Volkswagen Touareg
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The Volkswagen Touareg (German pronunciation: Template:IPA) is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volkswagen since 2002. The vehicle is named after the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of the Saharan interior in North Africa.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Touareg was originally developed with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7 and Template:As of, the Touareg was developed with the Audi Q8, the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus, which shares their MLB Evo platform and chassis. The first generation (2002–2010) offered five, six, eight, ten, and twelve-cylinder engine choices.
Development
The Volkswagen Touareg (internally designated Typ 7L) was developed as a joint venture project by Porsche and the Volkswagen Group, involving the Audi and Volkswagen brands. During the initial development phase and the early years of its production, Porsche operated as an independent entity, not affiliated with the Volkswagen Group. In response to these market conditions, Porsche's CEO at the time, Wendelin Wiedeking, sought to diversify the company's product range. This strategy included the introduction of Porsche's first four-door vehicle. A team located in Weissach, Germany led by Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert, developed the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform. It is shared among the Touareg, the Audi Q7, and the Porsche Cayenne. The Touareg and Cayenne both seat five, while the Q7's stretched wheelbase accommodates a third row for seven passengers.
The Volkswagen Touareg is built at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant in Bratislava, Slovakia, alongside the Audi Q7. The Cayenne is assembled by Porsche in Leipzig, Germany, at a facility built for Cayenne production.
Due to the demand and the exchange rates of euros against the US dollar, as well as different pricing and environmental policies in the US, the V6 and V8 engine variants make up a majority of Volkswagen's American Touareg offering. In the United States, the Touareg is advertised as and competes with other luxury crossover SUVs.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:-
Template:AnchorFirst generation (7L; 2002)
The first generation Touareg was introduced in 2002. It comes as standard with a 4XMotion four-wheel drive system. It has an automatic progressively locking center differential (with manual override) and a "low range" setting that can be activated with in-cabin controls. The Touareg featured an optional 4-wheel active air suspension, which can raise the ride height on command, and an optional locking rear differential to increase off-road capability.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> An uncommon option was a front-locking differential. Its load level ground clearance is at Template:Convert, Off-Road Level is at Template:Convert, and extra clearance of Template:Convert.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It won multiple awards such as the Best Luxury SUV, Best Sport/Utility, Best 4x4, and, Least Green Car of 2004 in America."<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Engines
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| Model | Year | Engine type | Power, torque at rpm | Engine Code |
| 3.2 VR6 | 2002–2007 | Template:Convert VR6 | Template:Convert, Template:Convert | AZZ/BAA/BKJ/ BRJ/BMV/BMX |
| 3.6 VR6 | 2007–2010 | Template:Convert VR6 | Template:Convert, Template:Convert | BHL/BHK |
| 4.2 V8 | 2002–2007 | Template:Convert 40v V8 | Template:Convert, Template:Convert | AXQ |
| 6.0 W12 | 2005–2010 | Template:Convert W12 | Template:Convert, Template:Convert | |
| Diesel engines | ||||
| Model | Year | Engine type | Power, torque at rpm | Engine Code |
| 2.5 I5 TDI | 2003–2010 | Template:Convert I5 Turbo | BAC/
BPE (late models) | |
| 3.0 V6 TDI | 2004–2010 | Template:Convert V6 Turbo | Template:Convert, Template:Convert | BKS |
| 5.0 V10 TDI | 2002–2008 | Template:Convert V10 Turbo | Template:Convert at 3,750 rpm, Template:Convert at 2,000 rpm | AYH/BLE/BKW/ BWF |
W12 (2005–2010)
The 6.0-litre double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 48-valve W12 engine version was initially intended to be a limited-edition model, with just 500 units planned to be produced; around 330 were slated for sale in Saudi Arabia, with the remainder sold in Europe. Some of those W12 Touaregs were sold in China, but the number sold is unknown. No sales were made in the United States. Eventually, the W12 model became an ordinary model without any production restrictions. According to Volkswagen, it can accelerate from 0 to Template:Convert in 5.9 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of Template:Cvt.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
V10 TDI (2002–2008)
The V10 TDI was offered in the United States for a limited time in 2004, but emissions regulations forced it off the market temporarily.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The V10 TDI returned to the U.S. market as a 2006 model-year vehicle in five states. Later US models went on sale in 2006, which were compliant with all 50 states' emission standards as they used ultra-low sulphur diesel and particulate filters.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Stricter California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards resulted in the V10 TDI being compliant with only 43 out of 50 state emissions standards in 2008<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> before being cancelled again in the United States.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The V10 engine was replaced by a V6 TDI engine that met the CARB minimum emission requirements for the 2009 model year.
