The first generation of the Volkswagen Touareg was introduced in 2002. Offered in five, six, eight, ten and twelve-cylinder engines with all-wheel drive known as 4XMotion, the Touareg was the first high end mid-size SUV from Volkswagen. The most interesting 1st Gen Touareg models were known as the W12, V10 TDI and the R50. The 1st generation Touareg was produced until 2010 when it was replaced by the 2nd Gen Touareg.