel-upscale-tech-to-boost-touareg-sales |access-date=16 April 2020}}</ref> | drivetrain = [[PHEV]] | battery = 17.9 kWh [[Lithium-ion battery|Li-ion]] | wheelbase = {{convert|2894|mm|1|abbr=on}} | length = {{convert|4878|mm|1|abbr=on}} | width = {{convert|1984|mm|1|abbr=on}} | height = {{convert|1717|mm|1|abbr=on}} | sp = uk }}

The third generation Touareg was revealed on 23 March 2018 at the [[Poznań Motor Show]]. It emphasises fuel efficiency.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} VW discontinued the Touareg for sale in North America from the 2017 model year onward based on sales and the availability of the larger and less expensive [[Volkswagen Atlas|Atlas]] (sold as the Teramont outside of the United States, Israel, Canada, and Chile) which was specifically designed for the United States.<ref>{{Citation|last=TFLnow|title=Top Five Newly Discontinued Cars and Why They Died|date=2017-07-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuFW7VgZg6U|access-date=2017-08-18}}</ref> The vehicle is larger and uses the [[Volkswagen Group MLB platform]] shared with the corporate siblings [[Porsche Cayenne]] and [[Audi Q7]].

<gallery widths="200" heights="150"> File:2019 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line Tech TD 3.0 Rear.jpg|Rear view. File:2018 Volkswagen Touareg Interior.jpg|Interior. </gallery>

===Touareg R PHEV=== In February 2020, Volkswagen revealed the Touareg R plug-in hybrid variant. The powertrain combines a {{convert|2,995|cc|L|1|order=flip}} V6 turbocharged petrol engine, a {{convert|136|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} electric motor, and a 14.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The total system output is {{convert|462|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|700|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} torque.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.autodevot.com/2020/04/new-volkswagen-touareg-r-plug-in-hybrid/|title=Volkswagen Touareg R debuts as a 462 hp PHEV|website=www.autodevot.com|date=11 April 2020 |access-date=11 April 2020}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150"> File:Volkswagen Touareg R IMG 5649.jpg|Touareg R File:Volkswagen Touareg R IMG 5648.jpg|Touareg R rear view </gallery>

=== Edition 20 === In 2022, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Touareg, Volkswagen revealed the 'Edition 20'. The model featured 'Meloe Blue' paintwork with Edition 20 badging on the pillars, and a reworked interior with illuminated panels and numerous displays of the Edition 20 logo. The car was available with four drivetrain variants; the pair of V6 TDIs, the V6 TSI, and the plug-in hybrid V6 TSI. It was priced in Europe at $77,530.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=2022-05-23 |title=New VW Touareg Edition 20 Celebrates The Nameplate's 20th Birthday |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/05/new-vw-touareg-edition-20-celebrates-the-nameplates-20th-birthday/ |access-date=2024-02-11 |website=Carscoops |language=en}}</ref>

===Facelift=== A facelift was unveiled on 23 May 2023, with more advanced matrix LED headlights and an illuminated rear logo among the changes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/2024-volkswagen-touareg-gets-a-facelight-and-some-interior-tweaks-too/|title=2024 Volkswagen Touareg Gets A Facelight And Some Interior Tweaks Too|first=Brad|last=Anderson|date=May 24, 2023|website=Carscoops}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/668607/2024-volkswagen-touareg-facelift-debut/|title=2024 Volkswagen Touareg Revealed With Light Bars And V6-Only Power|date=May 23, 2023|website=Motor1.com}}</ref>

<gallery widths="200" heights="150"> File:Volkswagen Touareg (2023) IMG 8455.jpg|Facelift File:Volkswagen Touareg (2023) IMG 8439.jpg|Rear view File:2024 Volkswagen Touareg R IMG 8443.jpg|Touareg R (facelift) </gallery>

===Markets=== ====Egypt==== On 1 June 2024, Volkswagen Egypt introduced the 2024 Touareg R Line with a 2.0L TFSI and an 8 speed ZF Automatic Transmission.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Moslehhi |first=Ahmed |date=2024-06-01 |title="فولكس فاجن" تُقدّم طراز طوارق الجديد 2024 لعملائها في مصر |trans-title=Volkswagen Introduces the New 2024 Touareg Model to Its Customers in Egypt |url=https://www.egy-car.com/volkswagen-touareg-2024-egypt-launch |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=EgyCar |language=ar}}</ref>