Facelift (2006–2010)
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The Touareg's first facelift was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> with its North American debut at the 2007 New York Auto Show as a 2008 model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It now features the shield grille styling shared with other vehicles in the Volkswagen range. The updated Touareg has more than 2300 redesigned parts and includes new technological features:
- ABS Plus, which works in conjunction with the traction control system and shortens the braking distance by up to 25% on loose surfaces;
- Front Scan, an adaptive cruise control system which can slow or even stop the car depending on traffic conditions;
- Side Scan, a blind-spot monitor: it uses radar at the rear of the car to sense another car's presence and causes light-emitting diodes (LEDs) built into the wing mirrors to flash. If the driver indicates to move out, the LEDs flash at an accelerated rate to warn the driver until the other vehicle moves out of the Touareg's field of vision.
The 2007 Touareg could be equipped with a driving dynamics package, a rollover sensor, a 620-watt Dynaudio sound system, and redesigned comfort seats. All diesel versions now have the diesel particulate filter standard.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In the US and Canada, the facelifted Touareg was marketed as the Touareg 2 for the 2008–2010 model years, reverting to simply Touareg in 2011.Template:Citation needed
R50 (2007–2010)
The Touareg R50 is the third Volkswagen after the Golf and Passat to be given the 'R' treatment by Volkswagen Individual GmbH. The R50 global launch was at the 2007 Australian International Motor Show.
The "R50" naming comes from the engine displacement: 5.0 L. The R50 was offered with a 5.0-litre V10 diesel engine that produces Template:Convert and Template:Convert of torque, pushing the car from 0 to Template:Convert in 6.7 seconds.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The R50 came standard with 21-inch Omanyt wheels, sport-tuned air suspension, decorative 'engine spin' finish interior trim inlays, and an optional four-zone Climatronic climate control system.
V6 TDI (2007–2010)
The 2007 version of the V6 TDI has Template:Convert and Template:Convert of torque. With this engine, the Touareg can reach Template:Convert from a standstill in 8.3 seconds.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
V6 TDI Clean Diesel (2009–2016)
The V6 TDI Clean Diesel featuring Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system replaced the V10 TDI in US and Canada. The Touareg contains a Template:Convert tank in the rear of the vehicle underneath the spare tyre, which stores the AdBlue solution. It is estimated that this tank will need to be replenished every Template:Convert.Template:Citation needed The Touareg does not include the NOX storage catalyst found in Jetta Clean Diesel TDI due to its heavy weight.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead link</ref>
The Touareg BlueTDI was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The production version of the V6 TDI Clean Diesel was unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto Show.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Touareg "Lux Limited" (2009)
The Touareg "Lux Limited" is a version of the V6 TDI Clean Diesel (225PS), V6 FSI, and V8 FSI for the US market. It features 20-inch alloy wheels ("Mountain" type) with size 275 all-season tires and a choice of 4 body colours (Sapphire Blue, Black Magic Pearl, Campanella White, and Galapagos Gray). It also came equipped with a full body colour aerodynamics kit, dual power front seats, full Cricket two-tone leather interior, touch screen navigation with streaming Bluetooth audio, 320-watt 11-speaker audio system, and adaptive high-intensity discharge headlamps.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 NAIAS.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid (2009)
The Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid is a prototype hybrid vehicle featuring a Template:Convert V6 petrol engine with a 'Twin Vortices Series' (TVS) supercharger rated at Template:Convert at 5,500 rpm and Template:Convert of torque at 3,000 rpm, an electric motor rated at Template:Convert and Template:Convert of torque and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It has combined ratings of Template:Convert and Template:Convert of torque. The electric motor is powered by a 240-cell, 288 V, 6 Ah nickel metal-hydride battery array. The 4motion four-wheel drive system utilises a lighter Torsen centre differential from the Audi Q7 to save weight. The electric motor has a top speed of Template:Convert. Start-stop system supports regenerative braking, and coasting. Power steering and air conditioning were changed to be powered by battery.
