Volkswagen Touran 2010: beautiful like a truck
At the compact MPV or trying to “berliniser” and to soften their lines, the Touran it fully assumes its physical van. The German minivan back in 2010, more square, better motor and slightly more expensive.
Volkswagen is making a comeback on the media segment MPVs. Today the Touran. In the summer the Sharan. Wolfsburg firm did not do in the revolution. His SUV has the same measurements, always optional 7 seats and a similar load capacity. So what’s new in this vintage 2010?Citroen C4 Picasso , for example.
The MPV retains its kinematics to 3 individual sliding seats, folding and completely removable. These allow to release a cargo capacity up to 1989 liters. A good ratio for the category. Volkswagen still offers its customers the possibility to have two extra seats in the rear (700 €). Modularity preserved but little innovation in addressing the solutions (folding seats) offered by Peugeot and 5008, for example.
The diesel engine range has been completely renewed. The Touran now houses TDI common rail, more soundproof and more fuel efficient.
The 1.6 TDI, which therefore continues its deployment in the group should represent the bulk of sales. 105 hp version that we tested (very) briefly appears as the best compromise between price / performance, diesel. Silent, generous in the top of the meter, it is better exploited when coupled with the excellent DSG7 box. It proves also sober as a sparrow (6l/100 km) and rather citizen (132g CO2 neutral penalties). There is no doubt that this version should appeal to the brotherhood of taxis and other fleets for transport of people. Finally, note that this definition is available BlueMotion (4.6 l/100 km and 121 g of CO2. Let € 200 Bonus).
VW upgrades its entry-level with the 1.2 TSI. A small engine full of energy that easily withstands the 1500 kg of MPV. Backed by a 6-speed mechanical gearbox fluids to reports, the little devil TSI never seems troubled. I bet with 7 people on board, the small 4-cylinder should pull a little tongue. In which case the 1.4 TSi VW offers two levels of power (140 hp and 170 hp).
Given the low diversity of our journey, consisting mainly of highway, we found no obvious changes compared to the current Touran. Volkswgen indicates the emergence of a new axle supposed to increase stability and filtration. Farm nature, the German merit minivan to soften the suspension with DCC controlled.
