The new edition model features exclusive design elements both inside and out. For example, the striking FINAL EDITION lettering is laser-engraved on the window surrounds of the rear doors and also embossed in the leather of the gear lever. Multicolour ambient lighting comes as standard in the Elegance equipment line and above. The label also appears in the illuminated dash trim panel and on the illuminated sill panel mouldings. The Touareg FINAL EDITION is available to order now until the end of March 2026.

A look-back in time: Innovation model
with a long track record of success.

Launched in 2002 as the brand’s first SUV, the Touareg quickly established itself in the luxury class with its dimensions, equipment and technologies. Despite its size, it has always exuded a timelessly understated design. Its interior has been stylish in all three generations, with high quality standards and comfort as well as many new technical features. These innovations have also made it the flagship in Volkswagen’s portfolio up to the present day. Many features from the Touareg were later also available in the small car segment, making luxury-class technology accessible to everyone.

While Europe and Germany in particular represent a significant sales market, the Touareg is now offered in 39 countries. More than 1.2 million units have been sold to date – an impressive figure in the SUV C-segment.

2002: First generation

Thanks to its numerous innovations, such as the electromechanical roll stabilisation or CDC air suspension with six level settings, the Touareg became one of the most highly regarded SUVs in its class immediately after its market launch in autumn 2002. This equipment made it possible to drive through water up to a depth of 58 centimetres or negotiate slopes with inclines of up to 45 degrees.

The top-of-the-range model of the Touareg line was the Touareg V10 TDI, which was equipped with the most powerful diesel engine installed at Volkswagen at the time. The 230 kW (313 PS) 5-litre ten-cylinder engine generated a maximum torque of an impressive 750 newton metres and accelerated the 2.5-tonne Touareg to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds. Its top speed was 225 km/h.

Thanks to this top model, the Volkswagen brand has today become one of the world’s leading full-range providers, successfully covering all important segments from small cars to high-end SUVs. The Touareg I was built from 2002 to 2009 and was one of the most successful luxury-class SUVs of its time, with more than 471,000 units sold.

2010: Second generation

The second generation of the Touareg grew both in width and length, thus further underlining its luxurious comfort. The vehicle front end emphasised sporty elegance with new, aerodynamic bumpers and a newly designed radiator grille. The first hybrid vehicle from Volkswagen was introduced on the market to coincide with the launch of the second generation. The Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid was powered by a combination of a supercharged 245 kW (333 PS) V6 petrol engine and a 34.3 kW (46 PS) electric motor. The electric motor of the full hybrid vehicle recuperated energy during braking and fed this into the battery.

The combined system power of the hybrid was 279 kW (380 PS) with a maximum torque of 580 Nm. With this, the Touareg II accelerated to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds and achieved a top speed of 240 km/h. The average fuel consumption was 8.2 litres of premium-grade petrol per 100 kilometres. A host of new assist systems made journeys even safer and more comfortable, also in difficult terrain. Volkswagen sold more than 483,000 units of the Touareg II during its production period from 2010 to 2018.

2018: Third generation

The third generation of the Touareg has an even more dynamic character thanks to its modern lines, generous body panelling and a new steel and aluminium body made from weight-saving materials. The attractive, vital look is reinforced by the increase in the wheelbase to 2.904 metres and a reduction in the vehicle height by seven millimetres.

The completely revamped cockpit features digital innovations as well as connectivity and assist systems and guarantees comfortable and safe driving. This is also ensured by the optimised electromechanical active stabilisation system, whose assist system continuously detects roll movements up to 400 times per second and adjusts them optimally to ensure a safe driving experience on any terrain.

Since autumn 2020, the Touareg R Hybrid has been the flagship model in the range: a plug-in hybrid SUV with system power of 340 kW (462 PS), maximum torque of 700 Nm and a maximum speed of 250 km/h (power consumption weighted, combined: 15.2-14.8 kWh/100 km plus 6.0-5.2 l/100 km; combined fuel consumption (battery discharged): 10.1-9.4 l/100 km; CO₂ emissions weighted, combined: 136-119 g/km; CO₂ class weighted, combined: E-D; CO₂ class (battery discharged): G). More than 265,000 units of the Touareg III have already been sold worldwide since its debut in 2018. To this day, it offers the highest level of driving comfort and the best possible practical usability – for example as a towing vehicle with a maximum trailer weight of up to 3.5 tonnes.