2011-2014 used
$22,0007P pre-facelift. 3.0 V6 TDI the common drivetrain. Typically 150,000 to 230,000 km by 2026.
Weekly
$100.53
Monthly
$435.63
Volkswagen's premium-adjacent large SUV, commonly a V6 TDI diesel on Kiwi driveways.
Last reviewed: 24 April 2026
The Touareg is Volkswagen's flagship SUV and sits at the premium end of the VW NZ range, sharing its MLB Evo platform with the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, and Bentley Bentayga. The 7P generation ran from 2010 to 2017 and the current CR generation launched in New Zealand in 2018, with the 3.0 V6 TDI diesel the volume drivetrain across both. Most NZ Touaregs are NZ-new cars with full local service history, and the 7P generation also has a meaningful ex-Japan import pipeline that feeds the sub-$30,000 end. Loan amounts typically fall in the $25,000 to $130,000 bracket, which moves the Touareg into premium-leaning finance territory where deposit, term, and indicative rate materially change the weekly repayment. The Touareg is commonly cross-shopped against the BMW X5, Audi Q7, Volvo XC90, and Lexus RX.
Your estimated repayment
Weekly
$219/week
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Year by year
Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.
2011-2014 used
$22,0007P pre-facelift. 3.0 V6 TDI the common drivetrain. Typically 150,000 to 230,000 km by 2026.
Weekly
$100.53
Monthly
$435.63
2015-2017 used
$32,0007P facelift. Updated infotainment and safety kit. TDI R-Line a frequent listing.
Weekly
$146.22
Monthly
$633.64
2018-2021 used
$62,000CR generation launch. Larger footprint, MLB Evo platform. V6 TDI and V6 TSI available.
Weekly
$283.31
Monthly
$1,227.67
2022+ new/nearly-new
$110,000Late CR and facelifted stock. R-Line and R eHybrid at the top of the dealer mix.
Weekly
$502.65
Monthly
$2,178.13
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Financing notes
At a $48,000 CR Touareg on a five-year term at 8% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $225, or about $973 a month. A new R-Line near $110,000 on the same settings lifts the weekly to around $517. Deposits in the 15 to 30% range are widely observed on Touaregs because the loan size pulls total interest materially higher than on a Tiguan. The V6 TDI diesel attracts Road User Charges; at current NZTA rates a 15,000 km year adds roughly $1,200 to annual running cost, which sits outside the loan but commonly features in overall ownership budgeting. On indicative NZ used-market trends, the 7P has historically held value well in years four through seven once the steep early depreciation has flattened.
Model-specific questions
On a $48,000 used CR Touareg at 8% indicative over five years with no deposit, the repayment works out to roughly $225 a week. A 2020 V6 TDI R-Line near $70,000 on the same settings lands near $328 a week, and a new R-Line at $110,000 runs around $517. A 20% deposit on the $110,000 figure drops the weekly to around $413. These figures are illustrative only; actual rates depend on the lender's assessment.
Yes. Diesel vehicles in New Zealand pay RUCs via NZTA rather than fuel excise, which sits outside the finance repayment but commonly features in total-cost budgeting. At current NZTA rates a 15,000 km year on a light diesel adds roughly $1,200 to annual running costs. On high-mileage tow or touring use, the RUC line can equal several weeks of finance repayment a year.
Yes on post-2015 7P facelift cars with verified local or Japan service history. Lenders typically price Touareg finance a touch below equivalent X5 and Q7 on matched age and mileage because the Touareg buy-in is a touch lower; running costs track closely because all three share related diesel drivetrains. Buyers who prioritise European platform quality at a slightly lower entry point often favour Touareg.
Yes, where business use can be documented. A chattel mortgage is the common structure for owner-operated businesses buying a Touareg for mixed business-and-private use; finance interest is generally deductible against business income in proportion to business use, subject to the accountant's confirmation. GST is typically claimable in the next GST return where the business is GST-registered, subject to the accountant's confirmation. An operating lease is also available for companies that prefer off-balance-sheet treatment.
Deposits in the 15 to 30% range are widely observed on new and late-model Touaregs because the loan size sits in the $70,000 to $130,000 bracket and first-three-year depreciation on large European SUVs is widely observed to be steeper than on mid-size equivalents. A 25% deposit on a $110,000 Touareg reduces the weekly by roughly $130 and saves materially in total interest over five years. Trade-in equity from a previous premium SUV commonly supplies a large share of the deposit.
Five years is the widely observed default for personal Touareg finance, with six and seven-year terms also offered because the buy-in sits at premium-SUV levels. A seven-year term on a $90,000 loan at 8% indicative reduces the weekly by roughly $85 compared with five years but adds more than $11,000 in total interest on our calculator. Replacement-cycle buyers in the Touareg bracket commonly choose a four or five-year term so the loan clears alongside dealer warranty.
On indicative NZ used-market trends, the CR Touareg has historically lost a larger share of value in the first three years than a Japanese large SUV of similar age, which can put a zero-deposit five-year loan underwater in year one or two. A 20 to 25% deposit and a four or five-year term are the commonly observed defences. By year four the curve typically flattens and equity returns.
Yes. Most mainstream NZ lenders finance compliant ex-Japan 7P Touaregs once entry certification is complete and the first NZ WoF is issued. In our experience, indicative rates on imports typically sit a touch above an equivalent NZ-new 7P because residual data on imports is thinner. A pre-purchase inspection with particular attention to air-suspension components and timing-chain history typically surfaces the main known wear points before settlement.
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