Volkswagen Touareg 2018–2023 car dimensions: 4878 mm long, 1984 mm wide and 1717 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,070 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin centres on a 9.2-inch Discover Pro touchscreen as standard, with App-Connect bringing Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Higher grades or packages add the Innovision Cockpit pairing a 15-inch Discover Premium screen with a 12-inch digital cockpit. Two-zone Climatronic air conditioning is standard, with four-zone available. Cruise control with speed limiter is fitted, while adaptive cruise often comes via packages or higher trims. Front and rear parking sensors plus a reversing camera are widely standard. Front Assist delivers automatic emergency braking with pedestrian monitoring as standard. Lane Assist and Side Assist blind-spot warning appear as standard in some markets or via driver assistance packages in others.
Boot space measures 810 litres with the rear seats upright and expands to 1800 litres when folded. The rear bench slides and reclines for flexibility. Plug-in hybrid versions reduce capacity slightly due to the battery.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg across the range, with 750 kg unbraked. Payload sits around 780 kg depending on specification. Trailer Assist aids manoeuvring when a towbar is fitted.
Air suspension with adaptive control is available on higher grades for load levelling and better towing stability. The 4MOTION all-wheel drive supports work and leisure hauling.
The cabin offers a quiet, spacious feel with high-quality materials, ambient lighting in multiple colours, and the large Innovision digital displays. ErgoComfort seats provide multi-way power adjustment, heating, optional ventilation and pneumatic massage. A large panoramic sunroof lets in light on higher specs, while the acoustics package cuts road noise for relaxed long trips. Rear seats slide and recline for flexible space.
Fuel tank capacity 75 litres
Variable or fixed service intervals available
Euro NCAP 5-star rating from 2018 tests
ANCAP 5-star rating
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, Front Assist AEB, Lane Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control
Fuel use depends on the chosen engine, with diesel V6 options and later plug-in hybrids available. The tank holds 75 litres to support longer ranges between fills. Official WLTP figures appear in market brochures for each powertrain.
Servicing follows Volkswagen schedules that can be fixed or flexible depending on driving style and market. Oil changes and inspections are timed by distance or time, with genuine parts recommended at authorised centres. Plans covering several years of scheduled work are offered in some regions.
The Touareg earned a full five-star Euro NCAP result in 2018, with strong scores for adult and child occupant protection plus safety assist systems. ANCAP also awarded five stars. Standard kit covers airbags for front, side and curtain protection, proactive occupant protection, tyre pressure monitoring, ISOFIX points and a suite of driver aids including automatic emergency braking and lane keeping.
Keeping the car involves routine checks on the air suspension where fitted, AdBlue top-ups on diesels, and software updates for the assistance systems. The body uses a mix of aluminium and steel for strength, and the 4MOTION system needs no special owner intervention beyond normal tyre and fluid care.
Length 4878 mm, Width 1984 mm, Height 1717 mm, Wheelbase 2904 mm (Touareg 2018–2023)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen UK New Touareg press pack 2018, auto-data.net Touareg III CR 3.0 V6 TDI page.