Volkswagen sold around half a million units of the first generation of the Touareg, and the second generation is now on its way.The revamped SUV will be hitting dealerships in Europe this April with a range of even more efficient engines to choose from. drive it! took the V6 TDI version out for a spin. The off-roader comes standard with an 8-gear automatic transmission, and the new hybrid version of the car can hit up to 50kmh on battery power alone.