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Volkswagen Touareg Second generation (7P)

2010 to 2018 HybridDieselPetrol
Volkswagen Touareg, photograph
M 93 · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
01 Overview

Volkswagen Touareg (Second generation (7P)) was built from 2010 to 2018. Powertrain: Petrol: 3.0 L V6 TSI (China); 3.6 L VR6 FSI; 4.2 L V8 FSI; Petrol hybrid: 3.0 L V6 TSI; Diesel: 3.0 L V6 TDI; 4.2 L V8 TDI. Size: 4,795 x 1,940 x 1,709 mm (L x W x H).

Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.

02 Features and what it can do
Hybrid powertrainDiesel option

Overview

The second-generation (Typ 7P) Touareg was revealed on 10 February 2010 in Munich and later at the 2010 Beijing International Auto Show. It introduced "Dynamic Light Assist", a world-first glare-free high-beam system that continuously adjusts both the range and pattern of the high beam to avoid illuminating vehicles ahead while maintaining maximum surrounding illumination.

Touareg Hybrid (2010–2018)

The Touareg Hybrid was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and later at the 2010 New York International Auto Show and 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show. The Chinese model went on sale in early 2011.

Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.

03 Specifications
Built2010-2018
EnginePetrol: 3.0 L V6 TSI (China); 3.6 L VR6 FSI; 4.2 L V8 FSI; Petrol hybrid: 3.0 L V6 TSI; Diesel: 3.0 L V6 TDI; 4.2 L V8 TDI
Electric motor46 PS AC synchronous (hybrid)
Transmission8-speed TL-80SN/TR-82SD automatic
PlatformVolkswagen Group PL72 platform
Length4,795 mm
Width1,940 mm
Height1,709 mm
Wheelbase2,893 mm
Built atSlovakia: Bratislava (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant)
Replaced byVolkswagen Atlas (United States and Canada)
04 Market price

Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.

05 Buyer's guide

Who it suits

  • High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.

Check before you buy

  • Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
  • Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
  • Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
  • Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
  • Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator

General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.

06 Import age windows

Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

United StatesEarliest examples become eligible in 2035.
CanadaEligible now (built from 2010, 15-year rule).
United KingdomEligible now (built from 2010, 10-year rule).
AustraliaEarliest examples become eligible in 2035.
KenyaNewest examples (2018) are within the 8-year cap.
07 Other generations and models

Other generations of the Touareg

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08 Questions buyers ask

Can I import a Volkswagen Touareg (Second generation (7P)) from Japan?

By production year alone, Volkswagen Touareg (Second generation (7P)) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2035); Australia (2035). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

What powers the Volkswagen Touareg (Second generation (7P))?

Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 3.0 L V6 TSI (China); 3.6 L VR6 FSI; 4.2 L V8 FSI; Petrol hybrid: 3.0 L V6 TSI; Diesel: 3.0 L V6 TDI; 4.2 L V8 TDI; electric motor: 46 PS AC synchronous (hybrid).

How big is the Volkswagen Touareg (Second generation (7P))?

4,795 mm long and 1,940 mm wide and 1,709 mm tall, on a 2,893 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.

Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.

09 Sources

Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.

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