THE final run of the Volkswagen is under way as the German car maker produces two special edition models.

The Volkswagen Touareg - a luxury-class SUV with off-road muscle - has captivated an entire generation of motorists since its debut in 2002.

Factory production of the Touareg combustion engine model is set to end for UK customers in 2027.

To mark the end of an era Volkswagen has announced two Final Edition models priced from £72,535 and £81,455 for the Touareg R.

The Touareg Final Edition replaces the Black Edition and the Touareg R replaces the R model, while the outgoing Touareg Elegance continues to be available from stock only.

The Touareg Final Edition costs £1,990 less than the outgoing Black Edition, but it comes with additional features worth £2,500 including metallic paint, leather seats and a fuel tank with its capacity increased to 90 litres.

There's also a power folding tow bar, assisted closing for all doors, stainless steel illuminated door sill protectors and interior ambient lighting with 30 colour options.

The R model is £1,805 less than the outgoing model but it comes with additional features worth £1,700.

The last edition Touareg has a 286ps 3.0 TDI engine, while the Touareg R Final Edition has a more potent 46ps 3.0 TSI eHybrid uni.

Both are paired with 4MOTION all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic Tiptronic gearbox.

The Touareg is currently available in 39 countries, and more than 1.2 million have been sold globally since the first model was unveiled in 2002.

The Touareg Final Edition has a 286 PS 3.0 TDI engine under its bonnet, while the Touareg RFinal Edition has a more potent 462 PS 3.0 TSI eHybrid unit; both are paired with 4MOTION all-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic Tiptronic gearbox.

The Touareg is currently available in 39 countries, and more than 1.2 million have been sold globally since the first model was unveiled in 2002.

"The Touareg has always been a true flagship for Volkswagen, and the new Final Edition versions are the perfect celebration of its many years of success," said Rod McLeod, director of Volkswagen UK.

"They combine the usual Touareg elegance with punchy performance and generous features. In short, they showcase everything that's been so great about the Touareg since its launch almost a quarter of a century ago."