Overview

• Insiders speaking to Autocar report that Volkswagen will end Touareg production in 2026 after 24 years on the market.
• Volkswagen has no plans for a direct successor, marking the end of its in-house premium flagship SUV line.
• The company is prioritizing lower-priced, high-volume models to meet stricter CO₂ regulations and reduce development costs.
• VW will position the Tayron—a stretched variant of the Tiguan on the MQB Evo platform—as its largest SUV offering.
• A Volkswagen spokesperson declined to confirm or deny the reports, citing the company’s policy of not commenting on product rumors.