Volkswagen Touareg

Design & Quality

The Touareg’s interior is opulent, where you’re greeted with a mixture of premium materials with sophisticated tech. At the centre of attraction is the 15-inch touchscreen with MIB4 software and ChatGPT-integrated voice control, something quite new in cars today, which gets integrated with a 12-inch Digital Cockpit Pro; this combination defines your entire experience of the cabin. 

The soft-touch plastics, Vienna leather upholstery, and aluminium or wood trim further lift the luxury quotient of the car, bolstered by 30-colour ambient lighting. Being a German-made car, the build quality is up to the market, feels rock solid, and takes on KSA’s weather conditions with ease. During our extended time with the car, our impression of the cabin has been quite delightful due to a lot of driver-centric dashboard and a flat-bottom steering wheel with physical buttons, which is intuitive and comfortable for city rides or long drives.

Front Seat

The front ergoActive seats are a real comfort that provides power adjustments, lumbar support, and heating/ventilation (Elegance and above) for you to tackle the extreme summer heat in KSA with ease. The height-adjustable driver’s seat is quite comfy with a commanding The multi-function steering wheel feels grippy and upmarket, and improves the overall driving experience with several controls that help to avoid distracting driving. 

Electronic Parking Brake

An electronic parking brake with hill-start assist, located on the centre console, makes parking in tight spaces or on inclines effortless. It is integrated with optional Hill Descent Control for extra safety and confidence on mild off-road trails.

Rear Seat

The rear bench-type seat is spacious, with enough legroom and headroom for three average-sized people. The rear AC vents, USB-C ports, and a centre armrest help passengers stay comfy on longer trips. 

AC Vents

The tri-zone climate control with rear vents is powerful and cools the cabin really well, even when the outside temp is over 45°C, which is not a big deal in summer in KSA. You can activate it through voice control via the touchscreen. It’s efficient and keeps everyone comfortable, from city commutes to desert drives.

Storage Options

Strong is plenty, which makes the Touareg a lot practical. There is a cooled, decent-sized glovebox, door pockets for 1L bottles, a centre console bin, and a rear armrest compartment. You will be well-equipped to carry your essential stuff around for a daily driver as well as weekend trips.

Armrest

The front and rear padded armrests with cupholders are known for their comfort during long periods inside the cabin when you drive for a day or more. The front armrest doubles as a storage bin, while the rear armrest keeps passengers at ease, something families love.

Charging Options

There are multiple USB-C ports (45W fast-charging), a 12V socket, and an optional wireless charging pad to keep devices powered. Likewise, the rear USB-C ports are provided for passengers' charging requirements.

Boot Space

The Touareg’s boot size is 810 litres, sufficient for all kinds of usage like grocery runs, luggage, or camping gear. It is expandable to 1,800 litres with seats folded. A power tailgate and cargo management system is quite easy to use and a great convenience for families.

• Seven airbags (driver, passenger, side, curtain, center)
• Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go

• Lane Keep Assist, Blind-Spot Monitoring

• Automatic Emergency Braking
• 360-degree camera

• Front and rear parking sensors
• Intersection Assist 

• Tire Pressure Monitoring System
• ISOFIX child seat anchors
• Hill-Start Assist, Hill Descent Control (optional)
• Traffic Signal Recognition 

The 2025 Touareg is a stylish and attractive-looking SUV that strikes a balance between bold proportions and sleek, modern lines. With dimensions consisting of 4,889 mm in length, 1,984 mm in width, and 1,713 mm in height, and a 2,894 mm wheelbase, it’s a large SUV with a highly visible and commanding road persona. What makes it suitable for city and light off-roading is the high 213 mm ground clearance.

The exterior is flanked by the edgy grille, with IQ. Light HD matrix headlights that have a massive 38,000 LEDs, and offered with all-new wheel designs. Features like panoramic sunroof and R-Line styling define its premiumness and make it stand.

Front

The Touareg’s front is now a lot bolder, but the refinement is quite intact with a wide grille that has a bright-red VW logo, a first for Volkswagen. Also, the stylish matrix LED headlights with adaptive beams, paired with L-shaped daytime running LEDs, give the SUV a distinctive look. The lower bumper’s air intakes help faster cooling of the mighty engines, and the optional fog lamps give it an athletic character.