====Malaysia==== The facelifted third-generation flagship SUV, first introduced back in 2018, arrives in CKD locally assembled 3.0 TSI V6 form and sits at the top of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia's (VPCM) lineup.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Jonathan |date=2024-03-12 |title="2024 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line 3.0 TSI V6 facelift in Malaysia – first CKD out of Europe, priced at RM472k" |url=https://paultan.org/2024/03/12/2024-volkswagen-touareg-r-line-3-0-tsi-v6-facelift-in-malaysia-first-ckd-out-of-europe-priced-at-rm470k/ |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=Paultan|language=en}}</ref>

===Safety=== {{ANCAP |overall_stars=5 |year=2018 |reference_code=7379b6 |description=Volkswagen Touareg |adult_points=33.9 |adult_percent=89 |child_points=43.3 |child_percent=88 |pedestrian_points=34.6 |pedestrian_percent=72 |safety_points=10.1 |safety_percent=78 }}

==Motorsport== A modified Touareg dubbed [[Stanley (vehicle)|Stanley]] won the 2005 [[DARPA Grand Challenge]].

===Pikes Peak=== VW Touareg TDI entered the 85th running of the [[Pikes Peak International Hill Climb]], with V10 TDI Touaregs and a V6 TDI Touareg, driven by Ryan Arciero, Mike Miller, and [[Chris Blais]]. Arciero won the race with a time of 13:17:703 setting a new division record for the fastest time with a diesel powered vehicle. Miller finished second with a time of 13:25:247. Chris Blais finished third with a time of 15:48:312.<ref>{{cite web|last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2007/07/26/vw-touareg-tdi-wins-pikes-peak-high-performance-showroom-stock/ |title=VW Touareg TDI wins Pikes Peak high performance showroom stock |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2007-07-26 |access-date=2010-10-09}}</ref>

===Baja 500=== The 2.5L R5 TDI won a 2007 Baja 500 class with drivers [[Mark Miller (racer)|Mark Miller]]/Ralph Pitchford (USA/South Africa).<ref>{{cite web |last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2007/06/04/vw-race-touareg-wins-baja-500-class-on-single-tank-of-diesel/ |title=VW Race Touareg wins Baja 500 class on single tank of diesel |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2007-05-06 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2018-08-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801003706/http://green.autoblog.com/2007/06/04/vw-race-touareg-wins-baja-500-class-on-single-tank-of-diesel/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Baja 1000=== It includes a 5.5 L [[V12 engine|V12]] clean diesel engine with dual [[Garrett AiResearch|Garrett]] TR30R turbochargers rated at {{convert|550|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|850|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque, [[Xtrac Limited|Xtrac]] six-speed sequential transmission, 9-inch rear axle, Fox Racing Shocks, KMC 17" custom forged Beadlock wheels with BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17 tires, Lowrance 9200 GPS and [[Sparco]] carbon fiber racing seats. It uses a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. The chassis and body were designed by Arciero Miller Racing and Volkswagen Design Center California respectively.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 [[LA Auto Show]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Blanco |first=Sebastian |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2008/11/13/la-preview-volkswagen-unveiling-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck/ |title=LA Preview: Volkswagen unveiling Touareg TDI Trophy Truck |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2008-11-13 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2018-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180730202833/http://green.autoblog.com/2008/11/13/la-preview-volkswagen-unveiling-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck completed the 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race with 13th position for Trophy Truck Class. The vehicle was driven by [[Mark Miller (motorcycle racer)|Mark Miller]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Korzeniewski |first=Jeremy |url=http://green.autoblog.com/2008/11/24/vw-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck-finishes-baja-in-13th-place/ |title=VW Touareg TDI Trophy Truck finishes Baja in 13th place |publisher=Green.autoblog.com |date=2008-11-24 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-date=2012-03-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318011307/http://green.autoblog.com/2008/11/24/vw-touareg-tdi-trophy-truck-finishes-baja-in-13th-place/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Dakar Rally=== [[File:VW Race Touareg 2 blue vr EMS.jpg|200px|thumb|2007 Edition Race Touareg 2 at Essen Motor Show 2006.]]

