Volkswagen Touareg Base (2026) price & specs
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Overview
The 2026 Volkswagen Touareg Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door SUV that was released to the Australian market on 1st December 2025. The Volkswagen Touareg is regarded as a large SUV built in Slovakia with prices starting at $91,690 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Touareg is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 170 kW of power (at 4000 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Touareg Base uses 7.6L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 200g of CO2. It has a 90L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1184km per full tank
The Volkswagen Touareg measures 1718mm (67.6 inches) in height, 4889mm (192.5 inches) in length, 1984mm (78.1 inches) in width with a 2894mm (113.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2225kg (4905.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Touareg Base comes standard with 255/55 R19 front tyres and 255/55 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 Volkswagen Touareg Base has a 216mm ground clearance with a 3500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
76.4 - 137.99 kW/t
75.39 kW/t
320.75 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
$96,001 - $149,107
$60,990
$397,233
Warranty (Years)
5 years
2 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 3 years
3 years
7 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
24 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
2,850 - 3,020 kg
2,495 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
155 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
22 kW
Vehicle Range (EV)
46 - 51 km
46 km
670 km
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Dimensions
4,889 mm
1,984 mm
inc mirror: 2,193 mm
inc mirror: 2,193 mm
1,718 mm
| 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 kg |
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Explore Volkswagen Touareg Features & Specs
Base
3.0L, 8-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4
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Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
360 view camera
3D enhanced view: yes
Ambient lighting
Colour selection: yes
Wrap around: yes
Cruise control
ACC linked to mapping: yes
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Includes steering: yes
Embedded infotainment user interface
Number of months of online services: Unlimited
Facial/gesture control
Location: Front
Internal Memory /HD
Storage capacity: 32 GB
Memorized adjustment
Door mirror position: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
MirrorLink: yes
Parking assistance
Location front: yes
Type: Semi-Automatic Park & Exit
Location rear: yes
Type: Semi-Automatic Park & Perpendicular
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Location side: yes
Type: Camera
Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Includes programmable settings: yes
Telematics
Concierge number of months inc: 0
Connection type Via: SIM In Vehicle
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 3
Location rear: yes
Number: 2
Vanity mirror
Location driver: yes
Illuminated: yes
Location passenger: yes
Illuminated: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Wifi network
Connectivity type: Smartphone Pairing
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
CO2 level - g/km combined: 200 g/km
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: V
Cc: 2,967 cc
Liters: 3 L
Number of cylinders: 6
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 90 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 15 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12.3 in
Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Low tire pressure indicator
Displays pressure: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.6 L/100km
Country/highway: 6.4 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 1,184 km
Combined: 13.2 km/L
Country/highway: 15.6 km/L
Urban: 10.2 km/L
Urban: 9.8 L/100km
Performance
Maximum speed: 218 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8 s
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 231 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 170 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 500 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 4,000 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,750 rpm
Differential lock
Location: Center
Drive
Descent control system: yes
Driven wheels: 4x4
Four wheel drive type: Full-Time
Transmission
Gearchange paddles: yes
Manual mode: yes
Shift lever location: Steering Wheel
Transmission code: AL552E-8Q
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Variable rack: yes
Vehicle speed proportional: yes
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Multi-function: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Wishbone
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 108
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 255 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 108
Tire profile: 55
Tire speed rating: W
Tire width: 255 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Alloy
Rim diameter: 19 in
Rim width: 8.5 in
Cargo capacity
Measurement standard: VDA
Rear seat down: 1,800 L
Rear seat up; to lower window: 810 L
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,190 mm
Front track: 1,663 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 216 mm
Overall height: 1,718 mm
Overall length: 4,889 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,193 mm
Overall width: 1,984 mm
Rear track: 1,679 mm
Wheelbase: 2,894 mm
Internal dimensions
Headroom front: 1,049 mm
Headroom rear: 990 mm
Hip room front: 1,584 mm
Hip room rear: 1,547 mm
Ramp angles
Approach angle: 31°
Departure angle: 31°
Body style
Body type: SUV
Local number of doors: 5
Number of doors: 5
Platform code: MLB
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: SUV
Spoiler
Location roof: yes
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location rear passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Rear door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight control
Active high beam: yes
Directional headlights: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
Fog light function: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Blind
Location side: yes
Type: Manual
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Auto-dimming: yes
Color: Painted
Heated: yes
Indicator lights: yes
Tilting for reversing: Automatic
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Rear view mirror/camera
Auto-dimming: yes
Rear window
Type: Fixed
Wipers: Intermittent
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 3,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 2,850 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,225 kg
Tare weight: 2,157 kg
Trailer noseweight: 290 kg
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 2
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 8
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Cover/rear parcel shelf
Type: Flexible
Door sill protector
Illuminated: yes
Luxury trim
On center floor console: Alloy Look
On doors: Wood/Woodgrain
On gear selector: Alloy, Leather
On instrument panel: Wood/Woodgrain
Airbags
Number of: 8
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Activates seat belts: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driver monitor: yes
Emergency driver intervention inc park: yes
Emergency driver intervention system: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 2 - Partial Automation
Traffic sign response highway: yes
Crash test results
Standard: Euro NCAP
Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 89
Euro NCAP child occupant score: 86
Euro NCAP overall: 5
Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 72
Euro NCAP safety assist score: 81
Euro NCAP date tested: 1 Sep 2018
Euro NCAP version tested: Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI Elegence 5dr SUV
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Number: 3
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar & Camera
Rear seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Type: 3-Point
Seat position driver: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front and Rear
Front seat
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Memory
Lumbar type: 2-Way Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 9
Reach type: Memory
Reclining type: Memory
Thigh support type: Electric
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Electric
Lumbar type: Electric
Number of electrical adjustments: 9
Reach type: Electric
Reclining type: Electric
Thigh support type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Rear seats
Facing direction front: yes
Folding: 40/20/40
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Remote folding: yes
Seating capacity: 3
Type: Split Bench
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Leather
Main seat material: Leather
Seating
Seating capacity: 5
Seating configuration: 2+3
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Location rear seats: yes
Refrigerated storage compartment
Location: Glove Compartment
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 2
System
Engine heater: yes
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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