Touareg R PHEV
Reviews
Drive Life June 2024
Beautifully made and surprisingly for its size
"What’s the rest of the Touareg R PHEV like? In a word, brilliant. Other than one aspect of the car, I either enjoyed or thoroughly enjoyed every minute of driving this large SUV."
Autocar April 2024
It’s a plug-in hybrid of the performance kind
"That’s thanks to a combination of a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6 petrol and a 100kW motor running through an eight-speed transmission and out to all four wheels."
Stuff March 2024
Lots of power and a plug
"Now we’ve got a new top dog, a proper replacement for the R50, coming in the form of the R PHEV. It’s the first Touareg to get the full-fat R treatment, and also the first plug-in hybrid petrol. There’s a lot of power, and actual green credentials. But will it fall to the same fate as its predecessors?"
EV's and beyond March 2024
Volkswagen flagship SUV
"Fortunately, those Blue brake callipers don’t just look pretty; they arrest the velocity of a dynamically-driven Touareg R with poise and confidence."
Kiwi Garage March 2024
Handsome SUV with serious appeal
"Considering the ease of use we enjoyed from the outset, the bang-up-to-date cabin tech and the appealing, slightly understated looks, we returned the Touareg knowing that big SUV drivers need look no further to satisfy their real-world driving needs."
Drive Life February 2024
A halo model for Volkswagen
"Volkswagen New Zealand says that after research was carried out, it was identified that Touareg buyers are motivated by four things (in order): power, tech, size, and comfort. Our first impression of the 2024 VW Touareg is showing it’s hitting all those markers perfectly. Well done, VW."
Tarmac Life February 2024
Touareg first drive
"The Touareg has sold over a million units and has become a key player in the brand’s impressive line-up. Well the 3rd generation is at its mid-cycle point and VW have not only refreshed the exterior and totally revamped the technology, but they’ve also added an R – it’s their most powerful production SUV to date, and it’s a PHEV too!"
Stuff February 2024
Volkswagen's luxo Touareg
"The Touareg is an excellent all-rounder with minimal downsides. Handsome, huge inside, more affordably priced than the lead competition. It’s generously spec’d, meaning no need to pour over expensive options packages. Did we mention the rear badge lights up like a Christmas tree decoration?"
Driven Car Guide February 2024
Boosting the numbers
"The high quality is evident on the move too, with the Touareg showing high levels of composure and competence at open road speeds. The ride is comfortable, steering is precise and nicely weighted, and it is even a pretty sharp handler, particularly for something weighing between 2179kg and 2435kg."
Motoring NZ February 2024
BIGGEST, gruntiest, fastest
"The PHEV certainly has an attraction - it’s the most refined of the three powerplants and the electric involvement is felt."
Automuse February 2024
Its most powerful model
"The change includes the LED tail light clusters which have been designed as a light strip and feature an illuminated Volkswagen logo. In addition, enhanced running gear systems ensure optimum comfort and maximum performance."