By Otsile Kadiege

The updated Volkswagen Touareg has finally arrived in South Africa and will be available for sale from the 1st of August 2024. Volkswagen’s premium and flagship SUV has received an update that includes new design elements, high-tech features and two model derivatives.

Nip and tuck

The updates to the Touareg can be recognised immediately by the redesigned front and rear design. At the front, the unit formed by the radiator grille, headlights and the front apron have been given a new look. The design of the rear end is also sharper: it now has a continuous horizontal LED strip for the taillight clusters and incorporates a Volkswagen logo which is illuminated in red.

New cabin tech and more standard equipment

Inside, the standard equipment of the facelifted Touareg has been enhanced. The standard voice control has also been improved. USB-C connections with a charging capacity of 45 watts (previously 15 watts) permit significantly faster charging of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets or laptops. In addition, the quality level of the Touareg interior has been further improved.

Driver assistance systems

The Touareg is equipped with several convenience and assistance systems as standard. In addition, an extensive range of optional systems is available. These include among others the following technologies: Travel Assist (assisted driving up to maximum speed), Area view camera (assistance with checking blind spots when parking) and Night Vision (assistance for night drives).

Model derivatives

The updated Touareg comes in two trims: the Elegance, and the R-Line. The updated equipment on the Elegance and R-Line include:

1) New IQ. Light HD matrix headlights
2) New IQ. Light LED tail light clusters with dynamic brake and turn signal functions, as well as an illuminated Volkswagen logo
3) 30 colour ambient lighting with adjustable colour settings. across three zones, now with footwell and drink holder illumination
4) Updated interior trims featuring a specific design
5) New radiator grille with a specific design
6) Electrically adjustable leather seats
7) Updated alloy wheels in a specific design
8) New bumpers with a specific design
9) New Volkswagen logo projection via exterior mirror housings, providing surrounding lighting

Engine

The new Touareg will be offered with the 3.0 TDI 190 kW engine paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and the 4Motion permanent all-wheel drive.

Pricing and warranty

3.0 V6 TDI 190kW (Elegance) – R1,457,900
3.0 V6 TDI 190kW (R-Line) – R1,763,900

The new Touareg comes standard with a 5 year/100 000km Maintenance Plan, 3 year/120 000km warranty, 12-year anti-corrosion warranty and space saver spare wheel. Service Interval is 15 000km.