The planned production version included a special E-switch that the driver can activate for pure electric driving, Template:Convert coasting speed.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Engines
Template:Unsourced section US models include 3.6 V6, 4.2 V8 FSI, BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI. Canada models include 3.6 VR6, BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI. BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI was sold as V6 TDI Clean Diesel in US and Canada.
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| model | years | engine type | power at rpm | torque at rpm | |
| 3.6 VR6 | 2006–2010 | Template:Convert VR6 FSI | Template:Convert at 6,250 | Template:Convert at 2,500-5,000 | |
| 4.2 V8 FSI | 2006–2010 | Template:Convert 32v V8 FSI | Template:Convert at 6,800 | Template:Convert at 3,500 | |
| 6.0 W12 | 2005–2010 | Template:Convert W12 | Template:Convert at 6,000 | Template:Convert at 3,250 | |
| Diesel engines | |||||
| model | years | engine type | power at rpm | torque at rpm | |
| 2.5 R5 TDI | 2003–2010 | Template:Convert I5 Pumpe-Düse turbo | Template:Convert at 3,500
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| 3.0 V6 TDI | 2007–2010 | Template:Convert V6 common rail turbo | Template:Convert at 4,000-4,400 | Template:Convert at 1,500-3,000 manual, Template:Convert at 2,000-2,250 automatic | |
| 3.0 V6 TDI BlueMotion | 2009–2015 | Template:Convert V6 common rail turbo | Template:Convert at 3,500 | Template:Convert at 2,000-2,250 | |
| 5.0 V10 TDI | 2002–2010 | Template:Convert V10 Pumpe-Düse turbo | Template:Convert at 3,750 | Template:Convert at 2,000 | |
| R50 5.0 V10 TDI | 2007–2010 | Template:Convert V10 Pumpe-Düse turbo | Template:Convert at 3,500 | Template:Convert at 2,000 | |
Transmissions
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| Model | Year | Transmission type |
| 3.2 V6 | 2003–2007 | 6-speed manual, 6 speed automatic |
| 3.6 V6 | 2006– | 6-speed automatic |
| 4.2 V8 | 2006– | 6-speed automatic |
| 6.0 W12 | 2005– | 6-speed automatic |
| Diesel engines | ||
| Model | Year | Transmission type |
| 2.5 R5 TDI | 2003– | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic |
| 3.0 V6 TDI | 2007– | 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic |
| BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI | 2009– | 6-speed automatic |
| 5.0 V10 TDI | 2002– | 6-speed automatic |
| R50 | 2007– | 6-speed automatic |
Marketing
In Canada and the US, ads showed the Touareg capable of maneuvers that other Volkswagen cars could not, such as going right through a snowbank while a New Beetle got stuck.Template:Citation needed A 2007 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI pulled a Boeing 747 as part of an advertising campaign, which holds the world record for the heaviest load towed by a passenger car.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On Holy Innocents' Day in 2007, Volkswagen Spain's website showed a fake Touareg Cabrio convertible. The site was registered to VW's Spanish division.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As the second generation Touareg launch campaign was a tie in with The Bourne Ultimatum movie, Volkswagen launched an online stunt simulator where users could maneuver any of six different VW models through various explosions, while altering vehicle speeds, props, sound effects, and camera angles.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Safety
