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Volkswagen To End Combustion Touareg in 2026 With Final Edition

The limited run caps a 23‑year, 1.2‑million‑sale tenure, with no direct electric successor confirmed.

Overview

  • Volkswagen has confirmed production of the combustion-engine Touareg will cease in 2026, marking the close of the current generation.
  • The Touareg Final Edition is available to order through late March 2026 with a starting price of €75,025.
  • Exclusive details include laser-engraved “FINAL EDITION” on rear door window frames and gear-lever leather, plus multicolor ambient lighting with illuminated dash and door sills on Elegance and higher trims.
  • Across three generations since 2002, the model has sold more than 1.2 million units in 39 countries and served as a showcase for advanced chassis, suspension and all-wheel-drive technologies.
  • Notable milestones cited by the brand include the DARPA Grand Challenge win in 2005, towing a 155‑tonne Boeing 747 in 2006, three Dakar Rally victories from 2009 to 2011 and a record Panamericana run in 2011.