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Volkswagen Touareg| image = 2018 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line TDi Automatic 3.0 Front.jpg| manufacturer = Volkswagen Group| production = August 2002 â€“ present

(From 2024) {edih}| class = Mid-size luxury SUV| body_style = 5-door SUV| layout = Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (4motion)}}The Volkswagen Touareg (German pronunciation: {{IPA-de|ËˆtuËaÊÉ›k|}}) is a car produced by German automaker Volkswagen Group since 2002 at the Volkswagen Bratislava Plant. Considered to be the first luxury mid-size SUV from Volkswagen, the vehicle was named after the nomadic Tuareg people, inhabitants of the Saharan interior in North Africa.WEB, Review: 2015 Volkswagen Touareg TDI {{!, Canadian Auto Review |url=http://www.canadianautoreview.ca/reviews/2015-volkswagen-touareg-tdi.html |access-date=2023-01-29 |website=www.canadianautoreview.ca}} Originally, the Touareg was developed together with the Porsche Cayenne and the Audi Q7, and {{as of|2020|10|lc=y}}, the Touareg was developed together with the Audi Q8, the Bentley Bentayga and the Lamborghini Urus. This family of vehicles are all unibody SUVs with independent suspension. The first generation (2002â€“2010) offered five, six, eight, ten and twelve-cylinder engine choices.{{TOC limit|3}}

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 of the Typ 7L and the early years of its production, Porsche operated as an independent entity, not affiliated with the Volkswagen Group. The sports car market is known for its fluctuations. 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 in Weissach, Germany, of over 300, led by Klaus-Gerhard Wolpert, developed the Volkswagen Group PL71 platform. Now it is shared between the Touareg, the Audi Q7, and the Porsche Cayenne. However, there are styling, equipment, performance, and technical differences between them. 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 most of Volkswagen's American Touareg offering. Compared to other Volkswagen-branded vehicles sold in the US, which are aimed at the mass market, Touaregs came in more upscale trims and competed with other luxury crossover SUVs.WEB, 2005 Luxury SUV Comparisons, Reviews & Road Tests - Motor Trend,weblink dead, 2012-10-14, 2012-10-21,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20121021235417weblink">weblink WEB, Volvo XC90 | VW Touareg | BMW X5 | Audi Q7 | Lexus RX450h SUVs,weblink live,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20121103174714weblink">weblink 2012-11-03,

{{anchor|7L|2002}}First generation (7L; 2002)

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name	First generation (7L)\|image = 2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Sport Automatic 3.2 Front.jpg\|production = August 2002â€“2010	Volkswagen Group E platform>Volkswagen Group PL71 platform\|related = Porsche Cayenne Audi Q7

| 3.2 VR6 FSI {{convert|237|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 3.6 VR6 FSI {{convert|276|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 4.2 V8 FSI {{convert|306|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 6.0 W12 FSI {{convert|444|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| Diesel:
| 2.5 R5 TDI {{convert|161|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 2.5 R5 TDI {{convert|172|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 3.0 V6 TDI {{convert|222|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 5.0 V10 TDI {{convert|309|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}} }}

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4754

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1928

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1726

1|abbr=on}}|weight = |sp = uk}}(File:2005 Volkswagen Touareg V6 Sport Automatic 3.2 Rear.jpg|thumbnail|Pre-facelift Volkswagen Touareg (Europe))The Touareg 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 a optional locking rear differential to increase off-road capability.WEB, McColloch, Douglas, 2004-08-04, Road Test - 2004 VW Touareg,weblink 2021-10-15, MotorTrend, en, An uncommon option was a front-locking differential. Its load level ground clearance is at {{convert|6.3|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, Off-Road Level is at {{convert|9.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}, and extra clearance of {{convert|11.8|in|mm|0|abbr=on}}.WEB, Bedard, Patrick, 2002-09-01, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg,weblink 2021-10-15, Car and Driver, en-US, The Guardian said "the Touareg is a colossal, grunting beast which seems as wide as it is long" and noted "it's a serious bit of kit. It was co-developed with Porsche and was first introduced in 2003. It won multiple awards such as the Best Luxury SUV, Best Sport/Utility, Best 4x4, and, Least Green Car of 2004 in America."NEWS,weblink Cruising for a bruising, The Guardian, 24 June 2007, 25 March 2023, Love, Martin, (File:2007-2008 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI 03.jpg|thumbnail|Interior)