In the 2003 [[Dakar Rally]], Volkswagen entered a team of rear-wheel drive Tarek buggies.<ref name=ucp>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/1830/Volkswagen-Race-Touareg-T2.html |title=2004 Volkswagen Race-Touareg T2 – Images, Specifications and Information |publisher=Ultimatecarpage.com |date=2004-01-18 |access-date=2010-10-09}}</ref> VW claimed sixth overall, driven by Stephane Henrard and co-driver Bobby Willis. In the following year, the 2004 Dakar Rally saw the debut rally for the T2 class, built Race Touareg by Volkswagen Motorsport.<ref name=ucp /> [[Bruno Saby]] and co driver [[Matthew Stevenson (racing driver)|Matthew Stevenson]] claimed sixth position overall. In the 2005 Dakar Rally, [[Jutta Kleinschmidt]] and co-driver [[Fabrizia Pons]] claimed third spot overall in the Race Touareg.<ref name=ucp2 />

In the 2006 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen driver [[Giniel de Villiers]] and co-driver [[Tina Thörner]] claimed the second spot, the highest ever for a diesel model in the new Race Touareg 2. It has a shorter wheelbase than the original Race Touareg, as well as increased visibility.<ref name=ucp2>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/2595/Volkswagen-Race-Touareg-2.html |title=2006 Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 – Images, Specifications and Information |publisher=Ultimatecarpage.com |date=2005-12-05 |access-date=2010-10-09}}</ref> For the 2007 Dakar Rally, VW driver [[Mark Miller (motorcycle racer)|Mark Miller]] and Ralph Pitchford drove the Race Touareg 2 to 4th position overall. In the [[2008 Central Europe Rally]], [[Carlos Sainz Sr.|Carlos Sainz]] drove his Race Touareg 2 to victory.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=286833&FS=DAKAR |title=News channel |publisher=Motorsport.com |date=2008-04-26 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606161351/http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=286833&FS=DAKAR |archive-date=2011-06-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Finally, in the [[2009 Dakar Rally|2009 edition]] of Rally Dakar, Volkswagen achieved a one-two result. Giniel de Villiers and co driver Dirk von Zitzewitz won the race ahead of Mark Miller and Ralph Pitchford. With just two days to go, Carlos Sainz crashed out after dominating the rally for several days, thus preventing Volkswagen from making it a one-two-three result.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=316873&FS=DAKAR |title=Volkswagen final report |publisher=Motorsport.com |date=2009-01-18 |access-date=2010-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606084340/http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=316873&FS=DAKAR |archive-date=2011-06-06 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

[[Carlos Sainz Sr.|Carlos Sainz]] won in [[2010 Dakar Rally|2010]] with a 1-2-3 finish, and [[Nasser Al-Attiyah]] won for VW in [[2011 Dakar Rally|2011]].

'''Power Output: VW Dakar Racers''' *2007 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 285 hp/209 kW *2006 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 275 hp/202 kW *2005 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 260 hp/191 kW *2004 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.3 TDI 231 hp/170 kW *2003 Tarek 1.9 TDI 218 hp/160 kW

===Cape to Cape=== On 20 September 2015, a Touareg V6 TDI driven by [[Rainer Zietlow]], Marius Biela, and Sam Roach completed the run of 19,000 km from [[Cape Agulhas]], the southernmost point of Africa, to the [[North Cape (Norway)|North Cape (Nordkapp)]] of Norway in a world record time of 9 days, 4 hours, 9 minutes, and 27 seconds.<ref name=Cape2Cape>{{cite web|title=Cape2Cape|url=http://www.touareg-c2c2.com/home/|access-date=1 October 2015|archive-date=2020-09-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200924035927/http://www.touareg-c2c2.com/home/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

For the record run, a stronger suspension, larger tires, roll-cage and extra strong Hella headlights were added as well as additional tanks for a total range of {{convert|3000|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The {{convert|244|hp|kW|abbr=on}} V6 TDI engine and other mechanical parts such as [[Transmission (mechanical device)|gearbox]] and [[Drive shaft|drive shafts]] were standard.

