2016 Volkswagen Touareg Price Cut, Hybrid Model Axed
The Volkswagen Touareg is getting a lower price tag for the 2016 model year.
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg will be priced from $43,615 including destination, getting a price reduction of about $2,000 as the German automaker hopes to gain ground in the luxury SUV segment.
The Touareg received a facelift for the 2015 model year, so this year’s lineup will have minor content changes such as Lux and Executive models adding 14-way power adjustable ventilated seats. In addition, Executive models will also get power adjustable steering column, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning and Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Departure Warning.
The Driver Assistance Package on Sport with Tech models will get Park Distance Control, while an optional 21-inch wheel package will be available on Lux and Executive models.
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The Touareg hybrid model will be discontinued for the 2016 model year, a model that started at $67,905 at the top of the range. Over the years, the Touareg hybrid struggled to stay competitive and offered very little benefits compared to the standard V6 gasoline Touareg and the diesel-equipped models that were cheaper. The move is a bit similar to Nissan giving the Pathfinder hybrid the ax as hybrid SUVs aren’t proving to be hot sellers at dealerships.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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Like all VW's it is still overpriced !! That's why their sales are so poor in the U.S. Also check their repair rate on Consumers Report.. BOB
Lets not even talk about the repair rate. Ive had Touareg and Tiguan and they are repair nightmares..... And 46k for a truck I will need an extended warranty for due to large amount or repairs.. No Way... But then again if they had a 5yr 100k warranty I would think about it.