VOLKSWAGEN

VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN ESTATE 1.5 TSI EVO R Line 5dr DSG

Fuel

FuelPetrol

Transmission

TransmissionAutomatic

Acceleration

0 - 60 mph-

WLTP - CO2 (g/km)

WLTP - CO2154 g/km

Volkswagen's third generation Touran is designed to compete with the best that the compact 7-seater MPV class can offer. Underpinnings from a Golf hatch bring with them highly efficient engines that complement neat design and general quality that is still difficult to better in the sector.

TOUR LEADER

The Touran compact MPV has the usual Volkswagen attributes - but will that be enough for class leadership? Jonathan Crouch drives the current version.

Ten Second Review

Volkswagen's third generation Touran is designed to compete with the best that the compact 7-seater MPV class can offer. Underpinnings from a Golf hatch bring with them highly efficient engines that complement neat design and general quality that is still difficult to better in the sector.

Background

Volkswagen really should be good at MPVs. It has, after all, been making the things for well over sixty years. Today's volume Volkswagen people carrier is this one, the Touran. The Touran is the vehicle to which your Volkswagen dealer is most likely to direct you if you've a growing family and need an MPV to suit - though these days, the German brand does offer quite a choice of 7-seater options. Buyers needing something more utilitarian have the Caddy Life MPV, while those in search of greater quality have the five-seat Golf SV. If you need something really big, there's the Sharan, a step down from the enormous Caravelle which really is designed for people who've qualified for their own private parking bay at the maternity ward. For most of us most of the time though, this Touran should be about right, positioned directly against rivals like Vauxhall's Zafira Tourer and Renault's Grand Scenic at the larger end of the compact-MPV sector. Launched in 2003 and updated in 2007 and 2010, it was re-fettled in terms of both engine and elegance in mid-2015 - and that's the version we're looking at here.

Driving Experience

These days, just one engine is being offered, Volkswagen's familiar 1.5-litre TSI peterol unit with 150PS, though there is the choice of either 6-speed manual or 7-speed auto transmission. At the wheel, the driving position is quite commanding. True, it might not quite be SUV-like but it positions you noticeably higher than you would be in an ordinary hatchback, offering a better view both of the road ahead and around the glassy cabin - which certainly makes parking easier. In this model, you sit 625mm above street level which, to give you some perspective, is 148mm higher up than you'd be sitting in a Golf. It feels a little sportier this time round too, thanks to the fact that the steering wheel is now more upright. Don't get carried away though: this still isn't an MPV aimed at people prioritising driving dynamics. Instead, it concentrates on the things family folk really care about, serving up the kind of solid, reassuring driving experience they'll be looking for, with direct speed-sensitive electric power steering and reasonable, though not class-leading, levels of refinement. Through the bends, bodyroll is well judged and a standard XDS electronic differential lock helps you get the traction down. If you want the experience to be more rewarding, then there's the option of the 'Driver profile selection' system that's standard on plusher models. Via 'Eco', 'Sport' and 'Normal' modes, this set-up enables you to tweak steering, throttle response and, on automatic models, gearshift timings to suit the way you want to drive.

Design and Build

From the outside, this model is still unmistakeably a Touran but, due to its longer wheelbase, it now looks sleeker and sharper than previous generation models. This Touran is 130mm longer than the model it replaced in 2015. Much of this is in the wheelbase, which, at 2,791mm, is 113mm longer than that previous model - further increasing usable interior space. At the front, the slim low breather opening accentuates this MPV's width and low centre of gravity. Below the side windows is a contoured shoulder line starting above the front wheel arch which also emphasises its length. Long side windows add to what Volkswagen hopes is a light, sporty appearance. This MK3 model Touran was the first MPV the brand had based upon its Modular Transverse Matrix chassis, which allows a larger wheelbase and extra room inside. You notice this in the 743-litre luggage bay - which can be increased to 1,980-litres with the seats folded: it's the biggest in its class, making this an ideal family MPV. All models are equipped with a seven-seat layout that features a new fold-flat system. The seats in the second and third rows, plus the front passenger seat backrest (from SE trim up) can be folded in a matter of seconds, creating a level continuous floor for easy loading. With the second and third row seats folded, the Touran has a cargo capacity of 1,857-litres and has the largest luggage compartment in its class. 47 storage compartments also ensure that life's essentials gadgets can be carried safety and securely.

