Volkswagen has introduced a range-topping R-line trim specification to the Touareg, with extra equipment worth £4,000 for a pricing increase of just £750.

On the outside, the VW Touareg R-Line ride on new 20-inch alloy wheels wrapped around in tires size 275/45 R20 and comes with bespoke front and rear bumpers, as well as new side skirts, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic curve lighting, added to by R-Line badges on the front wings.

Inside it has exclusive R-Line sill plates, a standard full-length panoramic electric sliding glass sunroof, keyless entry and start. As with the rest of the Touareg models, the R-Line comes equipped with standard leather seats; audio system with eight-inch touchscreen; tow-zone climate control; battery regeneration; Bluetooth and MDI multi-device interface for iPods; DAB and a Stop/Start system.

In the UK, the new Touareg R-Line is offered with a V6 3.0-liter diesel that develops 201 hp (£44,025) or 242 hp (£45,645 RRP OTR) connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

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Marks the model's 10th anniversary by introducing the Volkswagen Touareg Edition X and German pricing starts at €61,025 ($79,680) for a Touareg X with the V-6 TDI engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Named after the Roman numeral for ten, the Volkswagen Touareg Edition X is finished in a 'Moonlight Blue Pearl Effect' hue, bi-xenon headlights, a panoramic sunroof, silver-anodized roof rails, darkened LED rear light clusters and “Touareg X” badges.

Inside, the Volkswagen Touareg X boasts exclusive Nappa leather upholstery with a new style of braid embossed finish; illuminated door sill plates; illuminated front door sills; contrasting stitching is used to adorn the steering wheel and ebony wood trim.

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