Volkswagen Touareg III (Typ CR) photos

2018 — present · suv
72
photos
9
specifications
228–456
hp
4.9 s
best 0–100

About this generation

The third Touareg utilizes the MLB Evo platform, featuring Innovision Cockpit curved displays and four-wheel steering.

The Volkswagen Touareg III (Typ CR) debuted in Beijing in March 2018. As Volkswagen's flagship SUV, it shares the aluminum-intensive MLB Evo platform with the Porsche Cayenne and Audi Q7. Its body design features a massive chrome grille merged into IQ.Light LED matrix headlights. The cabin premiered the Innovision Cockpit combining a 12-inch digital cluster with a curved 15-inch touchscreen.

Chassis technology includes all-wheel steering, active roll stabilization, and night vision assistant. Engine options include 2.0 TSI, 3.0 V6 TSI, 3.0 V6 TDI, and a high-performance 4.0 V8 TDI producing 421 hp and 900 Nm of torque. A 2023 facelift added HD Matrix headlights and an illuminated rear emblem.

Specifications

9
4878 mm192.0 in
Length
1984 mm78.1 in
Width
1717 mm67.6 in
Height
2894 mm113.9 in
Wheelbase
810 l28.6 cu ft
Trunk
215 mm8.5 in
Ground clearance
Petrol
2.0 TSI
248hp(185 kW)
2.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.8 s
2018–2023
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
229 km/h (142 mph)
Displacement
1984 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
CYRC
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
1955 kg (4310 lb)
Fuel tank
75 l (19.8 gal US)
2.0 TSI
261hp(195 kW)
2.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD
2023–present
Torque
400 Nm (295 lb-ft)
Displacement
1984 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
DMB
Aspiration
turbo
Fuel tank
75 l (19.8 gal US)
3.0 V6 TSI
335hp(250 kW)
3.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.9 s
Torque
450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2995 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
DCBE
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2020 kg (4453 lb)
Fuel tank
75 l (19.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US)
CO₂
243 g/km
Diesel
3.0 V6 TDI
228hp(170 kW)
3.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 7.5 s
Torque
500 Nm (369 lb-ft)
Top speed
222 km/h (138 mph)
Displacement
2967 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
DENA
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2070 kg (4564 lb)
Fuel tank
75 l (19.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.0 l/100 km (29 mpg US)
CO₂
211 g/km
3.0 V6 TDI
282hp(210 kW)
3.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 6.1 s
Torque
600 Nm (443 lb-ft)
Top speed
238 km/h (148 mph)
Displacement
2967 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
DEND
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2070 kg (4564 lb)
Fuel tank
75 l (19.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
8.1 l/100 km (29 mpg US)
CO₂
213 g/km
4.0 V8 TDI
416hp(310 kW)
4.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 4.9 s
2019–2020
Torque
900 Nm (664 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3956 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
DMVB
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2310 kg (5093 lb)
Fuel tank
90 l (23.8 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.1 l/100 km (26 mpg US)
CO₂
237 g/km
PHEV
2.0 TSI eHybrid
362hp(270 kW)
2.0 l 17.9 kWh 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.7 s
2020–2023
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
225 km/h (140 mph)
Displacement
1984 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
turbo
Battery
17.9 kWh
Range
58 km (36 mi) NEDC
eHybrid
375hp(280 kW)
3.0 l 14.3 kWh 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.9 s
2020–present
Torque
450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2995 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
DCBE
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2427 kg (5351 lb)
Fuel tank
75 l (19.8 gal US)
Battery
14.3 kWh
Fuel consumption
2.6 l/100 km (90 mpg US)
CO₂
58 g/km
R
456hp(340 kW)
3.0 l 14.3 kWh 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 5.1 s
2020–present
Torque
450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
2995 cc
Cylinders
6
Engine
DCBE
Aspiration
turbo
Curb weight
2465 kg (5434 lb)
Fuel tank
75 l (19.8 gal US)
Battery
14.3 kWh
Fuel consumption
2.7 l/100 km (87 mpg US)
CO₂
62 g/km

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