Car Buyer's Guide

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Mk2 · launched Oct 9 2012 · SUV · CBU

No longer on sale — shown for reference

The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid is the top of 5 Touareg variants, priced at RM624,320.

Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid

Colours — exterior

  • Cool Silver Metallic
  • Deep Black Metallic
  • Graciosa Brown Metallic
  • Night Blue Metallic
  • Pure White Metallic

Colours — interior

  • Black dash
  • Black Leather seats

How this variant compares

TDI is RM117,585 cheaper. Stepping up to the Hybrid adds Auto Start/Stop.

Powertrain

Engine Tech
24-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, supercharger, electric hybrid module
Capacity
2,995 cc
Horsepower
329 hp
Torque
440 Nm
Fuel
Petrol
Bore
84.5 mm
Compression Ratio
10.5
Number of Motors
1
Motor Horsepower
46 hp
Motor Torque
140 Nm
Battery Capacity
1.7 kWh

Drivetrain

Transmission
Conventional Automatic
Transmission Name
8-Speed Tiptronic
Gears
8
Transmission Manufacturer
ZF
Driveline
All Wheel Drive

Performance & Efficiency

0-100 km/h
6.5 seconds
Rated Economy
8.2 L/100 km
Top Speed
240 km/h
Co2
193 g/km

Dimensions

Length
4,795 mm
Width
1,940 mm
Height
1,709 mm
Wheelbase
2,893 mm
Weight
2,315 kg
Fuel Tank
85 litres
Doors
5
Seats
5
Boot Space
493 litres
Front Tyre
265/50R19
Rear Tyre
265/50R19

Chassis

Assembly
Slovakia (CBU)
Front Suspension
Double Wishbones with Air Suspension
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbones with Air Suspension
Front Wheels
19" Alloy
Rear Wheels
19" Alloy
Steering
Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Chassis Notes
4Motion AWD with Torsen LSD

Safety

Airbags
Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety Lock
Manual for rear doors
Seat Belts
5 three-point
ISOFIX
Available for two outer rear passenger seats

Lighting

Headlamps
Bi-Xenon Directional Projector
Taillamps
Normal Bulb
LED Daytime Running Lights
Front Foglamps
Rear Foglamps
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators

Cabin

Front Seats
14-Way Power-Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function
Rear Seats
60:40 Split-Folding
Front Air-con
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con
Rear Vents
Sunroof
Panoramic, tilt and slide
Power Sockets
2 front, 1 boot
Interior Lighting
Map Lights and Ambient Lights
Cup Holders
2 front, 2 rear
Sun Shade
Manual rear window blinds
Audio
RNS 850 8.0" touchscreen radio with CD/MP3/WMA playback, AUX-in, USB, 6-disc CD changer and 10 speakers

Comfort & access

Power Windows
Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch
Engine Start
Keyless Push button
Locks
Keyless Operation
Boot Operation
Remote Control Activation
Folding Wing Mirrors

Driving aids

Auto Start/Stop
Auto Headlamps
Auto Wipers
Cruise Control
Passive Cruise Control
Tiptronic
Paddle Shift
Hill Start Assist

Steering wheel

Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Steering Telescopic
Electric Steering Adjustment

Parking & cameras

Parking Sensor Front
4 sensors
Parking Sensor Rear
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes, with Area View (4 cameras, 360-degree view)

Infotainment

Bluetooth
Navigation

Warranty

Warranty Mileage Manufacturer
Unlimited
Warranty Mileage Extended
Unlimited
Warranty Manufacturer
2 years
Warranty Extended
3 years

Hybrid FAQ

How much is the Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid in Malaysia?

The Volkswagen Touareg Hybrid was priced at RM624,320 OTR (Peninsular Malaysia, without insurance). It is no longer on sale.

What is the difference between the Hybrid and the TDI?

The Hybrid costs RM117,585 more than the TDI and adds Auto Start/Stop.