The Touareg is Volkswagen's entry in the premium SUV market. Developed in conjunction with the Porsche Cayenne, the Touareg offers a luxurious interior paired with a chassis and drive system that is more than capable off-road as well as on-road. The Touareg starts at around $44,000 for the V6 powered model. A diesel-powered model is priced from $47,000 and adds more torque and improved mileage. A performance-oriented hybrid model is also available for over $62,000. On paper, the Touareg has a lot going for it, but its premium pricing places it in competition with models from brands that have more prestige than the one known for the "people's car".
| Model/Trim/Package | Engine | | | Original MSRP
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| Touareg Sport | 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $43,375 |
| Touareg Sport Navi | 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $45,455 |
| Touareg Sport | 3.0l V6 T D (225-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $46,875 |
| Touareg Sport Navi | 3.0l V6 T D (225-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $48,955 |
| Touareg Lux | 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $49,395 |
| Touareg Lux | 3.0l V6 T D (225-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $52,895 |
| Touareg Executive | 3.6l V6 (280-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $55,095 |
| Touareg Executive | 3.0l V6 T D (225-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $58,595 |
| Touareg Hybrid | 3.0l V6 HEV S (380-bhp) | A8 | AWD | $61,995 |
