With production of Volkswagen’s largest luxury SUV coming to an end after 24 years, the Touareg Final Edition is now available in South Africa. Here’s what it costs…
- VW set to wrap up production of Touareg
- Final Edition package adds subtle details
- Offered for both Elegance and R-Line
It’s almost time to say goodbye to the Volkswagen Touareg, as the German brand will soon cease production of its largest SUV (though rumours of the badge returning on a fully electric model persist). So, to celebrate 3 generations of a nameplate offered over a 24-year period, VW has quietly rolled out the Touareg Final Edition to South Africa.
First revealed for overseas markets late in 2025, the special-edition version of the Slovakia-built SUV is now available in Mzansi. Interestingly, the “Final Edition” package is applied to both the Elegance and R-Line derivatives offered locally.
So, what is the cost? Well, from what we understand, the subtle updates add R3 000 to the price in each case, meaning the Touareg V6 TDI Elegance Final Edition is priced at R1 497 300, while the Touareg V6 TDI R-Line Final Edition comes in at R1 805 200.
You’ll have to pay close attention to spot a Touareg Final Edition out on the road, with the only exterior clues being the understated “Final Edition” lettering laser-engraved on the window surrounds of the rear doors. Inside, this label is embossed in the leather of the gear lever and repeated on the illuminated dash panel trim as well as the door-sill panels.
Both derivatives are powered by the VW Group’s turbodiesel 3.0-litre V6 engine, which delivers 190 kW and 600 Nm to all 4 wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission. The obligatory 0-100 kph sprint takes a claimed 6.5 seconds, while top speed comes in at 228 kph. Claimed fuel consumption is 7.8 L/100 km.
As a reminder, the original (7L series) Touareg hit initial markets way back in 2002. Developed alongside the 1st-generation Porsche Cayenne, the opening version of the big VW SUV – which was fascinatingly produced even in W12 and V10 TDI form – launched in South Africa in 2004.
The 2nd-generation (7P series) model was unwrapped in 2010, arriving in Mzansi the very same year. Finally, the current-generation (CR series) Touareg was unveiled in 2018, making local landfall in July of that year. In August 2024, meanwhile, a refreshed version touched down in SA, offered exclusively with the aforementioned 3.0-litre V6 TDI powertrain.
In 2023, Volkswagen sold 182 units of the Touareg in South Africa, with that figure falling to 164 units in 2024. Local sales of the Touareg then increased to 195 units in 2025, with a further 45 examples registered over the opening 4 months of 2026.
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What does the VW Touareg Final Edition cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Touareg V6 TDI Elegance | R1 494 300 |
| Touareg V6 TDI Elegance Final Edition | R1 497 300 |
| Touareg V6 TDI R-Line | R1 802 200 |
| Touareg V6 TDI R-Line Final Edition | R1 805 200 |
The prices above include a 3-year/120 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What makes the Volkswagen Touareg Final Edition different from the standard model?
A: The Final Edition features subtle, exclusive design details to mark the end of the model’s 24-year production run. This includes “Final Edition” lettering laser-engraved on the rear window surrounds, as well as the label embossed on the leather gear lever and repeated on the illuminated dash trim and door-sill panels.
Q: How much does the Final Edition package cost in South Africa?
A: The Final Edition package adds a R3 000 premium to the standard pricing of the luxury SUV. As of May 2026, the Touareg V6 TDI Elegance Final Edition is priced at R1 497 300, while the flagship R-Line Final Edition costs R1 805 200.
Q: What are the engine specifications and performance figures for the Touareg Final Edition?
A: Both Final Edition derivatives are powered by a 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel engine producing 190 kW and 600 Nm. Paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive, it reaches 100 kph in 6.5 seconds and has a top speed of 228 kph.
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