In addition, there is a new range of wheels with a diameter of up to 21-inches. The brake callipers of the R eHybrid are also painted blue and bear an R logo.
The dimensions remain the same as before, with the length, width and height put at a respective 4878mm, 1984mm and 1717mm.
Inside, Volkswagen has provided the Touareg with softer material for the armrests and the contact areas of the driver and front passenger knees on the centre console.
There is also a reworked Innovision Cockpit, which continues to come with either a standard 15.0-in or optional 38.1-in central Infotainment display. It now offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, together with high-resolution map data and lane-level navigation.
The facelifted Touareg also receives new USB-C connections with a charging capacity of 45W instead of the previous 15W.
Among the options are carry-over Night Vision assist and head-up display systems.
As before, there is seating for up to five, with petrol and diesel models offering 810 litres of luggage space underneath the cargo blind at the rear, and plug-in hybrid models providing 610 litres owing to the packaging of their battery within the floor of the boot.