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
2008 Volkswagen Touareg
The new Volkswagen Touareg is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $64,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the R5 variant and topping out at $129,990 for the R50.
There are 4 variants of the Touareg available in Australia.
Engine options include 3.6L petrol direct injection (206kW/360Nm), 3L turbo diesel common rail (165kW/500Nm), 2.5L turbo pump injection (128kW/400Nm) and 4.9L turbo pump injection (258kW/850Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2008 Touareg is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Retail Price
$64,990 - $129,990†
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$64,990 - $129,990†
Transmission
6-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded or Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Features & Specs
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2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Touareg comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being R5 and the most expensive being R50.
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Power to Weight
56.29 - 98.89 kW/t
56.29 kW/t
166.26 kW/t
Boot Space
500 - 555 litres
249 litres
958 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.9 - 13.6 L/100km
9 L/100km
15.9 L/100km
Price
$64,990 - $129,990
$64,990
$277,800
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
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
2,250 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
28.4 - 33.2°
28°
34°
Departure Angle
28.1 - 33.6°
22.3°
33.6°
Ground Clearance Unladen
237 - 300 mm
194 mm
300 mm
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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 |
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 $64,990.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the R50 that starts from $129,990.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: R5, Base, V10 Tdi and R50.
See all Volkswagen Touareg towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Touareg is the R5 which measures 1928mm wide, 4754mm in length and sits 1726mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the R50 which has 258kW 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 R50 which weighs null 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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