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Volkswagen Touareg Third generation (CR)

2018 to 2026 Plug-in hybridDieselPetrol
Volkswagen Touareg, photograph
Vauxford · CC BY-SA 4.0
01 Overview

Volkswagen Touareg (Third generation (CR)) was built from 2018 to 2026. Powertrain: Petrol: 2.0 L I4 TFSI; 3.0 L V6 TSI; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L DCBE V6 TSI + electric motor; Diesel: 3.0 L V6 TDI; 4.0 L V8 TDI twin-tur…. Battery: 17.9 kWh Li-ion. Size: 4,878 x 1,984 x 1,717 mm (L x W x H).

Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.

02 Features and what it can do
Forced induction (turbo or supercharger)Plug-in hybrid (can charge from the grid)Diesel option

Overview

The third-generation Touareg was revealed on 23 March 2018 at an event in Beijing and made its motor show debut at the Poznań Motor Show. It is built on the MLB Evo platform shared with the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Bentley Bentayga, and Lamborghini Urus, giving the Touareg its first body structure independent of the Audi Q7 door skins. The third generation was not offered in North America, where Volkswagen had already introduced the larger and more affordable Atlas/Teramont from 2017 onward.

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
Built2018-2026
EnginePetrol: 2.0 L I4 TFSI; 3.0 L V6 TSI; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L DCBE V6 TSI + electric motor; Diesel: 3.0 L V6 TDI; 4.0 L V8 TDI twin-turbo
Electric motor100 kW AC induction motor (PHEV)
Battery17.9 kWh Li-ion
Transmission8-speed ZF Tiptronic automatic
PlatformVolkswagen Group MLB Evo C/D
Length4,878 mm
Width1,984 mm
Height1,717 mm
Wheelbase2,894 mm
Built atSlovakia: Bratislava (Volkswagen Bratislava Plant); Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM: 2024–2026)
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

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
  • Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
  • Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
  • Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
  • 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 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 2043.
CanadaEarliest examples become eligible in 2033.
United KingdomEarliest examples become eligible in 2028.
AustraliaEarliest examples become eligible in 2043.
KenyaNewest examples (2026) 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 (Third generation (CR)) from Japan?

By production year alone, Volkswagen Touareg (Third generation (CR)) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2043); Canada (2033); United Kingdom (2028); Australia (2043). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.

What powers the Volkswagen Touareg (Third generation (CR))?

Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 2.0 L I4 TFSI; 3.0 L V6 TSI; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 3.0 L DCBE V6 TSI + electric motor; Diesel: 3.0 L V6 TDI; 4.0 L V8 TDI twin-turbo; electric motor: 100 kW AC induction motor (PHEV); battery: 17.9 kWh Li-ion.

How big is the Volkswagen Touareg (Third generation (CR))?

4,878 mm long and 1,984 mm wide and 1,717 mm tall, on a 2,894 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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