Volkswagen Touareg News

  • 2024 Volkswagen Touareg

    VW will reveal an updated version of its Touareg mid-size SUV this summer.

  • 2024 Volkswagen Touareg facelift spy shots - Photo credit: Baldauf
    2024 Volkswagen Touareg spy shots and video

    VW's Touareg is about to be updated but this mid-size SUV nameplate is no longer offered in the U.S.

  • 2020 Volkswagen Touareg R
    Touareg R debuts as first electrified model from VW's go-fast division

    Volkswagen's new Touareg R is a plug-in hybrid packing 455 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque.

  • 2018 Volkswagen Touareg
    Touareg R to be Volkswagen R division's first plug-in hybrid

    The Touareg R will be the first of multiple plug-in hybrids from the Volkswagen R division.

  • Night vision assist in 2018 Volkswagen Touareg
    Night vision system coming to Volkswagen cars

    Night vision systems for cars have been around for several years but they're still a rarity among mainstream models. That's starting to change and Volkswagen is the latest mainstream brand to introduce the tech. VW is introducing it as an available feature in its redesigned Touareg SUV, which sadly...

  • 2018 Volkswagen Touareg
    2018 Volkswagen Touareg revealed

    Volkswagen revealed a redesigned Touareg on Friday at a special ceremony in Beijing marking the automaker's presence in China, which it calls its second home. The new Touareg represents the third generation of the nameplate, and it's one that's been pushed much higher upmarket to reflect its new...

  • Teaser for 2018 Volkswagen Touareg debuting on March 23, 2018

    Volkswagen has locked in the reveal date for its third-generation Touareg, which we'll straight up tell you isn't coming to the United States. The covers will come off the new mid-size SUV on March 23 in Beijing, China. The formal debut will likely take place at the Beijing auto show scheduled for the following month. In the lead up, VW has released a single teaser shot and confirmed the new Touareg will serve as the brand's flagship, at least until an electric successor to the ill-fated Phaeton arrives around the decade. It means that VW has likely scuttled plans for a new full-size SUV...

  • 2018 Volkswagen Touareg spy shots - Image via SB-Medien
    2018 Volkswagen Touareg spy shots

    Volkswagen is in the midst of an SUV onslaught that will see existing models like the Tiguan and Touareg not only redesigned but joined by several all-new models. It all started with the Atlas that debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles auto show and has continued with the redesigned Tiguan at the 2017...

  • 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
    Volkswagen Touareg dropped in US

    The 2017 model year will be the last for the Volkswagen Touareg in the United States. The mid-size SUV is in its second generation and while a redesigned model is just around the corner, we won’t see it here. The information was first reported by MotorTrend. Instead, VW will fill the gap left...

  • 2018 Volkswagen Touareg and Polo leaked - Image via Martin Swart/CAR South Africa
    2018 Volkswagen Touareg, Polo leaked

    Next-generation versions of the Volkswagen Touareg and Polo have been spotted in South Africa wearing minimal camouflage gear. The South African edition of CAR has several photos showing the vehicles ahead of their respective launches later this year. Both have already been spied in prototype form...

  • 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
    2017 Volkswagen Touareg preview

    Volkswagen has announced a series of modest updates for the 2017 edition of its Touareg SUV, changes that come just prior to what is expected to be a full redesign next year. The big differences are in the details since the V-6-powered mid-size SUV remains mechanically unchanged. The mid-level Lux...

  • 2016 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line Plus (European spec)
    Volkswagen unveils premium R-Line Plus package for Touareg

    Buyers of the Volkswagen Touareg overseas can now opt for a premium R-Line Plus package that adds a few extras to the handsome mid-size SUV over the regular R-Line package. The list includes 21-inch alloys, piano black trim, premium leather, 14-way adjustable front seats and a surround-view camera...

  • Teaser for Volkswagen SUV concept debuting at 2016 Beijing Auto Show

    Volkswagen has released a few teaser shots of an SUV concept it plans to unveil at next week’s 2016 Beijing Auto Show. VW says the concept shows the high-tech direction it plans to take in the premium SUV segment. This suggests elements of the concept will appear on the next Touareg, the current version of which competes with many premium SUVs. The next Touareg has already been spotted in test mule form and is expected to be introduced for the 2018 model year. CHECK OUT: 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR spy shots Full details on the concept will be released closer to the auto show...

