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2005 Volkswagen Touareg
The new Volkswagen Touareg is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $69,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the R5 variant and topping out at $138,500 for the V10 Tdi.
There are 6 variants of the Touareg available in Australia.
Engine options include 2.5L turbo pump injection (128kW/400Nm), 4.9L turbo pump injection (230kW/750Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (177kW/310Nm) and 4.2L multi-point injection (228kW/410Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2005 Touareg is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$69,900 - $138,500†
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$69,900 - $138,500†
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Premium Unleaded
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Volkswagen Touareg
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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2005 Volkswagen Touareg
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Touareg comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being R5 and the most expensive being V10 Tdi.
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Power to Weight
57.27 - 98.4 kW/t
57.27 kW/t
136.21 kW/t
Boot Space
500 - 555 litres
465 litres
613 litres
Fuel Efficiency
10.1 - 14.8 L/100km
8.6 L/100km
14.8 L/100km
Price
$69,900 - $138,500
$69,900
$207,100
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
100,000 km
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
2 years
6 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,945 - 3,080 kg
2,620 kg
3,080 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,250 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
28.4 - 33.2°
25°
33.2°
Departure Angle
28.1 - 33.6°
24°
33.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
237 - 300 mm
218 mm
300 mm
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Volkswagen Touareg
Dimensions
4,754 mm
1,925 mm
1,726 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,754 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,925 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,726 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,855 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 710 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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News
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.
2 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.
3 Months Ago
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Touareg is the R5 that starts from $69,900.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 Tdi that starts from $138,500.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: R5, V6, V6 Luxury, R5 Luxury, V8 and V10 Tdi.
See all Volkswagen Touareg towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Touareg is the R5 which measures 1925mm wide, 4754mm in length and sits 1726mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 Tdi which has 230kW of power from its 4.9L Turbo Pump Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 Tdi which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Touareg may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.
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