Touareg I (7L) · 2005–2010

Volkswagen Touareg W12 Touareg I (7L) · 450 hp (2005 to 2010)

The Volkswagen Touareg W12 of the Touareg I (7L) generation uses the 6.0 W12 petrol engine with 450 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
450 PS / 331 kW
Displacement
5 998 cm³
Cylinders
12
Engine code
6.0 W12
Period covered
2005–2010
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Automatic · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

450 hp (331 kW), 4MOTION all-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2010.

AutoKarnet advice

In the range

It is the most powerful petrol version of this generation.

AutoKarnet advice

Maintenance and records

Oil change — LongLife service

Per indicator, up to ~30,000 km / 2 years

30 000 km

24 months

VW 504 00 (petrol) or 507 00 (diesel) oil required to stay on LongLife.

Source [1]

Oil change — fixed service

Every 15,000 km or 1 year

15 000 km

12 months

Fixed-interval scheme, advised for city or severe use.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

At 3 years, then every 2 years

24 months

Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Volkswagen Touareg W12 Touareg I (7L)?

The 6.0 W12 petrol engine (5 998 cc), 450 hp (331 kW).

AutoKarnet advice

Which oil for the Volkswagen Touareg W12?

A VW 504 00 / 507 00-approved oil suited to the 6.0 W12 engine.

AutoKarnet advice

Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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