Market and Model

Price-wise, the Touran sits in the £34,000 to £37,000 bracket - the kind of thing you might expect for a seven-seat MPV of this kind. There are four main trim levels - 'SE', 'SE Family', 'SEL' and 'R-Line' - and all models feature air conditioning, fold-flat seating, a touchscreen radio system, an easy-open and roll-up luggage compartment cover and an electric parking brake. Safety stuff runs to ISOFIX child seat fixtures on all rear seats, seatbelt detection in the second and third rows as well as the front, plus Automatic Post-Collision Braking and up to nine airbags. Ingenious touches include a large removable container in the 'Jumbo Box' under the front centre armrest and a luggage compartment light which can easily be snapped out for use as a torch. Further up the range, buyers will enjoy niceties like larger 17-inch alloy wheels, chrome-framed windows, ambient lighting and a three-zone automatic air-conditioning system. For those after something sportier looking still, there are R Line exterior and interior packages available plus optional LED headlights. The standard equipment now includes, among other things, PreCrash at the rear. The system uses the sensor technology of the Side Assist lane change assist. Radar sensors detect the position and speed of cars behind the Touran. If PreCrash at the rear detects an imminent rear-end collision due to the position of the following vehicle and the excessive speed difference between the two vehicles, the proactive occupant protection system is activated - not only while driving, but also while stationary with the engine running or in start/stop mode. A multifunction camera is also now on board every Touran to identify objects or people as quickly as possible. The camera is thus one of the most important components in the car when it comes to assist and safety systems. In addition, the optional "IQ.DRIVE incl. IQ.LIGHT" package now includes, among other things, the Travel Assist2 driver assist system in conjunction with the Lane Assist2 lane departure warning. The system can assist in keeping the vehicle in lane, maintaining a distance from the vehicle in front and also ensuring that the vehicle keeps to a maximum speed set by the driver.

Cost of Ownership

This Touran with the 1.5 TSI petrol engine and a manual gearbox manages up to 42.2mpg on the combined cycle and up to 152g/km of CO2. With the DSG auto, it's much the same showing. As for servicing, well there's a fixed-price package that covers the car for three years and 30,000 miles. This includes an oil change at 12 months or 10,000 miles (whichever is soonest), an interval service that includes an oil change at 24 months or 20,000 miles and a full inspection service with oil and brake fluid changes at 36 months or 30,000 miles. In each case, parts and labour will be guaranteed for two years and you'll be able to transfer the plan to a second owner should you sell your Touran during the period of cover. And warranties? Well the standard package is three years and 60,000 miles. We can't see why Volkswagen couldn't extend that mileage limit to 100,000 miles, since that what you get on its mechanically very similar Caddy model. Doing that though, wouldn't give Volkswagen dealers so much of an opportunity to sell extended warranty packages. There's one for four years and 75,000 miles or, if you plan to see a bit more of the world in your Touran, there's a five year / 90,000 mile package. Whatever your decision, your car will come with three years of pan-European Roadside Assistance that has no mileage restriction. The paintwork warranty lasts for three years and, as you'd expect, this MPV is protected by a 12-year anti-corrosion package.

Summary

The Touran has already established a strong following amongst growing families. All it really needed was a little more of a spark, both in way it looked and performed. This third generation version is about as far as Volkswagen is prepared to go in that direction, with sharper looks, even higher quality and efficient engineering. Will it be enough? Maybe not to shift this car's appeal too far from those who would have bought one anyway but it remains the quality choice at the upper end of the compact 7-seater MPV sector - and a surprisingly affordable one. It's not an avant garde option but it's a stylishly safe one - and there's a lot to be said for that.

  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Green tinted heat insulating glass
  • Rear wash/wipe with intermittent wipe setting
  • Tailgate wiper- reverse gear activation
  • Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards approx 65% tinted
  • Windscreen wipers intermittent wipe

  • Energy recovery system
  • Auto hold function
  • ESC with ABS
  • Front assist including city emergency braking
  • Automatic post collision braking system
  • Front/rear disc brakes
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Electronic Differential Lock + Anti-slip regulation
  • HBA (Hydraulic Brake Assist)
  • Hill hold control
  • Traction control

  • Front + rear carpet mats

  • Bluetooth telephone connectivity

  • Speed limiter
  • Driver alert system
  • Mobile pairing with SMS function
  • Speed sensitive power steering
  • Adaptive cruise control

  • Driver electronic voice amplification function
  • Stop/start system

  • Multifunction colour display
  • Think blue trainer driver tips and journey analysis
  • Car information display
  • Audible lights on warning
  • Electronic odometer
  • External temperature gauge
  • Flat tyre indicator
  • Trip and service interval display
  • Rev counter with fuel gauge