Side

From the side, the Touareg’s rugged appearance and long wheelbase make it quite solid and enhance the overall confidence in it. There are three types of tires between 19-21 inches, with the right sizes enhancing the overall look. The chrome window surrounds, body-colored mirrors with turn signals, and R-Line side skirts (optional) boost the premium feel. The lowered suspension (adaptive on higher trims) allows sharp handling, most suitable for KSA’s winding roads.

Alloy Wheels

The Touareg rolls on 19-inch Coventry alloy wheels (Trend), providing a balance of style and comfort. The 20-inch Braga or 21-inch Leeds wheels (Elegance, R-Line) give a sportier posture and better grip for sporty driving or light off-roading. These wheels look sharp and perform across the everyday roads that we encounter.

Rear

At the rear, the Touareg has a continuous LED light strip connecting smoked taillights, with the red-illuminated VW logo, which looks nice and gives the car a quite fashionable look. A glossy black diffuser, dual exhaust tips (R-Line), and roof spoiler elevate sportiness. If it happens to face rainy or dusty conditions on the roads, the rear wiper helps in clear visibility. Overall, the rear design complements the SUV’s overall appealing exterior that is both elegant and purposeful.

Colors

You can choose from several exterior colours that the Touareg comes in KSA, including Pure White, Deep Black, Kings Red, Silicon Grey, Antimony Blue, and Sechura Beige. The Black Edition package gives a darkened trim for a stealthy appearance, while Kings Red pops under bright sun.

City Performance

The 2025 Volkswagen Touareg promises a refined and confident drive in the city, a highly capable 2.0L turbo engine with excellent power of 248 hp helps in effortless merges, and the 3.0L V6 variants with massive 335 hp of power are fun to drive and perfect for our cities across KSA. What enhances the performance is the 8-speed automatic transmission shifts flawlessly, and the 4MOTION all-wheel-drive system allows stable traction on slippery or unpredictable roads. The mileage depends on driving conditions, but an 8-9 L/100 km is not bad for an SUV of this size, and so helps keep running costs in check, if you drive daily.

Highway Performance

On the highway, the Touareg does a great job too, with quick acceleration, of 0 to 100 km/h in 7.8 seconds for the 2.0L and as quick as 5.9 seconds for the 3.0L R-Line, which makes your overtaking a breeze. The whopping 450 Nm torque assist grealy in confidence on open roads, while the optional adaptive air suspension balances ride comfort and control. Overall, the Touareg’s cabin is quite comfortable, and its smooth yet capable persona makes it a complete SUV with some real capabilities.

Ride and Handling

Ride and handling are largely defined by its optional air suspension and torque vectoring, which provide sharp, composed cornering and a superb experience across all types of terrain across KSA. The Off-Road drive mode improves light trail capability, which makes the Touareg a highly multipurpose SUV for everyone looking for luxury and performance, offering real all-terrain competence.

• 15-inch touchscreen with MIB4 software, ChatGPT voice assistant, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

• 12-inch Digital Cockpit Pro

• Vienna leather upholstery

• Tri-zone climate control with rear vents

• Harman Kardon 12-speaker audio system

• Keyless entry, push-button start
• Panoramic sunroof

• Drive modes (Eco, Comfort, Sport, Off-Road, Individual)
• Ambient lighting with 30 colors

• Power-folding mirrors

• Wireless charging
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Night Vision (optional)

Choose from five variants of the Touareg in Saudi Arabia.

Sayarabay Recommendation: We recommend the Touareg 3.0L TSI Atmosphere AT and the reasons are simple. We believe this variant combines a lot of factors like luxury, power, and value, something a regular buyer would like to have in an expensive SUV such as this. The performance is assured by the highly powerful V6 engine, which churns out a mighty 335-hp of power, which takes care of your city and highway drives.

In terms of features, again you would get a lot and not miss out the essential one, for example, there is a sunroof, leather, advanced safety along with multipurpose usability. All of this at a reasonable price that undercuts premium options like the Audi Q7.

The Touareg is a premium SUV promising a great combination of luxury, performance, and practicality for all discerning buyers in KSA. Starting at SAR 213,043, it has a big 810L boot, powerful engine options to choose from, and tech like a 15-inch touchscreen with ChatGPT, and great user experience and a luxurious cabin.  When it comes to look, feel and style, VW has done a lot of work, which is quite visible. Then comes the excellent handling and ease of drive for highway, cities or also off-roading too, essentially it covers almost everything. Now, compared to the Audi Q7 or Mercedes-Benz GLE, it has identical refinement at a lower price. If you wish to own a versatile, premium SUV, the Touareg is a perfect pick.

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