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Volkswagen Touran people mover unveiled at Leipzig Motor Show

By Matt Brogan |

Volkswagen has unveiled its new 2010 Touran people mover at the Leipzig Motor Show.

The Touran, which has to date sold 1.13 million examples across Europe, features revised styling, new technology and a range of new petrol and diesel engines.

Styling cues are similar to those found on the new Polo, Golf, Transporter and Touareg with a new horizontally-styled grille and new front bumper. Up back, LED tail lamps are fitted along with a new tailgate and rear bumper. Chrome side strips and a new range of alloy wheels round out the exterior changes.

Inside, Touran features new trim finishes, a new three-spoke steering wheel and new instrumentation with white back lighting and large multi-function display (MFD). A revised centre console features new chrome trim highlights and new ventilation system controls.

Seven seats are standard across the range with the third row able to fold flat into the floor for added versatility. The cargo area is 695-litres in seven-seat mode or 1913-litres in five-seat mode. The new Touran also offers 39 separate storage compartments throughout the cabin.

Under the bonnet, Touran offers a range of efficient new forced induction petrol and diesel engines. The entry-level petrol engine is a new 77kW 1.2-litre TSI four-cylinder unit. It is joined by a 1.4-litre TSI four-cylinder engine developing 103kW.

The diesel range now comprises two engines with four different power outputs. A 1.6-litre four-cylinder TDI engine is available with a choice of 66 or 77kW outputs while the 2.0-litre four-cylinder TDI engine offers 103 or 125kW. BlueMotion can also be optioned on both the 77kW 1.2 TSI petrol and 1.6-litre diesel engines to add Start/Stop fuel saving technology.

The new Volkswagen Touran also features the latest generation of ParkAssist which allows the vehicle to park in both parallel spaces and 90-degree parking spaces. The system operates through the push of a single button, no longer requiring a complicated set-up procedure.

The new Touran goes on sale in the UK and Europe from September. Pricing and full specifications will be announced closer to the launch. Currently, there are no plans to offer the Volkswagen Touran in Australia.


 
  • Able

    Don’t bring it here please, it may be new on top but it’s been out for 6 or so years…

  • Davo

    aint the best looking but would do quite well if realeased here
    plenty of people with Kia Carnivals driving around

  • Sam

    Looks like an old Mazda 2 on steriods

  • jojo

    Now the Golf, Polo, New Toureg and this Touran all look the same.

  • Filippo

    Although I agree with earlier sentiments that despite a facelift this is essentially an old car, I believe that we should see more of this class of vehicle in Australia. Also the Mazda 5, Ford C-Max and Opel Zafira would be great 7-seat SUV alternatives that could sell in respectable numbers.

    • Filippo

      I mean S-Max

  • http://www.caradvice.com.au/vwtouran carly

    i would like to point out after 3and half weeks with a hire car ( volkswagen touran ) we found it to be a fabulous car for families and it is so essential for extra seats and space is throughout the car very comfortable . As soon as we came back to australia we looked to see if the touran is coming here to australia but so far not yet .. it would be a winner for those who need more room and have children and great car for trips away as has so much space and also its so economical on fuel .. winner …. !

  • cze33r

    It’s a shame that the Touran won’t be released in Australia. I’d buy one if VW Australia started selling them.