2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4WD towing capacity

The 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4WD is published in one configuration with a tow rating of 7,716 lb (full-size truck and SUV territory).

The table below lists every trim of the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 4WD with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.

Per-trim breakdown

No per-trim spec breakdown is available for this model year — the headline tow rating shown above is the only figure on file. The model's year-by-year history page may have richer data: Volkswagen Touareg 4WD.

How to interpret the headline tow figure

Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.

How this year compares to 2004

The 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4WD carried a maximum tow rating of 7,700 lb. The 2005 model adds 16 lb on top of that — usually a sign the manufacturer added a tow package option, refreshed the powertrain, or revised hitch class certification. See the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4WD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.

Other 2005 Volkswagen models

The rest of Volkswagen's 2005 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.

Notes

• Trailer brakes required

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.