VW Touareg Lease Deal

[simonwhite2000]

Benito88 said:

‘Multifunction front facing camera for distance control’

Is there no rear view camera or is it a surround system ?

Yeah its both. So when you move into reverse you get half the screen as the rear view camera and half the 360 overhead view. Quite impressive to be fair.

[simonwhite2000]

Benito88 said:

Thanks! I was hoping it was a decent system - seems a well specified car as standard - how do you rate the entertainment versus the HK in the 8 ?

The stereo obviously isn't as good but for a standard system it's decent. You can code in the Dynaudio sound profile which makes it sound better but without a sub it still lacks that bottom end punch.

The optional Dynaudio on these is way better than the HK in the 8.

[simonwhite2000]

dsuk said:

The back would make sense - Arteon style lights and exhaust. The front seems very aggressive on those images. If that is real it will be the R hybrid. Go back and page and you will see the more regular front.
Looking at a Tiguan R Line and the Tiguan R is a good indicator.
Inside the 15 inch screen will become standard and the graphics will get a reskin. Can't imagine much else will change. Prices going up a couple of grand.

[simonwhite2000]

Benito88 said:

Current old ? BE is now £68680 on the configurator - Available Colours changed - looks like the refresh will be plus 70k ish to start and possibly no diesel :-(

Colours have changed and your right on the price but what makes you say no diesel?

[simonwhite2000]

AlexRoberts95 said:

I’m more interested if they are delaying the build on our cars as we all got decent lease deals - thinking we will cancel the orders as we tire of waiting.
Meanwhile they allocate the build slits to more lucrative models /deals / customers.
Who knows - VW have got massive form when it comes to corporate shenanigans……..

I would strongly suspect dealer pcp customers are prioritised over broker lease customers for sure.

[simonwhite2000]

Benito88 said:

As quoted by dsuk above - inevitable I guess


Cole Marzen
@cole_marzen
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21 Jun
The 2024 Volkswagen Touareg has been spied testing for the very first time with minor cosmetic changes. In addition, the crossover will receive subtle upgrades to its cabin and its 3.0L turbocharged V6 diesel engine could be dropped due to tighter emission regulations. #Touareg

Interesting! Another reason to see this order through.

Edited by simonwhite2000 on Sunday 26th June 08:02

[simonwhite2000]

Anyone had anymore news?

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

Been following this thread for a while whilst waiting for my VW Touareg BE.

Finally got some news in terms of delivery, mine is due at the dealer next week. Hopefully my time line gives others an indication of when to expect there vehicle ????

ORDERED - End of April 21 (originally scheduled for Sep21)

BUILD WEEK - after loads of delays like everybody else, build week was finally week 11 (Mar 22)

SHIPPED - finally shipped in the middle of June

ARRIVAL IN U.K. - after another 3 weeks at Emden, it arrived on Thursday and is due at the dealer this Tuesday ??

Just under 15 months in total. Been renting a car for the last 2 months after my previous lease deal on an XC60 reached its maximum term and the lease company demanded it back.

Hope this helps

Keep us in the loop and look forward to pics!

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

Been following this thread for a while whilst waiting for my VW Touareg BE.

Finally got some news in terms of delivery, mine is due at the dealer next week. Hopefully my time line gives others an indication of when to expect there vehicle ????

ORDERED - End of April 21 (originally scheduled for Sep21)

BUILD WEEK - after loads of delays like everybody else, build week was finally week 11 (Mar 22)

SHIPPED - finally shipped in the middle of June

ARRIVAL IN U.K. - after another 3 weeks at Emden, it arrived on Thursday and is due at the dealer this Tuesday ??

Just under 15 months in total. Been renting a car for the last 2 months after my previous lease deal on an XC60 reached its maximum term and the lease company demanded it back.

Hope this helps

Has your car arrived mate?

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

Being delivered tomorrow ??

It’s a bit difficult to comprehend to be honest, there were times that I completely forgot about it over the last 14 months… sorted a few things out for it today in terms of insurance etc. have enquired with the garage next to work about a Ghost Immobiliser, the guy couldn’t recommend them enough! I’ve done a bit of research on them and if nothing else, they bring some peace of mind

Wifes Toerag and my 8 series both have a ghost fitted.

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

Arrived this afternoon! Spectacular to look at in person but another level once you put it into DRIVE! Sport Mode is like a spaceship…

Congrats and welcome aboard the club!

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

abzmike said:

That is blacker than black… I miss mine, enjoy.

It’s actually blue. It’s so dark though that it’s black unless in direct sunlight

Lovely colour. First impressions?

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

simonwhite2000 said:

Lovely colour. First impressions?

