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2018 Volkswagen Touareg
The new Volkswagen Touareg is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $68,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $116,300 for the R-line.
There are 5 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2018.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (180kW/550Nm) and 4.1L turbo diesel common rail (250kW/800Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Touareg is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$68,990 - $116,300†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
Retail Price
$68,990 - $116,300†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
4x4
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Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
Engine specs, power, and efficiency
Handling & Mechanics
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Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
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2018 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.
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Power to Weight
67.36 - 105 kW/t
67.36 kW/t
195.74 kW/t
Boot Space
580 litres
176 litres
770 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.2 - 9.2 L/100km
1.9 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,087 - 1,351 km
670 km
1,471 km
Price
$68,990 - $116,300
$68,990
$290,200
Warranty (Years)
3 - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 2 years
2 years
6 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,840 - 2,920 kg
2,380 kg
3,200 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,000 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
25 - 27°
16.3°
33°
Departure Angle
25 - 27°
14.4°
31°
Ground Clearance Unladen
205 - 233 mm
188 mm
278 mm
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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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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 Base that starts from $68,990.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the R-Line that starts from $116,300.
See all Volkswagen Touareg PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: Base, Element, Monochome, Adventure and R-Line.
See all Volkswagen Touareg towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Touareg is the R-Line which measures 1965mm wide, 4801mm in length and sits 1742mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the R-Line which has 250kW of power from its 4.1L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.
The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the R-Line which weighs 2920 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Touareg uses Diesel.
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