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W12 (2005â€“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. It is estimated to reach {{convert|100|km/h|1}} in 5.9 seconds.WEB, Car News - Auto News, Headlines, and Top Car Stories,weblink 2023-01-29, Autoweek, en-us,

V10 TDI (2002â€“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.WEB, Auto Tech: Pumpe Duse,weblink CanadianDriver Communications Inc., CanadianDriver.com, 29 September 2004, 4 November 2009, 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 was compliant with 50 states emission with Ultra-low Sulphur diesel and particulate filter.WEB, Abuelsamid, Sam,weblink 2006 VW Touareg diesel now on sale with a particulate filter, Green.autoblog.com, 2006-10-19, 2010-10-09, Stricter California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions standards resulted in the V10 TDI being reduced to only 43 state emissions in 2008WEB, Thompson, Jason, 2008-10-01, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg v10 TDI - Featured Diesel SUV - Diesel Power Magazine,weblink 2021-10-15, MotorTrend, en, before being cancelled again in the United States.WEB, Abuelsamid, Sam,weblink In the Autoblog Garage: 2008 Volkswagen Touareg V10 TDI, Autoblog.com, 2008-10-27, 2009-07-14, 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)

(File:Volkswagen Touareg -- 03-24-2011 2.jpg|thumb|right| Facelift Volkswagen Touareg (US))(File:VW Touareg 2.5 Tdi SE - Flickr - The Car Spy (16).jpg|thumbnail|left|Facelift Volkswagen Touareg (UK))The Touareg's first facelift was unveiled at the 2006 Paris Motor Show,WEB,weblink Paris Motor Show: Volkswagen Touareg world premiere, Stuart Waterman, Autoblog, 14 July 2015, with its North American debut at the 2007 New York Auto Show as a 2008 model.WEB,weblink New York Auto Show: Volkswagen unveils the Touareg 2, John Neff, Autoblog, 14 July 2015, 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.WEB,weblink 2007 Volkswagen Touareg, Simona, 28 September 2006, Top Speed, 14 July 2015, In the US and Canada, the face-lifted Touareg was marketed as the Touareg 2 for the 2008â€“2010 model years, reverting to simply Touareg in 2011.

R50 (2007â€“2010)

(File:VW Touareg R50.jpg|thumb|right|Volkswagen Touareg R50)(File:VW Touareg R50 seite.jpg|thumb|left|Volkswagen Touareg R50)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 {{convert|257|kW|PS bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|850|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque, pushing the car from 0 to {{convert|100|km/h|1|abbr=on}} in 6.7 seconds.WEB,weblink VW Releases Details On 350Hp Touareg R50 â€“ Carscoop, Carscoop.blogspot.com, 2009-04-30,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20111001052122weblink">weblink 2011-10-01, dead, 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 (2007â€“2010)

The 2007 version of the V6 TDI has {{convert|239|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|500|Nm|0|abbr=on}} of torque. With this engine, the Touareg can reach {{convert|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} from a standstill in 8.3 seconds.WEB, Navarro, Xavier,weblink Volkswagen improves the Touareg TDI, Green.autoblog.com, 2007-11-21, 2010-10-09,

V6 TDI Clean Diesel (2009â€“2016)

The V6 TDI Clean Diesel featuring Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system replaced the V10 TDI in US and Canada. The Touareg contains a {{convert|4.5|usgal}} 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 {{convert|728|mi}}.{{Citation needed|date=July 2009}} The Touareg does not include the NOX storage catalyst found in Jetta Clean Diesel TDI due to its heavy weight.WEB, Lou Ann Hammond,weblink 2009 VW Touareg TDI is a clean diesel, retrieved 12-Dec-08, Carlist.com, 2008-12-09, 2010-10-09, {{Dead link|date=July 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}The Touareg BlueTDI was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.WEB, Blanco, Sebastian,weblink More pictures and details of VW's Touareg BlueTDI in Geneva, Green.autoblog.com, 2007-03-06, 2010-10-09, The production version of the V6 TDI Clean Diesel was unveiled at the 2008 LA Auto Show.WEB, Abuelsamid, Sam,weblink LA 2008: Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI, 25 mpg highway, Green.autoblog.com, 2008-11-20, 2010-10-09,

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.WEB,weblink Detroit 2009: Volkswagen Touareg Lux Limited sports J. Crew colors, Jonathon Ramsey, Autoblog, 14 July 2015,

Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid (2009)

The Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid is a prototype hybrid vehicle featuring a {{convert|2995|cc|abbr=on}} V6 petrol engine with a 'Twin Vortices Series' (TVS) supercharger rated at {{convert|333|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm and {{convert|440|Nm|abbr=on|0}} of torque at 3,000 rpm, an electric motor rated at {{convert|52|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|300|Nm|abbr=on}} of torque and an eight-speed automatic transmission. It has combined ratings of {{convert|374|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|550|Nm|0|abbr=on}} 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 {{convert|50|km/h|abbr=on}}. 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, {{convert|160|km/h|abbr=on}} coasting speed.WEB, Abuelsamid, Sam,weblink Volkswagen to launch Touareg BlueMotion hybrid in 2010, Autobloggreen.com, 2009-02-02, 2010-10-09,

Engines

US models include 3.6 V6, 4.2 V8, BlueMotion 3.0 VR6 TDI. Canada models include 3.6 V6, BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI. BlueMotion 3.0 V6 TDI was sold as V6 TDI Clean Diesel in US and Canada.{| class="wikitable"!colspan=6|Petrol engines!model!!years!!engine type!!power at rpm!!torque at rpm3597abbr=on}} VR6 engine gasoline direct injection>FSI{{convertPS03600|abbr=on}} at 2,500-5,0004163abbr=on}} V8 engine FSI>350kW bhpabbr=on}} at 6,800{{convertNmabbr=on}} at 3,5005998abbr=on}} Volkswagen Group W-12 engine>450kW bhpabbr=on}} at 6,000{{convertNmabbr=on}} at 3,250!colspan=6|Diesel engines!model!!years!!engine type!!power at rpm!!torque at rpm2461abbr=on}} I5 Pumpe-DÃ¼se turbo {{convertPS0|abbr=on}} at 3,500{{convert|174|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500{{convertNmabbr=on}} at 2,2502967abbr=on}} V6 common rail turbo{{convertPS050005500|abbr=on}} at 2,000-2,250 automatic2967abbr=on}} V6 common rail turbo{{convertPS05500|abbr=on}} at 2,000-2,250List of Volkswagen Group diesel engines#V10 TDI>5.0 V10 TDI2002â€“2010{{convertccV10 engine>V10 Pumpe-DÃ¼se turbo{{convertPS07500|abbr=on}} at 2,00049211350kW bhpabbr=on}} at 3,500{{convertNmabbr=on}} at 2,000">

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Marketing

In Canada and the US, ads showed the Touareg capable of feats that other Volkswagen cars could not accomplish, such as going right through a snowbank while a New Beetle got stuck.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.WEB, Neff, John,weblink Touareg V10 TDI tows a 747 â€” Autoblog, Autoblog.com, 2006-11-22, 2011-01-17, In 2007 DÃa de los Innocents, Volkswagen Spain's website, showed a fake Touareg Cabrio convertible. The site was registered to VW's Spanish division.WEB,weblink Practical Joke of the Day: VW Touareg Cabrio, Alex Nunez, Autoblog, 14 July 2015, As part of the Touareg 2 launch campaign coinciding with the premier of The Bourne Ultimatum movie, Volkswagen launched an interactive stunt simulator that allowed fans to play out their own stunts online. Users could maneuver any of six different VW models through various explosions, while altering vehicle speeds, props, sound effects, and camera angles to make that perfect scene.WEB,weblink Time waster of the day: Bourne Stunt Simulator, Siddharth Raja, Autoblog, 14 July 2015,

{{anchor|7P|2010}}Second generation (7P; 2010)

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name	Second generation (7P)\| image = VW Touareg V8 TDI (II) â€“ Frontansicht (1), 2. Juli 2011, DÃ¼sseldorf.jpg\| production = 2010â€“2018	Volkswagen Group E platform>Volkswagen Group PL72 platform\| related = Porsche Cayenne Audi Q7

(for V6 FSI Sport)
| 3.6 V6 FSI {{convert|247|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 3.6 V6 FSI BlueMotion Technology {{convert|276|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 4.2 V8 FSI {{convert|355|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| Petrol hybrid:
| 3.0 V6 Turbo FSI {{convert|328|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| Diesel:
| 3.0 V6 TDI {{convert|201|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 3.0 V6 TDI {{convert|236|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 3.0 V6 TDI {{convert|242|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}
| 4.2 V8 TDI {{convert|335|hp|kW|0|abbr=on}}

