Volkswagen Touareg 2023– car dimensions: 4902 mm long, 1984 mm wide and 1712 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,055 kg. Braked towing is 3,500 kg.
The cabin centres on the Innovision Cockpit with a standard digital driver display and large touchscreen, typically 9.2 or 15 inches depending on grade. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come via App-Connect. Two-zone Climatronic air conditioning is standard, with four-zone available on higher trims. Adaptive cruise control is standard, along with Front Assist automatic emergency braking, Lane Assist, and a rear-view camera. Front and rear parking sensors are fitted as standard. Blind-spot monitoring via Side Assist is standard in some markets and packages but optional or trim-dependent in others.
Boot space measures 810 litres with seats up, expanding to 1800 litres with the rear seats folded. Plug-in hybrid versions offer less at 665 litres seats up and 1675 litres seats down due to the battery pack.
Braked towing capacity reaches 3500 kg across the range, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits around 700-800 kg depending on engine and equipment, calculated from kerb and gross vehicle weights. Air suspension with adaptive chassis control is available on higher grades for better load handling and ride control when towing or carrying weight.
The cabin offers a premium feel with soft-touch materials, multi-colour ambient lighting and large digital screens forming the Innovision Cockpit. ErgoComfort front seats provide multi-way power adjustment, lumbar support, heating and, on higher grades, ventilation plus massage. Acoustic packages and laminated glass cut noise. A panoramic roof is available on some grades. Rear seats slide and recline with heating on select packs.
Diesel models return WLTP combined figures around 8.2-8.6 l/100 km. PHEV variants are lower.
Service choice of fixed intervals every 12 months/10,000 miles or flexible up to 24 months/18,600 miles.
Euro NCAP 5-star rating (2018 test, adult 89%, child 86%).
ANCAP 5-star rating (2018 standard).
Standard safety includes multiple airbags, ESP, Front Assist with city braking, Lane Assist and tyre pressure monitoring.
Fuel use depends on the engine. Diesel V6 versions post WLTP combined consumption in the low-to-mid 8 l/100 km range across markets. Plug-in hybrid models deliver lower official figures and electric-only running for short trips. Real-world results vary with load, speed and conditions but the diesel holds up well on longer runs.
Servicing follows either a fixed schedule of 12 months or 10,000 miles or a flexible regime that can stretch oil changes to 24 months or roughly 18,600 miles when the car is driven mainly on longer journeys. An inspection service typically falls due around year three or 40,000 miles. Capped-price plans are offered in some markets.
The Touareg scored five stars in the 2018 Euro NCAP test with strong adult and child protection scores. Standard kit covers front, side and curtain airbags, multi-collision braking, Front Assist city emergency braking, Lane Assist, driver alert, ISOFIX points and tyre-pressure monitoring. Higher grades add Area View cameras, Side Assist and more advanced travel assist functions.
Keeping the car is straightforward with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty in many markets and optional service packages. The body is fully galvanised with a long anti-corrosion warranty. Routine checks and genuine parts keep running costs predictable.
Length 4902 mm, Width 1984 mm, Height 1712 mm, Wheelbase 2904 mm (Touareg 2023-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW UK dimensions page, automoli.com and auto-data.net, SA/NZ VW brochures.