  • 2015 Volkswagen Touareg
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Set For 2014 Beijing Auto Show Debut

    Volkswagen’s second generation Touareg has enjoyed moderate sales since its launch in 2011, despite the vehicle’s lack of updates over the years apart from the addition of sporty R-Line trim. To reignite excitement in its mid-size SUV, VW will introduce an updated version for the 2015...

  • Volkswagen Snowareg gets fans ready for Rally Sweden
    Red Bull Snowareg Is A Snow-Thrashing Touareg On Tracks

    The Volkswagen Snowareg has been bringing snowy joy to the world for more than a year, but now that it's wearing Red Bull livery and thrashing about in the frosty forests of Sweden, that can only mean one thing: rally! ALSO SEE: This 963-HP, 196-MPH Mitsubishi Colt Is Totally Bonkers: Video The Red...

  • 2014 Volkswagen Touareg X
    Upmarket Volkswagen Touareg X Special Edition Lands In U.S.

    The Volkswagen Touareg SUV has been in production for more than 10 years now, and to celebrate the German automaker launched a special edition ‘Touareg X’ at the Paris Auto Show last year. This special edition Touareg X has finally landed in the U.S., and is priced from $56,170. Only...

  • 2015 Volkswagen Touareg spy shots
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Spy Video

    As we recently reported, Volkswagen is preparing a facelift for its Touareg that we’re expecting to launch in the fall of 2014, as a 2015 model. Today, we have a spy video of a prototype for this 2015 Touareg, which was spotted testing on a public road in the Alps. Engineers typically use...

  • 2015 Volkswagen Touareg spy shots
    2015 Volkswagen Touareg Spy Shots

    Volkswagen’s second generation Touareg has enjoyed moderate sales since its launch in 2011, despite the vehicle’s lack of updates over the years apart from the addition of sporty R-Line trim. To reignite excitement in its mid-size SUV, Volkswagen will introduce an updated version for...

  • 2014 Volkswagen Touareg R-Line

    Volkswagen has a number of exciting surprises planned for next week’s 2013 Detroit Auto Show, including the reveal of a seven-seat crossover concept that hints at a future production model. On top of this, we’re also promised a new performance Passat concept, a local debut of the Cross Coupe TDI concept from last year, and several new R-Line options. Two of those R-Line options are for the latest 2014 Volkswagen Touareg, available on either the V-6 TDI diesel or V-6 VR6 gasoline model. Also for 2014, the smaller Tiguan gets the sporty R-Line option as well, and it will also get...

  • Volkswagen's Touareg Edition X
    Volkswagen Touareg Edition X Marks A Decade Of Production

    It’s hard to imagine, but the Volkswagen Touareg SUV, cousin to the Porsche Cayenne, has been in production for ten years now. While tradition calls for a celebratory gift of tin or aluminum for the tenth anniversary, Volkswagen is marking the occasion with a special Touareg Edition X for its...

  • Volkswagen Touareg R-Line
    Volkswagen Unveils Sporty R-Line Package For Touareg SUV

    This latest R-Line package for the new 2011 Touareg SUV was created by Volkswagen’s recently established ‘R’ Division, a department wholly owned by the automaker that is responsible for special projects including the upcoming Golf R as well as the R-Line and Volkswagen Exclusive...

  • Volkswagen Touareg Gold Edition
    Special Volkswagen Race Touareg 3, Gold Edition Shown In Qatar

    Two new Touaregs made their debut in Qatar today, with a special take on the Race Touareg 3 and, for the driver that can't get enough of anything, the Touareg Gold Edition. Yes, that's real 24-karat gold. Bling is not a worn-out term in Qatar, it appears--or at least not a worn-out concept...

  • Volkswagen wins 2011 Dakar Rally
    Volkswagen Wins 2011 Dakar Rally, Achieves Hat Trick

    Volkswagen has managed to win the Dakar Rally for the third time in succession, with drivers Nasser AlAttiyah and Timo Gottschalk taking the top honors. They were joined by two other Volkswagen teams in second and third place, with all three teams competing with latest Race Touareg 3. The 2011...

  • 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
    2011 Volkswagen Touareg Priced From $44,450

    Volkswagen’s second-generation Touareg SUV is coming onto the market later this year with a sleek new body, more upscale appearance and a range of fuel efficient engines including a hybrid for the first time. But with styling and luxury amenities that are more Audi than Volkswagen, it’s...

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