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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
2016 Volkswagen Touareg
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $67,990 for the base variant and topping out at $114,990 for the R-Line variant.
There are 3 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2015.
The 2016 Touareg was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Touareg include 3.0 v6 turbo (150kW/450Nm), 3.0 v6 turbo (180kW/550Nm) and 4.1 v8 turbo (250kW/800Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.
- Retail Price
- $67,990 - $114,990â€
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $67,990 - $114,990â€
- Transmission
- 8-speed auto
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- SUV
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Volkswagen Touareg
2016 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
Design, size, and presence on the road
Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Touareg comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R-Line.
2016 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
How does the 2016 Volkswagen Touareg compare?
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Power to Weight
67.36 - 105 kW/t
67.36 kW/t
187.47 kW/t
Boot Space
580 litres
262 litres
670 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 9.2 L/100km
2.1 L/100km
13.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,087 - 1,181 km
750 km
1,471 km
Price
$67,990 - $114,990
$67,990
$284,700
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,840 - 2,920 kg
2,500 kg
3,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25 - 27°
16.5°
33°
Departure Angle
25 - 27°
14.4°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
205 - 233 mm
195 mm
278 mm
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Build your new Volkswagen Touareg
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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2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Dimensions
4,801 mm
1,940 mm
1,732 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,801 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,940 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,732 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,904 mm |
| Load Capacity | 633 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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2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Touareg is the base variant that starts from $67,990.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the R-Line variant that starts from $114,990.
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 R-Line variant which measures 1965mm wide, 4801mm in length and sits 1742mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the R-Line variant which has 250kW of power and 800nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the R-Line variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2920 kg.
The Volkswagen Touareg uses Diesel fuel.
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