==Awards== The Touareg was ''[[Car and Driver]]'' magazine's [[Car and Driver Ten Best|Best Luxury SUV]] for 2003,{{citation needed|date=April 2025}} ''[[Motor Trend]]'' magazine's [[Car of the Year|Sport/Utility of the Year]] for 2004, ''Four Wheeler'' magazine's Four Wheeler of the Year for 2005,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2005-02-01 |title=2005 Four Wheeler Of The Year - Four Wheeler Magazine |url=https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/129-0502-2005-four-wheeler-of-the-year/ |access-date=2022-09-26 |website=MotorTrend |language=en}}</ref> and Overlander's 2003 4WDOTY.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}

== Sales == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Calendar year !Global production!! United States sales !China sales |- |2007 |72,477 |8,812<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Sales |first=Model |title=Volkswagen Touareg Sales Figures |url=https://www.goodcarbadcar.net/volkswagen-touareg-sales-figures/ |access-date=2024-08-22 |website=GCBC |language=en-US}}</ref> | |- |2008 |62,230<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2008 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/corporate/annual-report-2008-2326 |work=Volkswagen |pages=81}}</ref> |6,754<ref name=":1" /> | |- |2009 |32,308 |4,392<ref name=":1" /> | |- |2010 |48,069<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2010 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/corporate/annual-report-2010-2328/download?disposition=attachment |work=Volkswagen |pages=109}}</ref> |4,713<ref name=":1" /> | |- | 2011 |79,986|| 7,535<ref name="auto4">{{Cite web|url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/95|title=VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS 35.1 PERCENT INCREASE IN 2012 U.S. SALES}}</ref> | |- | 2012 |77,635<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2012 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/corporate/annual-report-2012-2330 |work=Volkswagen |pages=107}}</ref>|| 10,553<ref name="auto4" /> | |- | 2013 |70,861|| 8,223<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/135|title=VOLKSWAGEN REPORTS DECEMBER 2013 AND YEAR-END RESULTS}}</ref> | |- | 2014 |63,741<ref name=":5">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2014 |url=https://annualreport2014.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen |archive-date=2025-02-19 |access-date=2024-05-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250219094428/https://annualreport2014.volkswagenag.com/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>|| 6,961<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://media.vw.com/en-us/releases/625|title=VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER SALES AND 2015 YEAR-END RESULTS}}</ref> | |- | 2015 |59,190|| 7,037<ref name="auto3" /> | |- | 2016 |47,495<ref name=":6">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2016 |url=https://annualreport2016.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>|| 4,223<ref name="auto2">{{Cite web|url=https://media.vw.com/releases/966|title=VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER AND 2017 YEAR-END SALES RESULTS}}</ref> | |- | 2017 |42,407|| 3,545<ref name="auto2" /> | |- | 2018 |40,387<ref name=":7">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2018 |url=https://annualreport2018.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>|| 2,022<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://media.vw.com/releases/1243|title=VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA REPORTS DECEMBER AND 2019 YEAR-END SALES RESULTS}}</ref> | |- | 2019 |52,859<ref name=":02">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2020 |url=https://annualreport2020.volkswagenag.com/ |work=Volkswagen}}</ref>|| 160<ref name="auto1" /> | |- |2020 |41,136<ref name=":02" /> |3<ref name=":1" /> | |- |2021 |34,957<ref name=":12">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2022 |url=https://annualreport2022.volkswagenag.com/divisions/volkswagen-passenger-cars.html |work=Volkswagen}}</ref> | | |- |2022 |31,254<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |title=Annual Report 2023 |url=https://www.volkswagen-group.com/en/publications/more/annual-report-2023-2671 |work=Volkswagen}}</ref> | | |- |2023 |34,577<ref name=":0" /> | |10,851<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2023年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=8&saleType=2&flag=2023&page=3 |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |- |2024 | | |6,581<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2024年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=8&saleType=2&flag=2024&page=3 |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |- |2025 | | |3,450<ref>{{Cite web |title=【易车销量榜】全国2025年大众终端量销量榜-易车榜-易车 |url=https://car.yiche.com/newcar/salesrank/?brandId=8&saleType=2&flag=2025&page=3 |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=car.yiche.com}}</ref> |}

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