Volkswagen Touareg towing capacity
The 2016 Volkswagen Touareg is rated for 7,716 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touaregsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 7,716 lbs | p. 15 | |||
| Touaregthe guide notes under this make: 2016 Volkswagen ratings, 2017 ratings not available at press time; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 7,716 lbs | p. 25 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer); Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 Volkswagen Touareg
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touaregsecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | All | 7,716 lbs | p. 27 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Volkswagen Touareg's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2016: 7,716 lbs; 2015: 7,716 lbs.
What hitch are the Volkswagen Touareg ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.