The Touareg R

Performance Redefined

The Touareg R combines high-performance hybrid technology with luxurious features. With 250 kW it is still the most powerful Volkswagen ever. The hybrid tehnology allows you to have CO2-free trips.

The Touareg R eHybrid and its numerous highlights

Highlights

To the max: Everything the “R” has to offer
The Touareg R eHybrid has so many highlights – tried, tested and new. Get an overview here and discover your favourite features:

Drive and technology

• Electrified: R-model with plug-in hybrid drive
• eHybrid: Currently most powerful Volkswagen with 340 kW (462 hp) and 700 Nm
• “E mode”: All-electric up to 140 km/h with sufficiently charged battery
• Towing vehicle: 3.5 t maximum trailer weight

Exterior

• IQ.Light HD matrix headlights in new 6-lens look and clear signature light
• New front grille with horizontal light strip
• New boot lid with LED tail lights, indicator lights, brake and reversing lights
• Illuminated rear Volkswagen logo as eyecatcher
• R-specific blue brake callipers with “R”-logo
• Black Style exterior package as standard equipment
• New colours: “Chili Red” and “Silicone Grey Matt”

Interior

• Upgraded interior equipment with R-specific differentiation
• Soft door trims with double seams for higher quality look
• Soft centre console cover with double seam, which replaces hard plastic parts
• Atmospheric ambient light with individual lighting options
• Innovision Cockpit with a big  15-inch display, standard in all equipment features with new MIB3 TI-Infotainment

Wheels

• 22-inch “Estoril” alloy wheels in black/black diamond-turned surface (optional)

Driver assist systems

• “Trailer Assist” trailer manoeuvring system (optional)
• Intelligent Park Assist (optional)

R-Styling

Exterior
Exclusive elegance on the exterior
The revamped Touareg R eHybrid version takes the elegant look of its predecessor and takes it even further. The iconic appearance of the new model is extended with selected design elements. Experience the unique look with recognition value!

Interior
Sporty ambience
The interior of the new Touareg R eHybrid shines with new, illuminated premium look decorative elements. A further highlight is the new aluminium decorative trim, perfectly complementing the lighting. Soft door trims and a soft centre console cover with double seams, among other features, ensure a top quality look.

Wheels
Rounds off the Touareg R eHybrid
The Touareg R is optionally available with 22-inch “Estoril” alloy wheels in black/black diamond-turned surface (optional).

Performance

Acceleration
Maximum dynamics – R-style
The V6 turbo engine always works per kick-down and with sufficiently charged battery is also supported by the all-electric power as a “boost”. Maximum system power of 340 kW (462 hp) plus maximum system torque of 700 Nm – equals maximum dynamics.

"E mode" and "Hybrid"
With a sufficiently charged battery the Touareg R always starts in the all-electric “E mode”. For more power and speeds exceeding 140 km/h, the V6 TSI kicks in automatically. It works the other way round in “Hybrid” mode: If required, the driver uses the kick-down function to additionally demand the all-electric power as a “boost”.
Via the 4MOTION Active Control menu in the updated Innovision Cockpit the driver has direct access to the hybrid functions “E mode” and “Hybrid”. By touching “E mode”, the Touareg R eHybrid switches to all-electric mode below 140 km/h and with enough charging in the battery – by selecting “Hybrid” mode, the driver chooses the interplay of V6 and Boost.

Technology

Innovision Cockpit
Control centre without switches
The Innovision Cockpit is equipped with a big 15-inch display. It is standard with the new MIB3 TI-Infotainment in all equipment features.

Assist Systems

Trailer Assist
“Trailer”-assisted manoeuvring
As a towing vehicle, the Touareg R eHybrid also offers high comfort: with the electrically folding ball coupling and the optional trailer manoeuvring system “Trailer Assist”. It is therefore the first SUV model with a plug-in hybrid drive and a manoeuvring assistant for trailers. “Trailer Assist” manoeuvres the vehicle and trailer backwards into the desired position almost automatically*. For beginners as well as drivers that only use trailers infrequently, the assistant creates palpable relief.
*Within the system limits.

*Full Terms and Conditions can be found on www.volkswagen.ie