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The second generation (Typ 7P) Touareg was revealed on 10 February 2010, in Munich<ref name="volkswagen-media-services.com">Template:Cite web</ref> and later at the 2010 Beijing International Auto Show.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The new Touareg features a world-first automotive headlight technology: the "Dynamic Light Assist" glare-free high beam.<ref name="volkswagen-media-services.com"/> Unlike an adaptive high-beam system, the Dynamic Light Assist system continually and gradually adjusts not only the high-beam range but also its pattern.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The beam pattern changes its direction continually so that vehicles in front are not being illuminated, while the area surrounding them is being constantly illuminated at high beam intensity.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Features
- Adaptive cruise control with new Stop & Go function
- Lane departure warning system: Lane Assist
- Blind Spot Monitor: Side Assist
- Front Assist Collision avoidance system for front (with full automatic emergency braking)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
- Area View with four cameras
- Adaptive Air Suspension with continuous damping control (CDC) and Adaptive Body Roll Compensation
- Standard 8-speed automatic transmission
Touareg Hybrid (2010–2018)
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and later at the 2010 New York International Auto Show and<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.
The Chinese model went on sale in early 2011.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Touareg Exclusive (2010–2018)
The Touareg Exclusive is a version of the Touareg that features seats with a two-tone leather combination "Nappa" upholstery in 2 colour combinations (Pepper Beige–Titan Black, Dark Burgundy–Titan Black). It also comes with heated front seats with electric 12-way settings, leather door inserts, a black headliner, and sill panel strips in stainless steel with exclusive lettering. Decorative elements made from real wood in "Olive Silk Gloss", 19-inch "Salamanca" alloy wheels in Sterling Silver (no-cost optional 19-inch Girona wheel, optional 20-inch "Tarragona" wheel), Chrome & Style package and roof rails in anodised silver.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Race Touareg 3
The Race Touareg 3 is a race car built for the 2011 Dakar Rally, replacing the Race Touareg 2. It includes a 2.5-litre twin-turbocharged TDI engine rated at Template:Convert, a 5-speed sequential gearbox with a ZF-Sachs three-plate ceramic clutch, a steel space-frame chassis and BF Goodrich 235/85 R16 tyres.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2011 Qatar Motor Show concepts (2011)
The Race Touareg 3 Qatar is a concept car based on the Race Touareg 3 but adapted for street use. It includes BBS 18-inch gold wheels, Serpentino Grey Metallic safety cage, Recaro racing bucket seats, Matt Carbon interior trim, "Black" and "Pure Grey" Nubuk leather upholstery at seat side supports and the door trim panels, Titan Black Nappa leather-upholstered centre seat panels, two-tone seams and silver piping on the seat covers and safety-related items painted in Tornado Red.
The Touareg Gold Edition is based on the Touareg with a 4.2 V8 FSI engine. It includes custom-designed 22-inch wheels, roof rails, protective guard strips and window frames, mirror caps and parts of the air intake frame, "Magic Morning" body colour, 24-carat gold accents and switches, "Luna" interior trim colour, Luna Alcantara roof liner and Nappa leather seats, natural brown leather dashboard with Magnolia seams and floor mats in Natural brown with leather inserts in "Luna."
