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2008 Volkswagen Touareg
Used from
$64,990 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
9.9 - 13.6 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Touareg
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is a SUV Large Luxury offered in a 5D SUV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $64,990 for the R5 variant and topping out at $129,990 for the R50.
There are 4 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2007.
Engine options include 3.6L petrol direct injection (206kW/360Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel common rail (165kW/500Nm), 2.5L turbo pump injection (128kW/400Nm) and 4.9L turbo pump injection (258kW/850Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature four-wheel drive.
The 2008 Touareg was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2008 Volkswagen Touareg Price
R5
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $64,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Petrol, 4x4 | $74,990 |
| 3.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $74,990 |
V10 TDI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.9L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $121,990 |
R50
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.9L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | $129,990 |
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2008 Volkswagen Touareg Specs
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2008 Volkswagen Touareg Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2008 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Touareg
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Touareg is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 9.9L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Touareg that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.6L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 13.6L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Touareg variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Touareg | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5L, 6-speed auto, 5-door SUV, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 10.4 L/100km |
2008 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 $64,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the R50 that starts from $129,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: R5, Base, V10 TDI and R50.
The largest Volkswagen Touareg is the R5 which measures 1928mm wide, 4754mm in length and sits 1726mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the R50 which has 258kW 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 R50 which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Touareg may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes diesel or premium unleaded.