The car is absolutely incredible. Before this I had a LR Discovery Sport and a Volvo XC60, both lovely cars but they just don’t come near this one!

It seems to switch effortlessly between idling in traffic in comfortably surroundings and then accelerating at a pace SUVs shouldn’t be able to…

The infotainment system takes quite a bit of getting used to, even for someone who loves “gadgets and settings” but I’m getting there.

I had high hopes for the car, ordered without ever sitting inside one… it eclipses every expectation I had.

Brilliant to hear mate. I think they are very underrated motors for sure!

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

One thing I have noticed is that the R-LINE badge in the grille has changed to resemble the R model. I thought that was strange. I’m not sure what an R model now has that differentiates it, I think I was it with just the R acorns the back, rather that TOUAREG

Yeah the side trims have also changed with the new R logo and less of a chrome look. Also the front lower trim strip looks to be black now not chrome like ours was.
I had our exhaust trims sprayed gloss black as a little mod - always bothered me almost everything else was black not chrome as per black edition but they fitted two large chromed exhaust trims

[simonwhite2000]

simonwhite2000 said:

Old Lonesome Pea said:

One thing I have noticed is that the R-LINE badge in the grille has changed to resemble the R model. I thought that was strange. I’m not sure what an R model now has that differentiates it, I think I was it with just the R acorns the back, rather that TOUAREG

Yeah the side trims have also changed with the new R logo and less of a chrome look. Also the front lower trim strip looks to be black now not chrome like ours was.
I had our exhaust trims sprayed gloss black as a little mod - always bothered me almost everything else was black not chrome as per black edition but they fitted two large chromed exhaust trims

Talking about the new R Line graphic, what do the plates in your door sills look like? Do they have the new R logo on?

[simonwhite2000]

Anyone getting any news on their orders?

My wife's order - Black Edition 286 with extended interior lighting and Aquamarine paint - had a locked in build week of week 21 (May) but doesn't appear to have been completed yet.

The dealer did say a car with build week 23 was built and completed last week but that was a standard white car and spec is influencing actual build and completion dates. Completion meaning a car at 95% is having the chips, conductors and other bits added.

My 8 series replacement - Golf GTI Clubsport - is due for build week commencing 15th August so it will be interesting to see what happens there.

[simonwhite2000]

Benito88 said:

I had this last week below , although I’m starting to question if I need a car this size, that being said there’s nothing else out there at a reasonable monthly cost, followed up
a deal at leaseloco on a new Q2 delivery M340i touring with similar pricing to the Touareg…turned out their marketing department had cocked up on the numbers and the deal ( 77/100) was pulled, very annoying :-(

‘The car is built now and has left the factory, it’s currently in transit to the Port in Germany to be shipped to the UK, it should be arriving in the UK in approx 3-4 weeks.’

Great news. What spec / colour are you getting? I think you will like the space it offers

[simonwhite2000]

dsuk said:

I’ve been told my ordered in May 21 Black Edition for Sept 21 with coloured ambient lighting and all wheel steering will now be MY23 which presumably will be a facelift model.

Also interested if others have ordered all wheel steering, as most reviews remark on it being a must have extra.

I'll be honest had our current 2020 black edition for almost 2 years and never once thought it needed all wheel steer. Be curious to try one with it though.

MY23 won't be the facelift there will just be one or two subtle changes to either spec, trim etc. Facelift is due mid 2023 and will be new front and rear bumpers new lights and some updated graphics for the digital cockpit and media system.

[simonwhite2000]

Benito88 said:

I had the AWS on my original order based on reviews highlighting advantages of turning circle and cornering and also given its relatively low cost as an option …. Removed based on dealers advise as would at the time dramatically increase lead in - having the choice again I would probably give it a try but given I’ve been driving an 840 GC (barge) for the last couple of years which is longer and wider I’m hoping I will manage without

These 840s are a barge to steer. First car I've had that I try and avoid drive thru's with. The Touareg is far easier to navigate round such places.

[simonwhite2000]

Old Lonesome Pea said:

Benito88 said:

Same colour as old lonesome peas oddly enough and standard BE which I’m happy with having seen earlier pics he posted- the dealer offered me this colour versus my original order that was grey which had a build slot somewhere in April 23 but could be longer so I swapped.
I am looking forward to the practical side of it which I miss with the 840 - you can imagine what the back seat looks like after a beach visit with the labradoodle :-)

I was a bit unsure of the colour after I ordered it, I wanted blue (not black). Weirdly, more people have commented on the colour than any other car I’ve ever had. It has a weird ability to almost change colour depending on where you’re stood!

The car is stunning. I had an XC60 and a Discovery Spkrt before it and they’re not even close to this one.

Anymore pictures Pea?