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William Stopford
Volkswagen Touareg recalled for fire risk
Volkswagen is asking owners of plug-in hybrid Touaregs not to charge their vehicles or drive in electric-only mode until an update is carried out.
1 Month Ago
2003 Volkswagen Touareg
The 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $67,600 for the V6 variant and topping out at $138,500 for the V10 Tdi variant.
There are 4 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2003.
The 2003 Touareg was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Touareg include 3.2 v6 (162kW/305Nm), 3.2 v6 (177kW/310Nm), 4.2 v8 (228kW/428Nm), 4.2 v8 (228kW/410Nm) and 4.9 v10 turbo (230kW/750Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $67,600 - $138,500â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $67,600 - $138,500â€
- Transmission
- 6-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded or Diesel
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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2003 Volkswagen Touareg
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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2003 Volkswagen Touareg
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Touareg comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being V6 and the most expensive being V6 Luxury.
2003 Volkswagen Touareg
News
William Stopford
Volkswagen Touareg recalled for fire risk
Volkswagen is asking owners of plug-in hybrid Touaregs not to charge their vehicles or drive in electric-only mode until an update is carried out.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
Volkswagen Touareg to bow out with a 2026 Final Edition confirmed for Australia
Volkswagen has confirmed the end of its Touareg flagship SUV, and the Final Edition will be available here before order books close in 2026.
4 Months Ago
Ben Zachariah
Volkswagen Touareg may return as electric SUV – report
The Volkswagen Touareg looks set to end production next year, but a new report claims the SUV could be revived with an electric powertrain.
5 Months Ago
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Power to Weight
73.17 - 98.4 kW/t
61.22 kW/t
114.61 kW/t
Boot Space
500 - 555 litres
465 litres
613 litres
Price
$67,600 - $138,500
$67,600
$203,400
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
7 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,945 - 3,080 kg
2,570 kg
3,080 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,250 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
28.4 - 33.2°
28°
33.2°
Departure Angle
28.1 - 33.6°
25°
33.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
237 - 300 mm
218 mm
300 mm
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Base
2025
$89,490
Base
2026
$91,690
Elegance
2025
$103,490
Elegance
2026
$105,990
R-Line
2025
$113,490
R-Line
2026
$116,290
Wolfsburg Edition
2026
$124,990
R
2025
$133,490
R
2026
$136,790
Year
2026
2025
Engine Type
3.0L Combustion
3.0L PHEV
Fuel
Diesel
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
SUV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
4x4
Maximum Power
170 kW
210 kW
340 kW
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2003 Volkswagen Touareg
Dimensions
4,754 mm
1,928 mm
1,726 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,754 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,928 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,726 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 731 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Touareg
Sales Data
2024908Total Sales
2025768Total Sales
202634YTD Sales
Volkswagen Touareg Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2003 Volkswagen Touareg
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Touareg is the V6 variant that starts from $0.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 Tdi variant that starts from $138,500.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volkswagen Touareg towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Touareg is the V6 variant which measures 1928mm wide, 4754mm in length and sits 1726mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 Tdi variant which has 230kW of power and 750nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Touareg is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Touareg may be manufactured in Czech Republic, Germany or Slovakia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 Tdi variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3080 kg.
The Volkswagen Touareg may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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