Volkswagen Touareg 2002–2010 car dimensions: 4754 mm long, 1928 mm wide and 1726 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,247 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin offers dual-zone Climatronic climate control as standard on most models, with four-zone available on higher grades or as an option. Cruise control comes standard. Parking sensors are fitted as standard on some later base models and higher trims, or optional. Navigation systems with colour screens are optional or standard on SE and above. Adaptive cruise with Front Assist and Side Assist blind-spot warning appear as options on facelift models from around 2007. A reversing camera is optional from the mid-generation update.
Boot space measures 555 litres with seats up and expands to 1570 litres with the rear seats folded. Some variants list 500 to 1525 litres.
Braked towing capacity is 3500 kg across the range, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits around 600 kg depending on engine and transmission.
Air suspension with level control and height adjustment is standard on V10 models and optional elsewhere, aiding load carrying and off-road use. Trailer stabilisation forms part of the standard stability systems.
The cabin offers solid build with cloth or leather seats, dual or four-zone Climatronic climate control on higher grades, power-adjustable front seats with lumbar on upper trims, and a sliding sunroof. Space feels generous for five with quality materials and a quiet ride from the insulated body.
Euro NCAP 5-star adult occupant rating from 2004 test.
Standard ESP with ABSplus, EBD, HBA, front/side/curtain airbags, ISOFIX, hill descent assist.
LongLife service up to 20,000 miles or 24 months.
Permanent 4MOTION AWD with low range.
Fuel tank around 100 litres across engines.
Engines range from efficient diesels like the 2.5 TDI and 3.0 V6 TDI to thirstier petrols including V6, V8 and W12. Real-world use favours the diesels for longer range on the large tank.
Servicing follows the LongLife regime with variable intervals based on driving style, stretching as far as two years. Body is fully galvanised for corrosion resistance.
Safety centres on a strong passenger cell that earned five Euro NCAP stars. Kit includes dual-stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, belt pretensioners, ESP with trailer stabilisation and rollover sensing as standard.
Daily living benefits from the split tailgate, high ground clearance options via air suspension on some grades, and robust off-road aids. Parts remain available but complex systems like air suspension need regular checks.
Length 4754 mm, Width 1928 mm, Height 1726 mm, Wheelbase 2855 mm (Touareg 2002–2010)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW UK brochure, VW press/kits and motor-car.net.