Volkswagen is revising its luxury 4x4 Touareg range to simplify choice for customers and offer better value for money.

The entry price for the Touareg is now £28,600 on the road £1,730 less than before while the mid-range V6 SE gains almost £3,000 worth of extra equipment and yet is also reduced in price. At the top of the line-up, the special edition Altitude becomes a permanent addition to the range.

In all trim levels, the Touareg is luxuriously appointed, and an accomplished on-road, as well as, off-road vehicle. This is thanks to a host of all-terrain features: short front and rear overhangs; hill hold function; traction control linked to an auto-locking centre differential; full-time 4XMOTION four-wheel drive; hill descent assist; and simple high and low ratio gear selection to help find the right gear for the right terrain.

Now costing from £28,600, the entry-level Touareg has a wealth of features as standard, including: six airbags; air conditioning; ten speaker stereo with CD player; and 17-inch alloy wheels. The entry level Touareg is available with 2.5-litre TDI and 3.0-litre V6 TDI engines.

The Altitude model was initially introduced to commemorate the world record set by a Touareg in Chile, climbing to the highest point on Earth that a vehicle can reach 6,080 metres. This special model will become a permanent addition to the range offering striking looks with its Volkswagen Individual body-styling pack; privacy' tinted rear windows and imposing 19inch Siena alloy wheels. The Altitude model is available with all of the Touareg engines, starting at £34,630 for the 2.5-litre TDI.