The Volkswagen Touareg R is the premium SUV we've all been waiting for. It really is a great all-rounder, from the way the air suspension handles Irish roads, to the acceleration from the 456hp engine. It's a very big SUV, but it's also a PHEV meaning you can drive for over 40km on electric only mode.

It has a huge towing capacity, a gorgeous interior and a heated steering wheel. It really is ticking lots of boxes.

The amazing thing about the Touareg R is that it's actually cheaper than the regular Diesel Touareg thanks to our VRT system here in Ireland.

The car we tested costs €116,000 and whilst that's not quite as expensive as a Range Rover or X5, it certainly makes a compelling argument, particularly if you don't want an SUV as flashy.

Overall it's a superb SUV that's understated, dynamic and phenomenally comfortable.

Explore the range of Volkswagen Touareg Models available now on DoneDeal Motors: https://www.donedeal.ie/cars/Volkswagen/Touareg?year_from=2024