New Volkswagen Touareg – South African pricing and details

Volkswagen has launched its new Touareg SUV in South Africa.

Dubbed the ‘most technologically advanced Volkswagen model of
its era’, the new flagship is taking aim at the premium class
SUV segment.

The design of the new Touareg is slightly wider and longer
than its predecessors.

The 3.0 TDI V6 engine delivers 190 kW of power between 3,250
and 4,250 rpm.

Additional features include:

• Keyless access
  


• Electric foldable towbar
  


• Parking package – including rear view camera with park
  assist and park distance control
  


• Climatic air conditioning
  


• White ambient lighting
  


• Adaptive cruise control including speed limiter
  


• Front assist
  


• Panoramic sunroof
  


• ‘Discover Pro’ navigation system
  


• Light assist high-beam control
  

Pricing 

The new Touareg will be available in a number of standard
colour options in addition to thee new colours – Aquamarine
blue metallic, Tamarind brown metallic, and Sand gold
metallic.

It comes with a 5-year/100,000km maintenance plan, and a
3-year/120,000km warranty.

• 3.0 V6 TDI 190kW (Luxury) – R999,800
  


• 3.0 V6 TDI 190kW (Executive) –
  R1,088,200
  

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