VW Touareg: The Full Story, UK Prices & Is a Used One a Bargain? | Touareg R Explained

The Volkswagen Touareg: 24 years of VW's flagship SUV, from the V10 that towed a Boeing 747 to today's Final Edition and the 462 PS Touareg R plug-in hybrid. UK prices, specs, towing, running costs, what used ones really cost right now, and the rivals. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro: the Touareg's story 0:16 History: Mk1 to Mk3 0:57 The 2023 update: IQ.Light HD & Innovision 1:25 UK line-up & prices (Final Edition) 1:57 Touareg R plug-in hybrid 2:37 Towing & practicality 2:56 Running costs & road tax 3:15 Buying used: AutoTrader prices 3:50 Rivals: Q7, X5, GLE, XC90 4:09 Verdict 🚙 KEY FACTS (UK) 🔧 Touareg Final Edition: 286 PS 3.0 V6 TDI, 0-62 mph 6.4 s, 147 mph, 33.2 mpg WLTP (Volkswagen UK press kit) ⚡ Touareg R / R Final Edition: 462 PS V6 TSI plug-in hybrid, 0-62 mph 5.2 s, 155 mph, 14.3 kWh battery, 49.6 mpg WLTP. 28-mile electric range quoted at the R's UK launch (2021) 💷 New: Volkswagen UK lists the diesel Touareg from £72,655 to £74,645 OTR (volkswagen.co.uk, checked 1 Nov 2026). Final Edition launched at £72,535 OTR and R Final Edition at £81,455 OTR (Dec 2025) 🪝 Towing: up to 3,500 kg braked (both versions). Boot: 810 litres (diesel), 1,800 litres seats folded. Five seats only 🏛️ Road tax: list price over £40,000 = extra £440 a year for 5 years (GOV.UK) 🏁 Volkswagen UK: factory production for UK customers is set to end in 2027 🔎 Used (seen on AutoTrader, 31 Oct–1 Nov 2026): current-shape (2018+) Touaregs from around £17-20k, mostly 90k+ miles; under 90k miles with a panoramic roof from around £22k; Touareg R under 90k miles from around £31k. Prices change daily; always check the car's history and service record. Would you buy a Touareg, or one of its rivals? Tell me in the comments 👇 💸 Sending money abroad? Check out Wise with my link: https://wise.com/invite/ahpc/mosesg231 I'm a Wise affiliate — I may earn a reward if you sign up through my link. 🔔 Subscribe to Elite Car for more UK car news and buying guides. 📚 SOURCES Volkswagen UK press: Order books open for Touareg FINAL EDITION models (8 Dec 2025): https://www.vwpress.co.uk/releases/5382 Volkswagen UK press: Current Touareg generation ends with a FINAL EDITION: https://www.vwpress.co.uk/releases/5363 Volkswagen UK press kit, The New Touareg (Feb 2026, specs & equipment): https://www.vwpress.co.uk/press-kits/... Volkswagen UK press: New Volkswagen Touareg now on sale (Jul 2023): https://www.vwpress.co.uk/releases/4987 Volkswagen UK press: Touareg R opens for order in UK (Mar 2021): https://www.vwpress.co.uk/releases/4463 Volkswagen UK Touareg page (prices, trims): https://www.volkswagen.co.uk/en/new/t... GOV.UK vehicle tax rates: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-t... carwow Touareg review (rivals, seats, boot): https://www.carwow.co.uk/volkswagen/t... Used prices: AutoTrader UK listings, checked 31 Oct–1 Nov 2026: https://www.autotrader.co.uk Images & footage: Volkswagen UK press office (vwpress.co.uk), including archive images and 2006 archive footage, used for editorial coverage. Not sponsored or endorsed by Volkswagen. Music: "Car Advertising" by Kulakovka via Pixabay (Pixabay Content License) #VolkswagenTouareg #TouaregR #VW #CarReview #UsedCars #SUV #EliteCar