The vehicles were unveiled at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Touareg X (2013–2014)
The Touareg X is a limited (1000 units) version of the 2014 Touareg TDI Clean Diesel Lux (240PS) with a 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system for the US market, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Volkswagen Touareg. It includes unique 19-inch 'Moab' aluminium-alloy wheels, Moonlight Blue Pearl body colour, LED taillight, Touareg X-specific badging, Vienna leather seating surfaces in Black Anthracite, a complementing black headliner, a panoramic powered sunroof, keyless access with push-button start, bi-xenon headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights, front fog- and cornering lights, RNS 850 navigation system with an eight-inch colour touchscreen, 60GB hard drive, and rearview camera; Bluetooth technology, Climatronic dual-zone air conditioning, 12-way powered and heated front seats with driver seat memory and power adjustable lumbar and a leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
R-Line: 20 inch wheels, ultra view sunroof, badging, sport peddles, independent suspension.
Engines
| Model | Years | Engine type | power at rpm | torque at rpm | Template:Convert (s) | Top speed | Regions |
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| 3.6 V6 FSI BlueMotion Technology V6 FSI Sport (US) |
2010–2018 | Template:Convert VR6 | Template:Convert at 6200 | Template:Convert at 3200 | 7.8 | Template:Convert | All, except UK, China and New Zealand, Russia
Not available in Europe since 2014 |
| 3.6 V6 FSI | Template:Convert at 6200 | Template:Convert at 3500 | 8.4 | N/A | Russia only | ||
| 3.0 V6 TSI<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> | 2010–2018 | Template:Convert V6 supercharged | Template:Convert at 4850–6500 | Template:Convert at 2500–5000 | 7.1 | Template:Convert | China only |
| 3.0 V6 TSI Hybrid V6 TSI Hybrid (US)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
2010–2014 | Template:Convert V6 supercharged | Template:Convert at 5500–6500 | Template:Convert at 3000–5250 | 5.8 | Template:Convert | All except Middle East |
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| 4.2 FSI |
2010–2018 | Template:Convert V8 | Template:Convert at 6800 | Template:Convert at 3500 | 6.2 | Template:Convert | Middle East, Brazil, China, Russia (2010-2014) |
| Model | Years | Engine type | power at rpm | torque at rpm | Template:Convert (s) | Top speed | Regions |
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| V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology (204 PS) | 2010–2018 | Template:Convert V6 turbo | Template:Convert at 3200–4400 | Template:Convert at 1250–3200 | 8.5 | Template:Convert | Germany, Sweden |
| V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology V6 TDI Clean Diesel Sport (US) (239 PS) |
2010–2018 | Template:Convert V6 turbo | Template:Convert at 4000–4400 | Template:Convert at 2000–2250 | 7.8 | Template:Convert | Eastern Europe, Western Europe, North America (2010-2015), Australia, China |
| V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology (245 PS) | 2011–2018 | Template:Convert V6 turbo | Template:Convert at 3800–4400 | Template:Convert at 1750–2750 | 7.6 | Template:Convert | Germany, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. |
| V8 TDI | 2010–2018 | Template:Convert V8 turbo | Template:Convert at 4,400 | Template:Convert at 1750–2750 | 5.8 | Template:Convert | Eastern Europe (2010-2014), Ukraine, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Chile. |
Marketing
As part of the Touareg product launch in China, a 3-part, 15-minute movie named A Journey Beyond (锐·享征程) was produced. The movie was produced by DDB Guoan,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and directed by Lu Chuan.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The film itself was nominated as a finalist in the China Longxi awards under the FILM – Craft: Best editing category.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
As part of National Museum of China sponsorship, Touareg Hybrid vehicles were offered as a free shuttle service – named "Museum Hopping" – between the National Museum, the Palace Museum, and the National Art Museum.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2014 facelift
For the 2015 model year, the Touareg 7P changes included:<ref>Template:Cite web Touareg with new design and new technologies: New 262 PS V6 TDI consumes just 6.6 L/100 km</ref>
- Standard bi-xenon headlights
- Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
- Upgraded adaptive cruise control
- V6 TDI engine with Template:Convert
- Improved standard steel-spring suspension
- Availability of online services: point-of-Interest search via Google, maps provided by Google Earth, a Google Street View function and traffic reporting.
Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash-tested the Touareg, and presented the following results (ratings from 'poor' to 'good'):<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Moderate overlap front | Good |
| Side | Good |
| Roof strength | Good |
| Head restraints and seats | Good |
Template:AnchorThird generation (CR; 2018)
The third generation Touareg was revealed on 23 March 2018 at the Poznań Motor Show. It emphasises fuel efficiency.Template:Citation needed VW discontinued the Touareg for sale in North America from the 2017 model year onward based on sales and the availability of the larger and less expensive Atlas (sold as the Teramont outside of the United States, Canada, and Chile) which was specifically designed for the United States.<ref>Template:Citation</ref> The vehicle is larger and uses the Volkswagen Group MLB platform shared with the corporate siblings Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7.
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Touareg R PHEV
In February 2020, Volkswagen revealed the Touareg R plug-in hybrid variant. The powertrain combines a Template:Convert V6 turbocharged petrol engine, a Template:Convert electric motor, and a 14.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The total system output is Template:Convert and Template:Convert torque.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Edition 20
In 2022, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Touareg, Volkswagen revealed the 'Edition 20'. The model featured 'Meloe Blue' paintwork with Edition 20 badging on the pillars, and a reworked interior with illuminated panels and numerous displays of the Edition 20 logo. The car was available with four drivetrain variants; the pair of V6 TDIs, the V6 TSI, and the plug-in hybrid V6 TSI. It was priced in Europe at $77,530.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Facelift
A facelift was unveiled on 23 May 2023, with more advanced matrix LED headlights and an illuminated rear logo among the changes.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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Markets
Egypt
On 1 June 2024, Volkswagen Egypt introduced the 2024 Touareg R Line with a 2.0L TFSI and an 8 speed ZF Automatic Transmission.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Malaysia
The facelifted third-generation flagship SUV, first introduced back in 2018, arrives in CKD locally assembled 3.0 TSI V6 form and sits at the top of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia's (VPCM) lineup.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Safety
Motorsport
A modified Touareg dubbed Stanley won the 2005 DARPA Grand Challenge.
Pikes Peak
VW Touareg TDI entered the 85th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, with V10 TDI Touaregs and a V6 TDI Touareg, driven by Ryan Arciero, Mike Miller, and Chris Blais. Arciero won the race with a time of 13:17:703 setting a new division record for the fastest time with a diesel powered vehicle. Miller finished second with a time of 13:25:247. Chris Blais finished third with a time of 15:48:312.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Baja 500
The 2.5L R5 TDI won a 2007 Baja 500 class with drivers Mark Miller/Ralph Pitchford (USA/South Africa).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Baja 1000
It includes a 5.5 L V12 clean diesel engine with dual Garrett TR30R turbochargers rated at Template:Convert and Template:Convert of torque, Xtrac six-speed sequential transmission, 9-inch rear axle, Fox Racing Shocks, KMC 17" custom forged Beadlock wheels with BFGoodrich Baja KRT 37x13.5x17 tires, Lowrance 9200 GPS and Sparco carbon fiber racing seats. It uses a mid-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. The chassis and body were designed by Arciero Miller Racing and Volkswagen Design Center California respectively.