}}Automatic transmission>automatic113.9mmabbr=on|order=flip}}188.8mmabbr=on|order=flip}}76.4mmabbr=on|order=flip}}67.3mmabbr=onPUBLISHER=VW.COM ARCHIVE-DATE=2018-04-10 URL-STATUS=DEAD, Hybrid: {{convertin0order=flip}}| weight = | sp = uk| successor = Volkswagen Atlas (outside Europe)}}(File:VW Touareg Exclusive V6 TDI BlueMotion Technology (II) â€“ Heckansicht, 3. Juli 2013, MÃ¼nster.jpg|thumb|left|Pre-facelift Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI BlueMotion (Germany))(File:Autosalon Brno 2011 (129).jpg|thumb|left|Interior)The second generation (Typ 7P) Touareg was revealed on February 10, 2010, in MunichWEB,weblink New Touareg takes the SUV idea into the future, 17 February 2010,weblink 2012-03-03, dead, and later at the 2010 Beijing International Auto Show.WEB,weblink åœ¨åŽå…å¤§å“ç‰Œé½äº®ç›¸ å¤§ä¼—æ±½è½¦é›†å›¢ä»¥å²ä¸Šæœ€å¼ºé˜µå®¹å‚åŠ 2010åŒ—äº¬å›½é™…è½¦å±•, 2010-04-08, 2012-08-09, 2012-12-03,weblink" title="archive.today/20121203164310weblink">weblink dead, The new Touareg features a world-first automotive headlight technology: the "Dynamic Light Assist" glare-free high beam. 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.WEB,weblink 2011 Volkswagen Touareg, 17 February 2010, 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.WEB,weblink Mobileye & Visteon, YouTube, 18 February 2010,

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)WEB,weblink To the Point: The New Touareg. Volkswagen SUV is one of the safest automobiles of all times, 2 June 2010, dead,weblink July 20, 2011,
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 (2010â€“2018)

(File:Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid 4motion C2 from 2010 frontright 2011-08-07 A.jpg|thumb|left|Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid (Europe))The vehicle was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor ShowWEB,weblink Geneva 2010: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg sports more features and curves, less weight, Jonathon Ramsey, Autoblog, 14 July 2015, and later at the 2010 New York International Auto Show andWEB,weblink New York 2010: Second generation Volkswagen Touareg makes U.S. debut, Hybrid too, Frank Filipponio, Autoblog, 14 July 2015, the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show.The Chinese model went on sale in early 2011.WEB,weblink Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Brand Interprets "Think Blue." at Guangzhou Auto Show, Volkswagen Group, 14 July 2015,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20150714221531weblink">weblink 14 July 2015, dead, dmy-all,

Touareg Exclusive (2010â€“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 Beigeâ€“Titan Black, Dark Burgundyâ€“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.WEB,weblink Volkswagen releases luxurious new Touareg Exclusive for German market, Noah Joseph, Autoblog, 14 July 2015,

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 {{convert|300|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, 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.WEB,weblink Volkswagen unveils Race Touareg 3 for 2011 Dakar Rally duty, Steven J. Ewing, Autoblog, 14 July 2015,

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.WEB,weblink Volkswagen hits Qatar with a pair of special Touaregs, Noah Joseph, Autoblog, 14 July 2015,

Touareg X (2013â€“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' aluminum-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 color 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.WEB,weblink Volkswagen pays tribute to the Touareg with the Touareg X Special Edition, 3 December 2013, 14 July 2015,

