Volkswagen (VW) confirmed on Thursday that it will cease production of the combustion-engine Touareg in 2026.
Introduced in 2002 and known as the brand’s longest-running luxury SUV, the Touareg has since sold more than 1.2 million units worldwide across three generations. VW will mark the discontinuation of the Touareg with a ‘Final Edition’ model, available for order throughout its final year of production. This special edition will be offered across all trim levels.
Based on the current R-Line Black Edition, the model will feature exclusive design elements such as laser engraving and embossed leather on both the interior and exterior. Ambient lighting (available on higher trims) adds another distinctive touch, with special branding on the passenger side of the dashboard. While these enhancements are relatively subtle for such a well-regarded model, they emphasize its significance. In Europe, the Final Edition is priced at €75,025, or approximately $87,400, and will be available for order until the end of March 2026.
In the U.S., the Touareg was phased out after the 2017 model year and succeeded by the larger three-row Atlas, with around 121,385 units sold in America up to that point.
The Touareg remains a core model within VW Group’s premium lineup of large SUVs built on the MLB-Evo platform. This platform underpins not only the Touareg but also the Porsche SUVs, Audi Q7 and Q8, Bentley Bentayga, and even the Lamborghini Urus, all of which share key components with Volkswagen.
Notably, Volkswagen specifically mentioned the end of the ‘Touareg combustion engine model’ and referenced the ‘current Touareg’ in the headline, subtly suggesting that the SUV may return in the future, potentially as a fully electric version.
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