Volkswagen introduces locally assembled Touareg in Ghana On February 28, Chief Executive Officer at Volkswagen Ghana, in a social media post, announced that Volkswagen Ghana has launched the all-new Touareg. It is the eighth Model and fourth member of the Volkswagen T family to be assembled in Ghana since its establishment in the year 2020, under the Ghana Auto Policy ( GADP).  The new Touareg will be offered with the 3.0 TSI V6 250 kW engine pa...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/03

production at the site. Plant Manager Uwe Schwartz praised the collaborative effort across departments that ensured the smooth integration of Tayron production into Assembly Line 4 alongside ongoing Tiguan production. The Tayron is positioned as Volkswagen’s second-largest SUV in Europe after the Touareg and replaces the Tiguan Allspace. It features seven engine options, including two plug-in hybrids (PHEV) offering over 100 km of electric rang...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/29

Volkswagen Africa to launch all-new Tayron SUV On November 20, Volkswagen Group Africa announced that it is finalizing plans to launch the all-new Tayron SUV in South Africa. Built on the MQB Evo platform shared with the third-generation Tiguan, the Tayron fits between the Tiguan and Touareg in Volkswagen’s SUV lineup. The Tayron is 231 mm longer than the Tiguan, with a 115 mm longer wheelbase, offering space for a third-row of seating and 345 ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/20

ion. It can also selectively illuminate the road ahead, enhancing the driver’s view in high-beam mode while minimizing glare for other road users. Launched in 2023, the first generation of the EVIYOS multipixel LED for Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB) and projection headlamps was implemented by the VW Touareg equipped with Marelli-produced headlamps. (From ams OSRAM social media updates and press release dated October 16, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/16

Paris MS 2024: VW to unveil all-new Tayron SUV for Europe On October 9, VW announced that it will hold the world premiere of the all-new Tayron SUV for the European market at the Paris Motor Show 2024, from October 14 to 20, 2024. It is VW’s second-largest SUV in Europe after the Touareg. The vehicle will include a range of powertrains, including mild hybrid drives (eTSI), two plug-in hybrid options (eHybrid), two turbocharged petrol engines (T...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/10

ly of the 50,000th Volkswagen unit, which was an Oryx White-painted Golf GTI hatchback, at the Hicom plant in Pekan, Pahang. The Pekan facility has been assembling Volkswagens since 2012. Volkswagen models that are currently assembled at this facility include Golf, Arteon, Tiguan Allspace, and the Touareg. Volkswagen has unveiled its aims to make Malaysia an export center for the ASEAN region. The company also plans to assembly EV models in Mala...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/09

Volkswagen introduces new Touareg in South Africa On July 26, Volkswagen announced that the new Volkswagen Touareg will be available for sale in South Africa from 1 August 2024. It has a 3.0 TDI, 190 kW, engine paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and the 4MOTION permanent all-wheel drive.  It has a new front and rear design. At the front, the unit formed by the radiator grille, headlights, and the front apron have been given a new look. The...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/29

. Coupled with a 7-speed wet type dual-clutch DSG transmission and 4MOTION all-wheel drive, it can go from rest to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 250 km/h. The Golf R will be showcased at the Malaysia Autoshow from May 22 to May 26, 2024, alongside other models such as the all-new Touareg R-Line 4MOTION and Arteon R-Line 4MOTION. (From Volkswagen Malaysia press release on May 20, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/24

an export center for the brand. In addition to conventional models, Volkswagen also plans to produce EVs in Malaysia. However, VGM has yet to reveal details regarding the planned models or when production would begin. Currently, VGM’s Arteon R-Line, Golf GTI, Tiguan Allspace variants, and the new Touareg R-Line are locally made at the Hicom plant in Pekan, Pahang.  (From an article of Paul Tan on May 9, 2024 and MITI Minister social media upda...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/13

All-new Volkswagen Touareg R-Line SUV officially launched in Malaysia; CKD Announced on March 12, 2024, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has officially unveiled the all-new Touareg R-Line in the locally assembled form, priced from MYR 469,990. This made Malaysia the first country outside Slovakia to locally made the Touareg.  Powering the 3rd generation flagship SUV is a 3.0-liter V6 TSI engine that delivers 340 PS and 450 Nm of torque ...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/14