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Marketing

As part of the Touareg product launch in China, a 3-part, 15-minute total movie named A Journey Beyond (é”Â·äº«å¾ç¨‹) was produced. The movie was produced by DDB Guoan,WEB,weblink Trekking with the Kazakhs for the Volkswagen Touareg, DDBLOG, 2012-08-09, 2018-07-30,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20180730203234weblink">weblink dead, WEB,weblink DDB Guoan and Lu Chuan Develop Innovative Campaign for Volkswagen Touareg Launch, DDB China Group, 2012-08-09, 2016-03-04,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160304030445weblink">weblink dead, and directed by Lu Chuan.WEB,weblink é™†å·ä¸ºæ–°é€”é”æ‹æ‘„ç”µå½±å®£ä¼ ç‰‡, Volkswagen, WEB,weblink weblink" title="archive.today/20130421183136weblink">weblink dead, 2013-04-21, Pictures: 2011 Volkswagen Touareg sales in China exceeded 22 000, Hot News, WEB,weblink Campaign, January 2011, THE WORK 1 PRIVATE VIEW CREATIVE, Campaign, The film itself was nominated as a finalist in the China Longxi awards under the FILM â€“ Craft: Best editing category.WEB,weblink DDB China Group leads at multiple award shows: harvesting 51 awards in 2 months in 18th China international ad festival 2011, Longxi award 2011 and China Effies., DDB China Group, 2011-10-25, 2012-08-09, 2016-06-01,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160601173514weblink">weblink dead, As part of National Museum of China sponsorship, Touareg Hybrid vehicles were offered as a free shuttle service â€“ named "Museum Hopping" â€“ between the National Museum, the Palace Museum, and the National Art Museum.WEB,weblink Volkswagen to become "Friend of National Museum of China", Volkswagen, 2012-08-08,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20160222212948weblink">weblink 2016-02-22, dead, WEB,weblink å¤§ä¼—æ±½è½¦å®£å¸ƒæˆä¸º"å›½åšä¹‹å‹", Volkswagen, 2012-08-08, 2012-01-12,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20120112030950weblink">weblink dead,

2015 facelift

{{Multiple image| align = right| direction = vertical| width = | image1 = 2015 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line TDi BMT 3.0.jpg| caption1 = | image2 = VW Touareg 3.0 TDI V6 SCR 4Motion Facelift Heck.JPG| caption2 = Facelift}}For the model year 2016, the Touareg 7P was given a face-lift. Changes includedweblink {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822113644weblink |date=2016-08-22 }} Touareg with new design and new technologies: New 262 PS V6 TDI consumes just 6.6 L/100 km

Standard bi-xenon headlights
Automatic Post-Collision Braking System
Upgraded adaptive cruise control
V6 TDI engine with {{convert|262|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}}
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'):WEB,weblink 2011â€“2015 Volkswagen Touareg IIHS Rating, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, 2015, {| class="wikitable"! Category !! Rating Good Good Good Good{{Euro NCAP |year=2018 |overall_stars=5 |description=VW Touareg |reference=WEB,weblink Official VW Touareg safety rating, 27 February 2019, |adult_points=33.9 |adult_percent=89 |child_points=42.4 |child_percent=86 |pedestrian_points=34.6 |pedestrian_percent=72 |safety_points=10.6 |safety_percent=81 }}

{{anchor|CR|2018}}Third generation (CR; 2018)

*factoids*

AC induction motor (PHEV)TITLE=VW BETS ON CAR-LIKE FEEL, UPSCALE TECH TO BOOST TOUAREG SALES URL=HTTPS://EUROPE.AUTONEWS.COM/ARTICLE/20180228/ANE/180229771/VW-BETS-ON-CAR-LIKE-FEEL-UPSCALE-TECH-TO-BOOST-TOUAREG-SALES, 16 April 2020, | drivetrain = PHEVLithium-ion battery>Li-ion28941|abbr=on}}48781|abbr=on}}19841|abbr=on}}17171|abbr=on}}| sp = uk}}The third generation Touareg was revealed on March 23, 2018 at the PoznaÅ„ Motor Show. It emphasises fuel efficiency. 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.{{Citation|last=TFLnow|title=Top Five Newly Discontinued Cars and Why They Died|date=2017-07-17|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuFW7VgZg6U|access-date=2017-08-18}} The vehicle is larger and uses the Volkswagen Group MLB platform shared with the corporate siblings, the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7.File:2019 Volkswagen Touareg V6 R-Line Tech TD 3.0 Rear.jpg|Rear viewFile:2018 Volkswagen Touareg Interior.jpg|Interior

Touareg R PHEV

In February 2020, Volkswagen revealed the Touareg R plug-in hybrid variant. The powertrain combines a {{convert|2,995|cc|L|1|order=flip}} V6 turbocharged petrol engine, a {{convert|136|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} electric motor, and a 14.1 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The total system output is {{convert|462|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|700|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} torque.WEB,weblink Volkswagen Touareg R debuts as a 462 hp PHEV, www.autodevot.com, 11 April 2020, 11 April 2020, File:VW Touareg R.jpg|Touareg RFile:VW Touareg R Heck.jpg|Touareg R rear view

Edition 20

In 2022, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Touareg, Volkswagen revealed the 'Edition 20'. The model featured unique '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.WEB, Pappas, Thanos, 2022-05-23, New VW Touareg Edition 20 Celebrates The Nameplateâ€™s 20th Birthday,weblink 2024-02-11, Carscoops, en,

