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.
19 Days Ago
2026 Volkswagen Touareg
The new Volkswagen Touareg is a Suv Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Available in Australia from $89,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $136,790 for the.
Engine options include 3.0L turbo (170kW/500Nm) and electric motor (340kW/700Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Touareg is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Retail Price
$89,490 - $136,790†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion or PHEV
Retail Price
$89,490 - $136,790†
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
4x4
Fuel Type
Diesel or Electric
Body Types
SUV
Powertrain Type
Combustion or PHEV
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Volkswagen Touareg
2026 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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2026 Volkswagen Touareg
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Touareg comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being R.
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Power to Weight
76.4 - 137.99 kW/t
75.39 kW/t
231.62 kW/t
Boot Space
810 litres
176 litres
857 litres
Fuel Efficiency
3 - 7.7 L/100km
1.3 L/100km
13.1 L/100km
Vehicle Range
1,169 - 2,500 km
654 km
4,722 km
Price
$89,490 - $136,790
$78,500
$376,300
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
1 year
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,850 - 3,020 kg
2,520 kg
3,450 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
3,500 kg
1,500 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
23.3 - 31°
15°
40.2°
Departure Angle
17.2 - 31°
14.4°
42.8°
Ground Clearance Unladen
180 - 216 mm
166 mm
323 mm
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
17.9 kWh
0.2 kWh
113 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
7.2 kW
3.7 kW
11 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
51 km
51 km
121 km
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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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2026 Volkswagen Touareg
Dimensions
4,889 mm
1,984 mm
inc mirror: 2,193 mm
inc mirror: 2,193 mm
1,718 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,889 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,984 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 2,193 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,718 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,894 mm |
| Turning Circle | 12,190 mm |
| Load Capacity | 625 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2026 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.
19 Days 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.
3 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.
4 Months Ago
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2026 Volkswagen Touareg
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the undefined which weighs 3020 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Touareg may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Diesel.
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