Volkswagen Australia will deliver more than 1000 Touareg SUV models into local dealerships during the second half of 2022, which will almost mirror the sales achieved in 2020 and 2021.
It has successfully negotiated a prioritisation of Touareg volume with the factory and the 1000-plus vehicles are expected to arrive in the second half of the year barring further unexpected circumstances.
“The arrival of additional flagship SUV volume means that for the first time in this generation of Touareg we are forecasting supply that closes in on demand,” Volkswagen passenger vehicles brand director Michal Szaniecki says.
“These are the ‘green shoots’ our dealerships and customers have been looking for, and we are continuing to pursue additional volume for Australia with other model lines.
“We thank our customers for their patience as we navigate range-wide supply challenges, and can’t wait to welcome many happy new customers into their Touareg before the new year,” he says.
Volkswagen Australia estimates that demand for the Touareg is such that it could fulfil orders for more than 2,000 annual sales – significantly higher than the 1,200 achieved across 2020 and 2021.
It says the demand for the model range reflects the value customers place in the brand and provides optimism for the forthcoming flagship – the Touareg R plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
The Touareg R will be available to order from late this year with first deliveries in 2023, combining a 47km WLTP electric driving range with 3500kg towing capacity – and a 340kW and 700Nm output turbocharged petrol V6/electric motor combination with a 5.1 second 0-100km/h.
It will complement the current Touareg 170TDI, 210TDI Elegance and 210TDI R-Line, priced from $87,990*, $106,990* and $116,290* respectively.
The 170TDI boasts 170kW/500Nm and the 210TDI upgrades to 210kW/600Nm from a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel V6 and eight-speed automatic transmission, all with 4MOTION all-wheel drive.
The 170TDI features IQ.DRIVE (incl. Front Assist with Pedestrian Monitoring, Travel Assist with Adaptive Lane Guidance, Emergency Assist, Lane Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist with Front & Rear Cross Traffic Assist, Park Assist, Driver Fatigue Detection, 360° Proactive Occupant Protection, and Front & rear parking sensors), Rear view camera, Electronic tailgate with Easy Open & Close, Keyless Access and start, LED Automatic Headlights, auto dimming mirrors and rain sensing wipers, 19″ Osorno alloy wheels, 9.2″ Discover Pro navigation system with App-Connect, 4x USB ports and wireless phone charging, Vienna Leather appointed trim, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, as well as Air Care dual-zone climate control
The Elegance adds IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED Headlights, premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators, 20″ Montero alloys wheels, 4 corner air suspension, Savona appointed leather appointed trim in ‘Soul’ black or ‘Mistral’ two-tone, heated and ventilated front seats with 8 different massage programs, the Innovision package with 15″ Discover Premium screen, Digital Radio DAB+, 12.3″ Digital Cockpit, and windshield projected head-up display
The R-Line further includes all-wheel steering, active roll stabilisation, 20″ Nevada alloy wheels, R-Line front and rear bumpers, rear and side window tint, R-Line Savona leather appointed upholstery, memory for front seats & mirrors, brushed stainless steel foot pedals, R-Line multi-function steering wheel with heating and shifting paddles.
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