Facelift

A facelift was unveiled on 23 May 2023, with more advanced matrix LED headlights and an illuminated rear logo among the changes.WEB,weblink 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Gets A Facelight And Some Interior Tweaks Too, Brad, Anderson, May 24, 2023, Carscoops, WEB,weblink 2024 Volkswagen Touareg Revealed With Light Bars And V6-Only Power, May 23, 2023, Motor1.com, File:Volkswagen Touareg (2023) IMG 8455.jpg|FaceliftFile:Volkswagen Touareg (2023) IMG 8439.jpg|Rear viewFile:2024 Volkswagen Touareg R Auto Zuerich 2023 1X7A1339.jpg|Touareg R, FaceliftFile:2024 Volkswagen Touareg R Auto Zuerich 2023 1X7A1340.jpg|Rear view{{clear}}

Motorsports

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.WEB, Abuelsamid, Sam,weblink VW Touareg TDI wins Pikes Peak high performance showroom stock, Green.autoblog.com, 2007-07-26, 2010-10-09,

Baja 500

The 2.5L R5 TDI won a 2007 Baja 500 class with drivers Mark Miller/Ralph Pitchford (USA/South Africa).WEB, Abuelsamid, Sam,weblink VW Race Touareg wins Baja 500 class on single tank of diesel, Green.autoblog.com, 2007-05-06, 2010-10-09,

Baja 1000

It includes a 5.5 L V12 clean diesel engine with dual Garrett TR30R turbochargers rated at {{convert|550|PS|kW bhp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|850|Nm|0|abbr=on}} 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.WEB, Blanco, Sebastian,weblink LA Preview: Volkswagen unveiling Touareg TDI Trophy Truck, Green.autoblog.com, 2008-11-13, 2010-10-09, 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.WEB, Korzeniewski, Jeremy,weblink VW Touareg TDI Trophy Truck finishes Baja in 13th place, Green.autoblog.com, 2008-11-24, 2010-10-09,

Dakar Rally

(File:VW Race Touareg 2 blue vr EMS.jpg|200px|thumb|right|2007 Edition Race Touareg 2 at Essen Motor Show 2006)In the 2003 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen entered a team of rear-wheel drive Tarek buggies.WEB,weblink 2004 Volkswagen Race-Touareg T2 â€“ Images, Specifications and Information, Ultimatecarpage.com, 2004-01-18, 2010-10-09, 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. 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.In the 2006 Dakar Rally, Volkswagen driver Giniel de Villiers and co-driver Tina ThÃ¶rner 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.WEB,weblink 2006 Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 â€“ Images, Specifications and Information, Ultimatecarpage.com, 2005-12-05, 2010-10-09, For the 2007 Dakar Rally, VW driver Mark Miller and Ralph Pitchford drove the weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20081208123857weblink">Race Touareg 2 to 4th position overall. In the 2008 Central Europe Rally, Carlos Sainz drove his Race Touareg 2 to victory.WEB,weblink News channel, Motorsport.com, 2008-04-26, 2010-10-09,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110606161351weblink">weblink 2011-06-06, dead, 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.WEB,weblink Volkswagen final report, Motorsport.com, 2009-01-18, 2010-10-09,weblink" title="web.archive.org/web/20110606084340weblink">weblink 2011-06-06, dead, Carlos Sainz won in 2010 with a 1-2-3 finish, and Nasser Al-Attiyah won for VW in 2011.A 1/32 slot car model of the Red Bull-sponsored Touareg, which is designed to run on the company's RAID track (which simulates off-road racing), is available from Ninco.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 September 20, 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.WEB, Cape2Cape,weblink 1 October 2015, For the record run, a stronger suspension, larger tires, roll-cage and extra strong Hella head lights were added as well as additional tanks for a total range of {{convert|3000|km|mi|abbr=on}}. The {{convert|244|hp|kW|abbr=on}} 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, Motor Trend magazine's Sport/Utility of the Year for 2004, "Four Wheeler" magazine's Four Wheeler of the Year for 2005,WEB, 2005-02-01, 2005 Four Wheeler Of The Year - Four Wheeler Magazine,weblink 2022-09-26, MotorTrend, en, and Overlander's 2003 4WDOTY.{{Citation needed|date=May 2008}}

Sales {| class"wikitable"

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References

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