Volkswagen unveiled the Touareg Final Edition prior to discontinuing the model

Volkswagen announced the end of production of the Touareg SUV with internal combustion engines in 2026. In honor of this, a "Final Edition" version will be released at a price of 75,025 euros.

The special version is distinguished by exclusive details inside and out. The "Final Edition" inscription appeared on all trims — it is laser engraved on the window moldings of the rear doors and embossed on the leather of the automatic transmission selector. In the Elegance and higher trims, the multi-color ambient lighting is installed by default, and the emblem lights up on the instrument panel and door sills.

All powertrain versions are available. This includes a 340 hp gasoline engine, a 231 hp diesel, and a Plug-In Hybrid with an output of 340 + 136 hp. Trims: base, Elegance, and R-Line.

Model History

The first generation Volkswagen Touareg hit the market in 2002. Despite its large size, the model has always been characterized by a restrained design that doesn’t age. The interior of all generations was made stylishly, with high-quality materials and comfort, plus many technical innovations.

Thanks to this, the Touareg has become the flagship of Volkswagen — and remains so to this day. Many technical solutions and options from it then migrated to the younger models.

Although the main market for the Touareg is Europe, particularly Germany, the model is sold in 39 countries. Over the years, more than 1.2 million units have been produced.

In 2006, Volkswagen staged a spectacular show: a nearly production Touareg V10 TDI towed a Boeing 747 weighing about 155 tons along the runway. Thanks to 750 Nm of torque and a modified chassis, the SUV pulled the plane 150 meters — and then successfully stopped.

For the experiment, the Touareg was loaded with an additional four tons to better transmit power to the asphalt. Meanwhile, a production engine, transmission, and air suspension were used.

In 2011, the Touareg V6 TDI again proved its endurance: long-distance driving specialist Rainer Zietlow and his team traveled the legendary Panamericana — from Tierra del Fuego in Argentina to Alaska. The journey of 22,750 kilometers took just 11 days, 17 hours, and 22 minutes.

The route passed through 17 countries and almost all climate zones of the planet — from tropical heat and sandstorms to snow and ice. The Touareg broke the previous world record by four days.

Source: Volkswagen