Volkswagen South Africa to launch all-electric ID.4 SUV along with three new models in 2024 On February 7, Volkswagen South Africa announced that it will launch ID.4 SUV along with three new models: T-Cross, Tiguan, and Touareg. The unveiling event took place at the Volkswagen manufacturing plant in Kariega. The ID.4 is the first fully electric SUV that comes with a battery storing up to 77 kWh of energy, providing a range of up to 520 km. The el...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/08

Volkswagen R transition towards fully electric by 2030 On January 29, Volkswagen announced that its high-performance brand Volkswagen R offers a range of sporty vehicles, including the Golf R and top model Touareg R eHybrid. The brand is realigning for the future, focusing on four pillars i.e., performance, design, innovation, and quality, with a gradual shift towards fully electric R models by 2030. The 2023 marked a record year with over 35,000...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/05

Volkswagen South Africa announces 2024 lineup with three new SUVs On January 8, Volkswagen South Africa announced that it will introduce three new SUVs in 2024. First is the T-Cross which shares the MQB A0 platform with the Polo hatchback. The vehicle comes with both 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI drivetrains and an optional R-Line exterior upgrade. Second is the updated third-generation Touareg which features Volkswagen's 4Motion all-wheel-drive and an 8-s...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/09

Marelli’s three-eye headlamps in VW Touareg features h-Digi microLED Marelli announced that the top version of VW Touareg chooses Marelli’s new three-eye headlamps that use the h-Digi microLED platform module. The three-eye headlamps feature the interaction of 3 modules, namely h-Digi microLED, a 16-segment matrix standard module, and a bending light module. Marelli’s recently introduced h-Digi microLED module supports the 16-segment matrix...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/22

Volkswagen UK opens orders and reveals pricing for new Touareg SUV On July 20, Volkswagen UK announced that it has upgraded the Touareg’s interior and exterior. The new Volkswagen Touareg is now available to order in the UK. One of the most eye-catching features is the newly-developed IQ.Light HD LED matrix headlights, which use 38,432 LEDs to turn night into day. Three light modules in each headlight create an unmistakable design and project ...

News  Updated at: 2023/07/21

Volkswagen starts pre-sales of all-new Touareg R eHybrid On June 23, Volkswagen announced the pre-sale of its new flagship model Touareg R eHybrid with a starting price of EUR 93,870.The vehicle is equipped with 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder turbocharged engine and electric drive motor which delivers output of 340 kW and torque of 700 Nm as standard. The vehicle accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and achieves a top speed of 250 km/h.Touareg R ...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/26

Volkswagen introduces new Touareg model with new technologies and more comfort On May 24, Volkswagen announced extensive upgrades to 3rd generation Touareg model. The latest improvements include revised suspension, redesigned display, operating concept, sharper front & rear designs, and also includes the Innovision Cockpit.Notable features are the newly developed i.e. HD LED matrix headlights and LED taillights with a light strip incorporating a ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/24

Volkswagen to premier new Touareg in summer 2023 On February 15, Volkswagen announced that the camouflaged new Touareg is still completing its final test miles in Swedish Lapland. The world premiere of the premium SUV is planned for summer 2023.These pictures of the disguised prototype are also unveiled. At the front, the model features the newly developed IQ.LIGHT HD matrix headlights and the elements of an also new LED light strip integrated be...

News  Updated at: 2023/02/15

ercial Vehicles which will see the launch of the highly-anticipated new Amarok, which is built in South Africa. In addition, the Volkswagen Passenger Car model range will be bolstered by the introduction of the new Golf 8 R, Tiguan TDI, T-Cross Trendline, Polo Vivo GT upgrade, Polo Sedan TSI, and a Touareg facelift. Volkswagen also announced that 74% of Volkswagen vehicles sold in South Africa in 2022 were either the Polo Vivo, Polo, or the T-Cro...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/18

Volkswagen halts sales of several plug-in hybrid models On March 8, Reuters announced that Volkswagen will stop taking orders for several plug-in hybrid models from March 9, 2022. Orders for plug-in hybrid versions of the Golf, Tiguan, Passat, Arteon, and Touareg, models will be halted in Germany until further notice.Russia's invasion of Ukraine has thrown a new spanner in the works for carmakers across Europe, which rely on raw materials from Ru...

News  Updated at: 2022/03/09