2005 Volkswagen Touareg

    Used from

    $69,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    10.1 - 14.8 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Touareg

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $69,900 for the R5 variant and topping out at $138,500 for the V10 Tdi.

    There are 6 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in October of 2004.

    Engine options include 2.5L turbo pump injection (128kW/400Nm), 3.2L multi-point injection (177kW/310Nm), 4.2L multi-point injection (228kW/410Nm) and 4.9L turbo pump injection (230kW/750Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2005 Touareg was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    2005 Volkswagen Touareg Price

    R5

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$69,900

    V6

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$69,900

    R5 Luxury

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$78,600

    V6 Luxury

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    3.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$78,600

    V8

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4$99,990

    V10 TDI

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4.9L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4$136,900
    *excl. on-roads

    2005 Volkswagen Touareg Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Touareg

    R5

    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.7
      • Headroom Front: 1008
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Rear: 987
      • Hip Room Front (in): 59.2
      • Hip Room Front: 1504
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1505
      • Leg Room Front (in): 41.6
      • Leg Room Front: 1057
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 35.4
      • Leg Room Rear: 898
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Granite
      • On Dash: Granite
      • On Doors: Granite
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic

    V6

    Same inclusions as the R5

    R5 Luxury

    Adds to V6:
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Wood & Leather
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Flip-up
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from V6:
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Granite
      • On Dash: Granite
      • On Doors: Granite
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    V6 Luxury

    Removes from R5 Luxury:
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear window
      • Type: Flip-up

    V8

    Adds to V6 Luxury:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear window
      • Type: Flip-up
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
    Removes from V6 Luxury:
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 100,000 Km

    V10 TDI

    Adds to V8:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 4
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Television
    • Headlight control
      • Directional Headlights
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Memory Seat Adjustments
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 11
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Wood & Leather
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Automatic
    Removes from V8:
    • Air conditioning
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
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    2005 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Touareg

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Touareg is the R5 Luxury with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.5L TURBO PUMP INJECTION and uses 10.1L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Touareg that uses the most amount of fuel is the V8 with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.2L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 14.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Volkswagen TouaregFuel TypeCombined
    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4Diesel-
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    2005 Volkswagen Touareg Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Touareg?

    The Volkswagen Touareg offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volkswagen Touareg FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Touareg is the R5 that starts from $69,900.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 TDI that starts from $138,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: R5, V6, R5 Luxury, V6 Luxury, V8 and V10 TDI.

    The largest Volkswagen Touareg is the R5 which measures 1925mm wide, 4754mm in length and sits 1726mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 TDI which has 230kW of power from its 4.9L TURBO PUMP INJECTION engine.

    The Volkswagen Touareg is built in Slovakia and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the V10 TDI which weighs 3080 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Touareg may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.