VOLKSWAGEN, LIKE MOST OTHER car companies, has been battling supply issues, and demand for the incredibly capable Touareg large SUV has been outstripping supply.
Anxious buyers will be pleased to hear that Volkswagen Australia will steer more than 1000 units of the Touareg into local dealerships during the second half of 2022.
To meet consistently high SUV demand, Volkswagen Australia has successfully negotiated a prioritisation of Touareg volume. The 1000-plus Touaregs expected to arrive in the second half of the year, barring further unexpected circumstances, almost mirror the sales achieved in full-year 2020 and 2021.
Brand Director of Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Michal Szaniecki said “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.”
“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 – and loyal – customers into their Touareg before the new year.”
Volkswagen Australia estimates that demand for the Touareg is such that it could fulfil orders for 2000+ annual sales – significantly higher than the 1200 achieved across 2020 and 2021.
The demand for the flagship model of the Volkswagen range reflects the value customers place in the brand and provides sales 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 (all prices plus on road costs).
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-degree Proactive Occupant Protection, and Front and rear parking sensors), Rear view camera, Electronic tailgate with Easy Open and Close, Keyless Access and start, LED Automatic Headlights, auto dimming mirrors and rain sensing wipers, 19-inch Osorno alloy wheels, 9.2-inch Discover Pro navigation system with App-Connect, 4x USB ports and wireless phone charging, Vienna Leather appointed trim, heated and electrically adjustable front seats, Air Care dual-zone climate control and more.
The Elegance adds IQ.LIGHT Matrix LED Headlights, premium LED tail lights with dynamic indicators, 20-inch Montero alloys wheels, four-corner air suspension, Savona appointed leather appointed trim in ‘Soul’ black or ‘Mistral’ two-tone, heated and ventilated front seats with eight different massage programs, the Innovision package with 15-inch Discover Premium screen, Digital Radio DAB+, 12.3-inch Digital Cockpit, windshield projected head-up display and more.
The R-Line further includes all-wheel steering, active roll stabilisation, 20-inch Nevada alloy wheels, R-Line front and rear bumpers, rear and side window tint, R-Line Savona leather appointed upholstery, memory for front seats and mirrors, brushed stainless steel foot pedals, R-Line multi-function steering wheel with heating and shifting paddles and more.