Fresh & sharper styling has brought the MPV up-to-date with the rest of the Volkswagen line-up. New five-spoke alloy wheels, chrome-edged rubbing strips along the sides, 3 spoke steering wheel, new dials and a revised centre console now feature.
The Touran comes with 39 cubby holes and 7 seats as standard, with the third row of seats folding flat into the floor.
Under the hood is a choice of two petrol and four diesel engines. Petrol engines start from a 1.2 TSI 105bhp, which returns 44.1mpg combined with emissions of 149g/km and a 1.4TSI 138bhp. The Bluemotion 1.2 TSI, with brake energy regeneration and start/stop, combined fuel economy is 47.9mpg with emissions of 139g/km.
On the diesel side is a 1.6 TDI with 89bhp or 104bhp and a 2.0 TDI unit producing 138bhp or 168bhp. Volkswagen most economical MPV yet and averages 61.4mpg with emissions of 121g/km. The diesel Bluemotion is powered by the 1.6 TDI 105bhp.
Three trim levels are available: S, SE and Sport. Entry-level S models get air conditioning, cruise control, x4 windows, roof rails, CD stereo system, ABS w/ ESP (Electronic Stability Programme) and 6 airbags as standard.
Mid-spec SE adds alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, leather steering wheel and body-coloured bumpers, door handles and mirrors.
Range-topping Sport models receive Alcantara front sports seats, climate controlled air conditioning and front fog lights.
Order books for the new Volkswagen Touran have opened with first deliveries starting on the 22nd September.
Prices:
1.2 S TSI 105PS 6 speed manual: £17,585
1.2 S TSI 105PS Bluemotion 6 speed manual: £18,220
1.2 SE TSI 105PS Bluemotion 6 speed manual: £20,145
1.4 SE TSI 140PS Bluemotion 6 speed manual: £21,210
1.4 SE TSI 140PS Bluemotion 7 speed auto DSG: £22,345
1.6 S TDI 90PS 6 speed manual: £18,585
1.6 S TDI 105PS 6 speed manual: £19,185
1.6 S TDI 105PS 7 speed auto DSG: £20,255
1.6 S TDI 105PS Bluemotion 6 speed manual: £19,415
1.6 SE TDI 105PS 6 speed manual: £21,110
1.6 SE TDI 105PS 7 speed auto DSG: £22,180
1.6 SE TDI 105PS Bluemotion 6 speed manual: £21,340
2.0 SE TDI 140PS 6 speed manual: £22,530
2.0 SE TDI 140PS 6 speed auto DSG: £23,585
2.0 SE TDI 140PS Bluemotion 6 speed manual: £23,105
2.0 Sport TDI 140PS 6 speed manual: £23,855
2.0 Sport TDI 140PS 6 speed auto DSG: £24,910
2.0 Sport TDI 140PS Bluemotion 6 speed manual: £24,430
2.0 Sport TDI 170PS 6 speed auto DSG: £25,535
Press Release:
The new Volkswagen Touran compact MPV opens for ordering today complete with fresh styling both inside and out, a range of efficient new engines and a starting price of £17,585 RRP on the road. First deliveries are set to take place on 22 September.
Unveiled at the Leipzig Motor Show in April, the new Touran draws on the design language seen on the Polo and new Sharan with a mix of clean lines and a lower, wider appearance than the model it replaces. The changes extend to the front wings, bonnet and front bumper which are joined by new wing mirrors, rear lights and a restyled tailgate and bumper.
Inside the new Touran the entertainment and climate functions have all been revised and a new three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of restyled dials. Fresh trim finishes are also available.
As with the outgoing car, the new Touran’s focus is on versatility, with the ability to carry seven adults with the third row of seats folding flat into the floor. In addition, air conditioning, alloy wheels, roof rails, a CD stereo system, ABS, Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP) and six airbags are all fitted as standard. A five-seat option is also available.
The second generation of Park Assist, a system that will also be available on the new Sharan, is offered. Not only does the new system require less space to perform parallel parking manoeuvres, it also allows the Touran to be parked in spaces at 90 degrees to the kerb.
Fitted for the first time to the Touran is the advanced new 1.2-litre TSI petrol engine. Despite a modest displacement of 1,197 cc, the turbocharged unit develops 105 PS and 129 lbs ft of torque while returning 44.1 mpg on the combined cycle and emitting 149 g/km of CO2. In BlueMotion Technology form, complete with Stop/Start and battery regeneration, the 1.2-litre TSI engine is capable of returning 47.9 mpg while emitting an estimated 139 g/km of CO2.
A further petrol and four diesel engines will be available, ranging in power from 90 to 170 PS. Three trim levels – S, SE and Sport – will be available with BlueMotion Technology variants being offered with each