  • Body colour door mirrors with integral indicators
  • Electric folding door mirrors with reverse activated kerb-view adjustment on passenger's door mirror

  • Black lead grey decorative inserts dash and door panel
  • Chrome plated instrument surrounds

  • Petrol Particulate Filter

  • 4x20 watt output
  • Title and cover art display
  • Audio Connectivity System
  • USB connection
  • SD card slot
  • MP3/WMA compatability
  • DAB Digital radio

  • Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes
  • Chrome trimmed radiator grille louvre inserts
  • Chrome fog light surround
  • Chrome trimmed front air intake surrounds
  • Gloss black finish B pillar
  • Chrome lower front bumper insert
  • Unique R Line badging
  • Volkswagen roundel
  • Aerial integrated into side window
  • Chrome trimmed side windows
  • Silver roof rails
  • Fully galvanised body
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers

  • High level third brake light
  • Dusk sensor + auto driving lights

  • Dust/pollen filters
  • 3 Zone electronic climate control with automatic air recirculation

  • Grey stitching on steering wheel
  • DSG Paddle Shifts
  • Driver and front passenger under seat drawer
  • Large storage compartment in roof console
  • Media box in dashboard on passenger side
  • R-Line door sill protectors
  • Multifunction leather trimmed steering wheel including leather trimmed gear knob with 3.5" screen with multifunction computer
  • Height/reach adjust steering wheel
  • Illuminated glovebox
  • Retractable luggage cover
  • Front centre armrest with storage compartment
  • Storage bins on all doors
  • 4 boot load lashing points
  • Front cupholders x 2
  • Front seatback folding tables
  • 2nd row centre armrest
  • 12V socket in luggage compartment
  • Multi-function centre console with storage facilities
  • Multi storage in passenger/luggage areas
  • Aluminium kick plate
  • Black roof lining
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • 12V power point for Row 2

  • Interior light with delay
  • Instrument lighting white adjustable panel illumination with red night time illumination
  • Ambient lighting in door trim and foot well
  • Front and rear reading lights

  • Mirror pack - Touran
  • R line styling pack - Touran
  • Convenience Pack - Touran

  • Loose wheel warning function
  • Pre crash preventive occupant protection
  • Warning triangle
  • First aid kit
  • Front seat side impact airbags
  • Two tone horn
  • Door open warning reflectors
  • Seatbelt warning lamp and buzzer
  • Drivers knee airbag
  • 3 point height adjustable front seatbelts
  • Driver/Front Passenger airbags
  • Passenger airbag deactivation system
  • Front and rear (row 2) curtain airbags

  • Embroidered emblems to headrestraints

  • Height adjustable driver's seat
  • 2nd row centre seat converts into table
  • Front seat storage pockets
  • 2 individual fold flat 3rd row seats
  • Split folding rear seat backrests
  • 5 headrests
  • Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
  • Front passenger seat height adjustment
  • 3x3 point seatbelts on 2nd row with height adjust on outer seats
  • 3 single slide/fold/removable 2nd row seats
  • Foldable front passenger seat backrest
  • 2 three point seatbelts in 3rd row
  • Front seat R Line logo with rear seat backrest
  • Front seats with R-Line logo
  • Leatherette on rear of front seats
  • Low tunnel 2nd row seat
  • 4 way adjustable front head restraints
  • Front comfort seats with lumbar support
  • Isofix on 3rd row seats

  • Alarm with remote central locking and interior protection
  • Electronic engine immobiliser

  • XDS electronic differential lock

  • Illuminated vanity mirrors

  • 18" Marseille alloy wheels with self sealing tyres and anti-theft wheel bolts

  • Tyre mobility system

  • CO2 (g/km): 125
  • Standard Euro Emissions: EURO 6
  • HC+NOx: N
  • Particles: N
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb: 154
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Max: 158
  • WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - Min: 154

  • CC: 1498
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Cylinder Layout: IN-LINE
  • Number of Valves: 16
  • Camshaft: SOHC
  • Fuel Delivery: TURBO DIRECT INJECTION
  • Catalytic Convertor: True
  • Engine Layout: FRONT TRANSVERSE
  • Transmission: SEMI-AUTO
  • Gears: 7 SPEED

  • EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies: False
  • EC Urban (mpg): N
  • EC Extra Urban (mpg): N
  • EC Combined (mpg): N
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - Min: 41.5
  • WLTP - MPG - Comb - Max: 40.9
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Min: 6.8
  • WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - Max: 6.9

