Sporty R-Line. In late summer, Volkswagen will also be launching the very sporty R-Line features packages (exterior and interior). The R-Line exterior package upgrades the outside of the SUV and includes such features as 19-inch alloy wheels ("Salvador" design; other 19-, 20- and 21-inch wheels available as options), bumpers in R-Line design (front bumper in style of Touareg V8 versions), glossy black air inlets with additional chrome trim, side sill extensions, glossy black diffuser at rear (also with additional chrome trim), chrome tailpipes for the Touareg V8 versions and a rear spoiler that is as distinctive as it is sporty. In addition, an R-Line decal in the radiator grille screen signposts the car’s dynamic features. The R-Line interior package adds the following to the Touareg: a sport steering wheel, R-Line "Silver Lane" inlays, R-Line door sill plates, stainless steel pedal caps and tinted rear windows. The package can also be optionally extended to include a black rooflining, black piano finish inlays and sport seat system in "Nappa leather" (two-tone) or "Alcantara/Nappa" with the R logo on the head restraints (Germany: interior package and extension do not include tinted rear windows or piano finish).

High-tech SUV. The Touareg offers numerous assistance and convenience systems to the most innovative SUV on the market. Some examples: its parking brake is activated at the push of a button. The motor oil level is electronically displayed in the Touareg. Automatic opening and closing of the boot lid is optional. The largest panoramic sliding sunroof of any SUV brings ample light into the car even on overcast days. The Area View assistance system recognises the surrounding environment of the Touareg via four cameras, which adds to the vehicle's safety. Up to nine airbags offer all-round protection. Lane Assist ensures that the vehicle does not stray from the proper path; and Side Assist warns of vehicles approaching from the rear when changing lanes. ACC adaptive cruise control plus Front Assist with City Emergency Braking brakes to a standstill if necessary. The PreCrash occupant protection system networks the assistance systems and ensures that in case of an accident not only are the belts tensioned, but – if lateral dynamics indicate this is necessary – the windows and the panoramic sunroof are closed. Also innovative are the bi-xenon headlights with optional Dynamic Light Assist. This camera-based main-beam control system "sees" oncoming traffic and vehicles driving ahead and automatically controls the main beam lights, individually for each headlight – via the cornering light module – without producing glare for others in traffic. Altogether, the sum of these parts makes the Touareg one of the safest vehicles ever.