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2014 Volkswagen Touareg: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg is the addition of sport-styled R-Line trims for both the gas V6 and TDI diesel. This is a targeted trim and equipment update, not a redesign.
About the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg
2nd generation (7P), fourth U.S. model year before the 2015 facelift
The 2014 Touareg is Volkswagen’s five-seat premium SUV: quieter and more upscale than most mainstream midsize SUVs, but less flashy than a German luxury-brand rival. VW pitches it around solid road manners, strong towing ability, standard AWD, and a choice of gas, long-range diesel, or hybrid power. In practice, it offers a high-end driving feel and cabin quality in a more understated package than many similarly priced luxury SUVs.
The 2014 Touareg lineup spans the straightforward V6 Sport, torque-focused TDI diesel models, sportier R-Line versions, and a power-and-tech-focused Hybrid. Lux trims emphasize leather, navigation, and a panoramic roof, while Executive and Hybrid models add a 360-degree camera system and other comfort features.
What changed, by category
Styling
New V6 R-Line and TDI R-Line trims add sport-styled bumpers and side skirts, LED taillights, a black headliner, and brushed-aluminum cabin trim. The limited-run Touareg X joins the lineup as a 10th-anniversary edition based on the TDI Lux.
Tech
Keyless access with push-button start becomes standard on every trim except the V6 Sport. Executive and Hybrid trims gain a 360-degree camera system, while the TDI Sport makes navigation, premium audio, and a rearview camera standard.
2014 Volkswagen Touareg specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V6, Hybrid, Sprchrg, 3.0L | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter | V6, 3.6 Liter | V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic | Auto, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Hybrid | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Diesel | Gas | Diesel |
| MPG City | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg | 17 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg | 23 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Horsepower | 240 hp | 380 hp | 280 hp | 240 hp | 280 hp | 240 hp | 280 hp | 240 hp | 280 hp | 240 hp |
| Torque | 406 lb-ft | 325 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft | 266 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft | 64 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in | 36.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 360 Camera | ||||||||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||||
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| LED Tail Lights | ||||||||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||||||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||||||||
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||||
| Roof Rails | ||||||||||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||||||||||
| Built-In Hard Drive | ||||||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | ||||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | ||||||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||||||||
| Memory Front Seats | ||||||||||
| Memory Steering Wheel | ||||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
The biggest change is the arrival of V6 R-Line and TDI R-Line trims. Both add a sport suspension, more aggressive exterior trim, LED taillights, a black headliner, and brushed-aluminum interior details.
Was the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg redesigned?
No, the 2014 Touareg was not redesigned. It remained part of the second generation and received targeted trim and equipment changes before the 2015 facelift.
Which Touareg trims were new for 2014?
Three trims were new for 2014: the gas-powered V6 R-Line, the diesel TDI R-Line, and the limited-run Touareg X. The X was a 10th-anniversary special edition based on the TDI Lux.
Did the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg get new engines?
No, the 2014 Touareg kept the same three powertrains: a 3.6-liter gas V6, a 3.0-liter TDI diesel V6, and a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 hybrid system. The main updates were to trims, styling, and equipment.
What technology changed on the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg?
Keyless access with push-button start became standard on every trim except the V6 Sport. Executive and Hybrid trims added a 360-degree camera system, and the TDI Sport made navigation, premium audio, and a rearview camera standard.
2014 Volkswagen Touareg Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 Volkswagen Touareg.
4.2
2014 Volkswagen Touareg
(37 reviews)
“Overall 4K miles in 4 months - 90 % on the highway. Lots of bumps and pot holes on the road - wish it would soak them a bit better. Enjoyable driving experience thus far in a stylish, fuel-efficient SUV”
“I have a small annoying squeak coming within the dashboard while going over bumps.”