Top-tier luxury just got a whole lot better, with Volkswagen’s premium Touareg R now electrified with plug-in hybrid power.
With electric oomph added to the combustion engine, those who know and love Volkswagen’s R range of vehicles have nothing to fear, as everything the R badge stands for remains at the heart of the Touareg SUV, albeit with an extra bit of spice to help you get through the day-to-day drive.
Underneath the bonnet is a 3.0-litre V6 eHybrid powerplant with 340kW of combined petrol and electric power and a 0-100kph time of 5.1 seconds, providing ample grunt to the tune of 700Nm of torque to get you up and going whether it be the daily commute or towing a caravan around the countryside.
With the addition of plug-in hybrid convenience, the Volkswagen Touareg is capable of being fully charged overnight via regular mains power to provide a quoted 51-kilometre range to get you to and from work without the need of requiring petrol power.
There is also a wallbox option for swift 2.5-hour charging time to ensure the Touareg R eHybrid is always charged up and ready to go! The 50-kilometre range also translates to a potentially higher number depending on conditions.
Should you want to switch between E-MODE and hybrid mode on the fly, pressing the accelerator past a handy ‘e-stop’ switches the combustion engine on seamlessly.
On the outside the Touareg R eHybrid sports an elegant, sleek design with gloss black accents in all the right places to deliver a visual delight, while Matrix LED headlights place more than 38,000 individual LEDs across the front end to help make every night drive a dream.
There is also a nifty rear lighting setup, with a slimline red LED strip and VW logo lighting up ensuring the back of the Touareg is visible in all conditions.
Completing the stunning exterior are a set of 22-inch gloss black ‘Estoril’ alloy wheels which well and truly showcase the massive signature ‘R’ blue brake calipers and 19-inch front and 18-inch rear rotors, providing superior stopping power in any driving situation.
Pure white paintwork looks incredible in the Touareg R trim, however there is a number of other sporty and elegant colours available depending on your preference including Chili Red, Grenadilla Black, Lapiz Blue Premium, Meloe-Blue Premium, Oyster Silver and Silicon Grey metallics.
You’re also in for a treat when hopping inside the cabin of the Volkswagen Touareg R and spotting two large screens housed neatly inside the dashboard and a classy, clutter-free centre console with the essentials exactly where you need them to be.
Heated and ventilated Puglia leather wrapped front seats with massage function make the Touareg the ultimate relaxation station on any journey, with the Signature Volkswagen R theme continuing with a logo stitched into the headrest.






Volkswagen’s Innovision Cockpit is a control centre like no other – and with the wave of your hand, vocal commands or just the touch of a screen gives you control over everything you need for a safe and comfortable drive.
Everything from digital radio, Bluetooth audio or satellite navigation, the 15-inch media unit allows you to do it all.
This is paired with a 12.3-inch Digital Cockpit to display all your engine and vehicle vitals neatly in front of you, while also allowing GPS navigation to display so you can keep your eyes firmly on the road or a quick glance down instead of having look towards the centre.
The audio system in the Touareg R is also top-notch, sporting a 730-Watts amplified 13-speaker DYNAUDIO system with subwoofer delivering powerful bass and crisp, clear sound throughout the SUV’s cabin with all your favourite audio tracks.
There are a number of these little additions across the Volkswagen Touareg that let you know the engineers have gone that extra step and truly thought of everything.
This is also experienced through the simple act of closing your door, with the ability to soft latch and have the inbuilt actuators to the hard work for you ensuring passengers never get in strife for slamming their doors again!
Another great addition to the stunning SUV is a glass panoramic sunroof, which is always a treat when cruising around on a warm summers day to let in some of that sunlight we crave throughout the cooler months.
The way the Volkswagen Touareg R drives, steers and handles everything you can throw at it is also amazing, with every bump and hump soaked up effortlessly with the manufacturer’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive system providing maximum grip on all terrains, with the factory air suspension ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride on or off road.
Lifting the SUV to its maximum height is as easy as switching a dial and gives the vehicle an elevated stance with an abundance of ground clearance should you wish to exit the city and take off exploring.
There is also a suite of safety features packed into Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE technology, while a five-year unlimited kilometre warranty, 24-hour roadside assistance for the first 12 months and 5 year service care plans available to provide an even better, stress-free motoring experience.
If the Volkswagen Touareg R eHybrid sounds like the type of high-performance SUV you crave with the added performance of hybrid performance, pop in and see the team at Barry Maney Volkswagen at the corner of Alexandra Street and Crouch Street North or contacting the dealership on 8721 3400 to check it out for yourself.