Volkswagen Sharan SE 2.0 TDI 140 review (2012 onwards) Summary Model:  Volkswagen Sharan SE 2.0 TDI 140, £29,135 (£35,650 as tested) Bodystyle: Seven-seat MPV Engine: 2.0-litre turbodiesel, 140hp @ 4,200rpm, 236lb ft @ 1,750 — 2,000 rpm Volkswagen What is it? The Volkswagen Sharan SE is the second rung of the German firm’s MPV ladder — and with the 140hp 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission as fitted to our test car, about the most attractive model in the range. It’s not the only seven-seater VW make, however. Its Touran model will carry the same number of people but is arguably not as premium or practical as ...

Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TSI Test Drive Review To say that the Volkswagen Sharan is spacious does not really give you the full picture of the interior. The amount of glass – forward, rearward, sides and even on top – lets in plenty of light that in turn makes the interior feel airy. Which is much like a properly designed living room, that’s if living rooms had forward-facing seats and four wheels. And the amount of glass in here also gives ample view of the world outside which is handy when manoeuvring this rather large MPV. Yet, the Sharan does not look humongous from the outside. Volkswagen has done an impeccable job of fitting all that space in a tight package. The Sharan has the squinty ...

VOLKSWAGEN Sharan Page modified: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 07:17:48 To a large extent identically constructed vehicles VOLKSWAGEN Sharan . Ford Galaxy as well as Seat Alhambra are region sedans, with which the manufacturers would like to address in particular families. History 1991 decides to create Ford and Volkswagen a Joint venture, in order to be able to offer vehicles in the segment of the region sedans. A goal of production was and is it, Ford and the group of Volkswagens in a ever more importantly becoming market segment to be positioned clearly and than classical target group of the marks outstanding buyer circle of the recent families be addressed in such a way. Both companies are ...

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Volkswagen Sharan The Volkswagen Sharan is a 7-seat MPV produced by the German automaker Volkswagen. The Sharan is currently in its second generation and is built at the AutoEuropa plant in Palmela, Portugal. It shares the same platform with the SEAT Alhambra . and the first generation was also related to the Ford Galaxy . First generation (Typ 7M, 1995–2010) [ edit ] 1.8L I4 110 kW (148 hp) 20V Turbo 2.0L I4 85 kW (114 hp) 2.8L VR6 128 kW (172 hp) 2.8L VR6 150 kW (201 hp) 24V Height Pre-Facelift: 1,762 mm (69.4 in) 2004-09: 1,759 mm (69.3 in) 2010-: 1,732 mm (68.2 in) The name Sharan is derived from a Persian word meaning Carrier of Kings. [ citation needed ] The Volkswagen ...

Volkswagen MPV’s When you need to move a large family or maybe family and friends, you need something with plenty of room and seating. Even today, it can be quite a challenge to find a vehicle that comfortably seats seven people while retaining plenty of storage space without resorting to trucks or large vans. ** VW Seven Seater Cars ** A few European automakers have made concerted efforts to develop multiple models offering seven seats plus luxury and efficiency. Even those companies, however, started by adapting vans for the job. Volkswagen today offers one of the best choices of seven-seat vehicles for family use. However, the range largely retains its roots in the world of vans. ...

Great Gripes It’s not cheap and entry-level cars have few luxuries The third row of seats is a fuss to fold flat The smaller petrol engine is underpowered Considering you’re practically driving a minibus, it’s rather good. We like the strong diesel engines best Inside The high-set driving position, simple dashboard and lots of useful storage Safety All the safety kit you expect, plus some you don’t Reliability VW has proved a safe bet for reliability and the quality feel of materials in the Sharan is reassuring Space No need to compromise here; you can carry seven people and some luggage, or fold the seats flat for a seriously big loadbay Standard and extras Decent ...

VW polishes its Euro-market vanlet for a Geneva debut. Volkswagen is unveiling the 2010 Sharan, its third-gen small minivan, at the Geneva auto show. The revised VeeDub bolsters the compact vanlet segment in Europe following the recent debuts of the new Ford Grand C-Max. Mazda 5. and Opel Meriva . Serving as an authentic VW people mover rather than a tarted-up Chrysler Town Country the 2010 Sharan grows in almost every dimension, while also gaining a dose or two of refinement and practicality. To give an idea of the extent of the revisions, VW says the only components carried over from the previous model are the sun visors. Riding on a 115.0-inch wheelbase, the new Sharan is 8.7 inches ...

Used VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN For Sale Below are a sample of used VOLKSWAGEN SHARAN cars for sale, please use the search filter to refine your results and find the car of your dreams. A history lesson. The Volkswagen Sharan is one of a triumvirate of MPVs sharing the same platform and numerous components, the others being the Ford Galaxy and Seat Alhambra. Despite a higher selling price than its siblings, buyers seem to be content to pay the premium for that VW badge and a German engine that some claim to be superior to the Mondeo unit used by the Galaxy. Along with the Galaxy, 1995’s Sharan came with a 2.8 litre V6 from the Golf VR6 and another VW unit for a 90bhp 1.9 litre diesel turbo. ...

New Volkswagen Sharan In Brighton, Eastbourne Worthing, Sussex A New Volkswagen Sharan From Just £25,060 OTR* Volkswagen’s luxury MPV is designed to not just be luxurious but practical, economical and sturdy. Its seven flexible seats, sliding rear doors and lots of boot space should easily impress anyone who rides in this MPV. Standard specification for the Volkswagen Sharan includes: Air conditioning, 3Zone climate control with automatic air recirculation Easy folding seating system, 2nd and 3rd row seats Halogen clear headlights, range adjustable Multi Device Interface (MDI) with USB and iPod connection cables 5 Star Euro NCap rating With the Sharan, you enter a totally ...