2012 Volkswagen Touareg

    Used from

    $62,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.2 - 10.1 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Touareg

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Volkswagen Touareg's used prices in Australia typically range from $20,800 for the 150 Tdi variant and topping out at $28,100 for the V6 Fsi.

    There are 4 variants of the Touareg available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel (150kW/400Nm) and 3.6L petrol (206kW/360Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature all-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Touareg was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Touareg models from other years

    2012 Volkswagen Touareg Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Volkswagen Touareg Specs

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    Bluemotion

    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Dvd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Flexible
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrically foldable mirrors
      • Operation: Electric
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 60.00
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.6
      • Headroom Front: 1005
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.9
      • Headroom Rear: 989
      • Hip Room Front (in): 61.0
      • Hip Room Front: 1549
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 59.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1511
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Mechanical
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Remote Folding
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Rain Sensor
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    2012 Volkswagen Touareg Dimensions

    1732mm
    1965mm
    4898mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2012 Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Touareg

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Touareg is the 150 TDI with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.0L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 7.2L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Touareg that uses the most amount of fuel is the V6 FSI with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 10.1L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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 TouaregFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 8 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel7.4 L/100km
    3.6L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d SuvPremium Unleaded10.1 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Touareg Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Touareg?

    The Volkswagen Touareg has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2012 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 150 TDI that starts from $20,800.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Touareg is the V6 FSI that starts from $28,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Touareg is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: 150 TDI, V6 TDI, V6 TDI 4XMOTION and V6 FSI.

    The largest Volkswagen Touareg is the V6 TDI 4XMOTION which measures 1965mm wide, 4898mm in length and sits 1742mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Touareg is the V6 FSI which has 206kW of power from its 3.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

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

    The heaviest Volkswagen Touareg is the V6 TDI 4XMOTION which weighs 2890 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Touareg may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded Petrol.