Volkswagen Touareg Final Edition: a Fond Farewell to the Iconic German SUV

After more than two decades on the market and over 1.2 million units sold, the Volkswagen Touareg bows out. But its name may soon return in an electric form.

Volkswagen has officially confirmed the end of one of its most significant models: the Touareg will be discontinued in March 2026, marking the close of orders for the flagship SUV that reshaped the brand’s premium ambitions. Since its debut in 2002, the Touareg has stood as Volkswagen’s technological showcase, sharing its platform with high-end models such as the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne and Bentley Bentayga.

A Stylish Farewell: Introducing the “Final Edition”

Before departing, the Volkswagen Touareg says goodbye with the exclusive “Final Edition”, available across all trim levels and distinguished by laser-engraved C-pillars, door sill plates, and a unique ambient lighting signature on the dashboard. It’s a refined tribute to one of the most influential SUVs of the 21st century. In Germany, prices start at €75,025, a fitting conclusion for a model that defined Volkswagen’s entry into the luxury SUV segment.

Yet, this may not be the end of the story. Volkswagen’s official statement subtly hints that this farewell applies only to the combustion-powered Touareg, suggesting that an all-electric successor may already be in development. Following the brand’s new naming strategy — combining the ID prefix with established nameplates — a future ID. Touareg could well be on the horizon.

The Legacy of a Pioneer

The first-generation Touareg launched in 2002, the same year Ferdinand Piëch stepped down as Volkswagen’s chairman. Alongside the Phaeton, it was designed to elevate the brand into the premium league without encroaching on Audi’s territory. While the Phaeton bowed out after a single generation, the Touareg endured through three, with the latest version unveiled in 2018 and refreshed in 2023 with updated styling and cutting-edge technology.

The End of an Era… and the Dawn of a New One

Interestingly, all of the Touareg’s MLB Evo platform siblings will continue to live on: the Porsche Cayenne will remain in production with combustion engines well into the next decade, Audi is preparing a new Q7, and both Bentley’s Bentayga and Lamborghini’s Urus are confirmed to carry on. The Touareg’s departure marks the end of an era for German engineering, luxury, and capability, yet it also opens the door to a new electric chapter one that may preserve the spirit of the original, reimagined for a new generation.