The rumours were true: production of the current Volkswagen Touareg will end soon, with a newly revealed Final Edition which has been confirmed for Australia, before order books close for good in March 2026.
But while Volkswagen has confirmed the last combustion-powered version of its flagship SUV will be retired within months, reports suggest the nameplate may return on a new electric vehicle (EV) later this decade.
Commemorating the model's 23 years in showrooms and 1.2 million global sales across 39 countries since 2002, the Touareg Final Edition – based on the existing third-generation model released in 2018 and then facelifted in 2023 – brings handsome cosmetic upgrades inside and out.
"We can confirm the Touareg Final Edition for Australia and expect the Touareg to remain in