  • Generation Mark: 2
  • Alternative Fuel Qualifying: False
  • Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?: False
  • Special Edition: False
  • Special Order: False
  • Based On ID: N
  • Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07: 19E
  • Service Interval Mileage: 10000
  • Service Interval Frequency - Months: 12
  • NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %: 88
  • NCAP Child Occupant Protection %: 89
  • NCAP Pedestrian Protection %: 71
  • NCAP Safety Assist %: 76
  • NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09: 5
  • Badge Power: 150
  • Badge Engine CC: 1.5
  • Vehicle Homologation Class: M1
  • Coin Series: R Line
  • Coin Description: TSI EVO
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Years: 3
  • Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage: 60000
  • Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years: 3
  • Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years: 12

  • Engine Power - BHP: 150
  • Engine Power - PS: True
  • Engine Power - KW: 110

  • Emissions Test Cycle: WLTP
  • RDE Certification Level: RDE 2

  • Alloys?: True
  • Space Saver?: False
  • Wheel Style: MARSEILLE
  • Tyre Size Rear: 225/45 R18
  • Tyre Size Spare: TYRE REPAIR KIT
  • Wheel Type: 18" ALLOY
  • Tyre Size Front: 225/45 R18

  • Width (including mirrors): N
  • Height: 1628
  • Height (including roof rails): N
  • Length: 4527
  • Width: 1814
  • Wheelbase: 2791

  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Up): 137
  • No. of Seats: 7
  • Luggage Capacity (Seats Down): 1857

  • Heated front windscreen: £175

  • Dynamic chassis control: £695
  • Sports suspension: £140

  • Wireless app connect: Included

  • Side scan and lane assist with rear traffic alert: £1,040
  • Side scan with rear traffic alert: £525
  • Rear view camera: £280
  • Dynamic light assist: £440
  • Driver profile selection: Included
  • Trailer assist steering with park assist: £490
  • Front and rear parking sensors: Included
  • Lane assist: £515
  • Parallel parking assist: £210

  • Electric tailgate closing: £365

  • Discover nav, Euro 2D/3D map view+6.5" colour touchscreen CD + Radio, European map data, Car net guide/inform: Included
  • Discover DVD nav pro with 8" colour touch screen, Radio/CD, 64 GB SSD hard drive, car net guide and inform plus: £1,650
  • Digital Cockpit Pro: £450

  • Dynaudio sound system: £600
  • 8 speakers: Included

  • Solid paint: Included
  • Metallic paint: £635
  • Special solid paint: £385
  • Special Metallic paint: £755
  • Electric, glass sliding/tilting panoramic sunroof including integrated roller blind: £1,250

  • LED premium headlights with LED daytime running lights, dynamic cornering lights, dynamic range adjustment and headlight washers: £1,700
  • Halogen clear Headlights: Included
  • Daytime running lights: Included
  • High beam assist: £150
  • LED Headlights: £1,075
  • Range adjustable headlights: Included
  • LED tail lights: £410

  • Vienna leather heated front seats: £1,850
  • Luggage restraint / net partition: £235
  • Race cloth with San remo microfibre side bolsters: Included
  • Cargo management system with luggage net and removable luggage compartment light: £165
  • 230V power socket and removable packet in boot: £140

  • Luggage compartment lighting: Included

  • Winter pack - Touran: £415
  • Family Pack - Touran: £205
  • Winter pack when chosen with leather upholstery: £305
  • Winter pack with heated front and outer rear seats - Touran: £630

  • Metallic - Dolphin grey: £635

  • Solid - Urano grey: £0

  • Special metallic - Kings red: £755
  • Special solid - Pure white: £385

  • Side airbag for second row seats: £330
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator: Included
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system: £170
  • Electrically operated child locks on rear doors: Included

  • 2 integrated child seats in 2nd row: £430
  • 1 integrated child seat in 2nd row left: £220

  • Keyless entry with stop/start button and hands free tailgate opening: £680
  • Keyless entry with start/stop button on centre console: £350

  • Swivelling towbar with 13 pin electrical kit: £735

  • Race cloth with San remo microfibre side bolsters - Magnet grey/Anthracite: £0

  • Vienna leather - Storm grey/Palladium + heated front seats: £1,850
  • Vienna leather - Titan black + heated front seats: £1,850

Whilst every effort is made to verify and ensure the accuracy of the data, the information should only be used as a guide and no purchasing decision should be made without verification of the data from either the manufacturer or franchised dealer. Our offers may be on a different model year to that represented by this data and so specification may differ accordingly.

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