The Touareg features five seats in a 2/3 configuration.

The second row has a 40/20/40 split and a fold-down armrest with three cupholders. This row folds flat when stored.

The 170TDI model has black Vienna leather upholstery but upholstery can be upgraded for additional costs.

The 210TDI Elegance model has Varenna leather upholstery as standard with the choice between black or two-tone grey.

Both the R-Line models (diesel and plug-in hybrid) feature black Puglia leather upholstery with R-Line embossing on the front head rests.

Standard accessories for the Touareg includes push-button start, keyless entry, carpet mats, LED headlights, daytime running lights, five USB-C ports, three 12-volt sockets, wired/wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging pad, Bluetooth, DAB+ radio, eight-speaker sound system, front/rear parking sensors, 360-degree view reversing camera, rain-sensing windshield wipers, auto-headlights, dual-zone air-conditioning, dust/pollen filter, ambient lighting system (30 colours), and child safety locks on rear doors and windows.

Other equipment includes a 15-inch touchscreen multimedia system with gesture control, 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, satellite navigation, and new I.Q. Light LED matrix headlights.

A new plug-in hybrid R-line variant has been added to the Touareg line-up.

The 170TDI has a 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine which produces 170kW of power and 500Nm of torque. It has an eight-speed auto transmission.

The 210TDI Elegance/R-Line models have a 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine which produces 210kW of power and 600Nm of torque. It also has an eight-speed auto transmission.

The Touareg cabin features a lovely mix of high-end materials and soft touchpoints across wide panelling. The suede-like headliner creates a sophisticated feel and a panoramic sunroof can be optioned at additional cost.

Doors close with a heavy thump; joinery is flush and the dashboard is headlined by updated and good-looking tech. The 15-inch touchscreen multimedia system and 12.3-inch digital instrument panel have new graphics and features.

The cabin looks elegant and refined, no matter the grade level, and the cabin feels spacious.

The 170TDI has an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 8.0 seconds.

The 210TDI Elegance and R-Line models have an official 0-100km/h sprint time of 6.0 seconds.

All models have an estimated top speed of at least 180km/h.

The 170TDI has an official combined fuel cycle figure of 7.3L/100km and coupled with its 90L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 1232km.

The 210TDI Elegance/R-Line models have an official combined fuel cycle figure of 7.4L/100km and coupled with its 90L fuel tank, you should expect a theoretical driving range of up to 1216km.

VW recommends premium diesel to be used and all Touareg models have an AdBlue tank capacity of 24 litres.