New 2016 Volkswagen Touareg gets a Facelift

Virtually every element of the Touareg’s fascia has been reworked in the make over. Larger, trapezoidal-shaped bi-xenon headlamps (now standard across the lineup) are positioned to insinuate a line extending to the new grille,

which now wears a quartet of transverse chrome fins where previously there were only two. Together, the headlights and grille work to form a wide band across the Touareg’s front end. 

 The lower fascia takes inspiration from the new Scirocco R, as the lower air inlet now forms a stylized “A” lending the SUV the look of a broader stance when viewed from the road. 

 Newly developed fog lights have been integrated into the new look, as has the splitter, which we’re told is shaped for optimal aerodynamic properties. 

The Touareg’s rear end has incorporated many of the same widening processes as the truck’s front end.

 The interior gets a good dusting off as well. Chrome accents now surround the control panel controls, and the vehicle’s switchgear has been replaced with more-refined units. 

  The list of available interior themes grows, adding “Bonanza Brown” and “St. Tropez” to the leather pallet, and the provocatively named "Sapelli Mahagoni" and "Engineered Ebony" to the wood trim choices.