Volkswagen has started pre-sales for the new Touareg R eHybrid, which is the flagship model of the premium series. This SUV is a plug-in hybrid with the most powerful drive system among all standard Volkswagen models. It comes with an optimized suspension setup, advanced high-tech systems, and serves as the top-of-the-line electric SUV model for the Volkswagen brand. The revamped Touareg R has undergone significant changes to its front and rear design, offers a more comfortable interior, and features an even more user-friendly Innovision Cockpit. The prices for this model start at €93,870.
Peter Jost, the Head of Marketing & Sales at Volkswagen R, the premium performance brand of Volkswagen, says: “The Touareg R eHybrid is our top model. It offers exceptional performance, travel comfort, driving dynamics, and customizable equipment that no other model can match. Additionally, it impresses with its off-road capabilities and can tow up to 3.5 tonnes, making it the perfect vehicle for demanding tasks.”
Superior drive system, new suspension generation. The new Touareg R eHybrid is equipped with a 3.0-liter, six-cylinder turbocharged engine and an electric drive motor, offering a system output of 340 kW (462 PS) and torque of 700 Nm. This power enables the SUV to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 250 km/h. The Touareg R eHybrid also features a roof load sensor connected to the suspension electronics, and the suspension and control systems have been further improved to provide greater stability and precision in dynamic and comfort-oriented driving situations.
Numerous innovations – standard and optional. The premium model comes with several standard highlights, including the enhanced Innovision Cockpit featuring a central touchscreen with a 15-inch display. It also boasts the new IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights, which utilize more than 38,000 interactive LEDs to project a light carpet onto the driving lane, resulting in precise road illumination. Another optional high-tech feature available for the Touareg R eHybrid is the Park Assist Pro, which enables remote-controlled parking via a smartphone (using the Volkswagen App) and can maneuver the vehicle in tight parking spaces.
Furthermore, the Touareg R eHybrid includes the following standard features:
- Differentiated design in Black Style for a sporty appearance (including R-specific front bumper inserts, black tailpipes, and glossy black roof rails)
- Blue brake calipers with R logo
- Illuminated VW logo in the rear
- R logo projection via exterior mirror housings as surround lighting
- Blue accents in the interior
- Leather seats in the Vienna design with Crystal Grey stitching (optional sustainable Puglia leather with blue stitching)
- 21-inch “Leeds” alloy wheels combined with air suspension
- Sill panel moldings with illuminated R logo
- Vehicle key with leather-covered cap and R logo
- Panoramic sliding sunroof
- 4-zone air conditioning system
Upon request, the flagship model can be equipped with additional 21-inch and 22-inch alloy wheels. In addition to the traditional Lapiz Blue metallic R color, the Touareg R eHybrid is also available in the optional matt paintwork, Silicon Grey matt.
All figures refer to the German market.