The vehicle was unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto Show.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The Race Touareg TDI Trophy Truck completed the 41st Annual Tecate SCORE Baja 1000 race with 13th position for Trophy Truck Class. The vehicle was driven by Mark Miller.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Dakar Rally
In the 2003 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen entered a team of rear-wheel drive Tarek buggies.<ref name=ucp>Template:Cite web</ref> VW claimed sixth overall, driven by Stephane Henrard and co-driver Bobby Willis. In the following year, the 2004 Dakar Rally saw the debut rally for the T2 class, built Race Touareg by Volkswagen Motorsport.<ref name=ucp /> Bruno Saby and co driver Matthew Stevenson claimed sixth position overall. In the 2005 Dakar Rally, Jutta Kleinschmidt and co-driver Fabrizia Pons claimed third spot overall in the Race Touareg.<ref name=ucp2 />
In the 2006 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen driver Giniel de Villiers and co-driver Tina Thörner claimed the second spot, the highest ever for a diesel model in the new Race Touareg 2. It has a shorter wheelbase than the original Race Touareg, as well as increased visibility.<ref name=ucp2>Template:Cite web</ref> For the 2007 Dakar Rally, VW driver Mark Miller and Ralph Pitchford drove the Race Touareg 2 to 4th position overall. In the 2008 Central Europe Rally, Carlos Sainz drove his Race Touareg 2 to victory.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Finally, in the 2009 edition of Rally Dakar, Volkswagen achieved a one-two result. Giniel de Villiers and co driver Dirk von Zitzewitz won the race ahead of Mark Miller and Ralph Pitchford. With just two days to go, Carlos Sainz crashed out after dominating the rally for several days, thus preventing Volkswagen from making it a one-two-three result.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Carlos Sainz won in 2010 with a 1-2-3 finish, and Nasser Al-Attiyah won for VW in 2011.
Power Output: VW Dakar Racers
- 2007 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 285 hp/209 kW
- 2006 Race-Touareg 2 (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 275 hp/202 kW
- 2005 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.5 TDI 260 hp/191 kW
- 2004 Race-Touareg (T2 spec) 2.3 TDI 231 hp/170 kW
- 2003 Tarek 1.9 TDI 218 hp/160 kW
Cape to Cape
On 20 September 2015, a Touareg V6 TDI driven by Rainer Zietlow, Marius Biela, and Sam Roach completed the run of 19,000 km from Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of Africa, to the North Cape (Nordkapp) of Norway in a world record time of 9 days, 4 hours, 9 minutes, and 27 seconds.<ref name=Cape2Cape>Template:Cite web</ref>
For the record run, a stronger suspension, larger tires, roll-cage and extra strong Hella headlights were added as well as additional tanks for a total range of Template:Convert. The Template:Convert V6 TDI engine and other mechanical parts such as gearbox and drive shafts were standard.
Awards
The Touareg was Car and Driver magazine's Best Luxury SUV for 2003,Template:Citation needed Motor Trend magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year for 2004, Four Wheeler magazine's Four Wheeler of the Year for 2005,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Overlander's 2003 4WDOTY.Template:Citation needed
Sales
| Calendar year | Global production | United States sales |
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| 2007 | 72,477 | 8,812<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2008 | 62,230<ref name=":2">Template:Cite news</ref> | 6,754<ref name=":1" /> |
| 2009 | 32,308 | 4,392<ref name=":1" /> |
| 2010 | 48,069<ref name=":3">Template:Cite news</ref> | 4,713<ref name=":1" /> |
| 2011 | 79,986 | 7,535<ref name="auto4">Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2012 | 77,635<ref name=":4">Template:Cite news</ref> | 10,553<ref name="auto4" /> |
| 2013 | 70,861 | 8,223<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2014 | 63,741<ref name=":5">Template:Cite news</ref> | 6,961<ref name="auto3">Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2015 | 59,190 | 7,037<ref name="auto3" /> |
| 2016 | 47,495<ref name=":6">Template:Cite news</ref> | 4,223<ref name="auto2">Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2017 | 42,407 | 3,545<ref name="auto2" /> |
| 2018 | 40,387<ref name=":7">Template:Cite news</ref> | 2,022<ref name="auto1">Template:Cite web</ref> |
| 2019 | 52,859<ref name=":02">Template:Cite news</ref> | 160<ref name="auto1" /> |
| 2020 | 41,136<ref name=":02" /> | 3<ref name=":1" /> |
| 2021 | 34,957<ref name=":12">Template:Cite news</ref> | |
| 2022 | 31,254<ref name=":0">Template:Cite news</ref> | |
| 2023 | 34,577<ref name=":0" /> |
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