Volkswagen2018-present Touareg Overview

Volkswagen Touareg Overview (2018 - present)

2018 - present

Tech Specs Summary


135 - 155 mph

4.9 - 7.7 seconds

227 - 456 BHP

25.6 - 126.4 mpg
kg
2,027 - 2,481 kg

665 - 1,800 L
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This generation of the Volkswagen Touareg is produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen and started production in 2018. It's a front engined all-wheel drive SUV. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 227 BHP 3 L V6 Turbo diesel engine all the way to a 456 BHP 4 L V8 Bi-Turbo diesel engine. It has double wishbone suspension front and rear.

Performance Pick

Performance Pick
Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI
(2019 - 2020)
...eg V8 TDI

If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Touareg is the Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI which scores 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 415 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 200 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds.

Practicality Pick

Practicality Pick
Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid
(2024 - present)
...g eHybrid

If you're more interested in practicality, then the Volkswagen Touareg eHybrid is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.6★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 2,085 miles and can store 665-1,675 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg and a braked towing capacity of 3,500 kg.

Euro NCAP Results

2018
★★★★★
Standard Safety Equipment
Adult Occupant
89%
Child Occupant
86%
Vulnerable Road Users
72%
Safety Assist
81%
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