Volkswagen is retiring its legendary SUV model, the Touareg. However, this might not be a permanent farewell, as the company is considering bringing the Touareg back as a fully electric version.
Volkswagen's iconic SUV model, the Volkswagen Touareg, with a 23-year history, has reached the end of its road. Launched in 2002 and achieving over 1.2 million sales across three generations, the model is being discontinued this year.
However, this might not be a permanent farewell. Volkswagen management is evaluating the possibility of the Touareg returning as a fully electric SUV. Martin Sander, the company's sales executive, stated that the model still holds an important place for the brand and that opportunities for a new generation are being explored.
According to the plans, the new model will feature an all-electric architecture instead of an internal combustion engine and will be positioned under the name "ID Touareg". This signifies the brand's strong return to the premium SUV segment under its ID series.
The new Volkswagen ID Touareg, while set to fill the void left by the current Touareg, will not be on the roads in the short term. The model is expected to be launched after the Volkswagen ID Golf, which is planned for introduction in 2028.
In the meantime, Volkswagen continues to expand its electric product range. The more affordable Volkswagen ID Polo will be introduced this year. Additionally, two new electric SUV models, the ID Cross and ID Tiguan, are planned for release by the end of 2026.
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