Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity by year
The Volkswagen Touareg has tow data across 14 model years, from 2004 through 2017. The most recent 2017 Volkswagen Touareg carries a maximum tow rating of 7,716 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Volkswagen Touareg page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Volkswagen Touareg max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Volkswagen Touareg, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Volkswagen Touareg years (2013–2017)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Volkswagen Touareg | 1 | 7,716 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Touareg | 6 | 7,716 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Touareg | 7 | 7,716 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Touareg | 10 | 7,716 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | 7 | 7,716 |
Older Volkswagen Touareg years (2004–2012)
Earlier model years for the Volkswagen Touareg, going back to 2004. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | 7 | 7,700 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 7 | 7,716 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 2 | 7,716 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 1 | 7,716 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | 1 | 7,716 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | 2 | 7,716 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | 2 | 7,716 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 1 | 7,716 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | 2 | 7,716 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.