Car safety

Likes

Folding mean plenty of load Body feels exceptionally VW badge counts for a lot Feels than it actually is

Gripes

expensive in direct class Almost completely lacking in Ultra-conservative styling Adapting row of seats requires muscle

hard-won reputation for reliability and interior construction pays in the people carrier market. the Touran is unlikely to win many for original thinking or radical it does seem particularly suited to life as a family and feels like a professionally-executed, quality product.

Offered either five or seven the majority of customers opt for the latter Size-wise, the Touran isn’t as as some seven-seaters and the rear folds completely flat. makes it relatively easy to and practical about town, but it also mean the rear two are better suited to children adults.

Volkswagen claims the Touran is a for money proposition, and it’s to make a case in this given its advanced construction, but the facts and figures suggest is one of the more expensive MPVs on Still, if you want the reassurance and the VW badge commands, spending a extra could well be it. Certainly when it’s to sell your Touran, its VW will help you get a good

With the still-sensible Sharan and charismatic Caravelle also in the VW as well as models such as the Octavia estate and Seat to contend with — feature the same engines and impressive build quality buyers aren’t short of family vehicles to choose

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As a default MPV choice, the Touran is a safe proposition. Golf who find they need a bit space when kids are the Touran’s natural customers and are to love the vehicle’s Golf-like even if it is a less dynamic and surprisingly lacks a similar

Costs

Despite a fairly purchase price, the Touran is a strong economical proposition judged over the course of its Fuel economy is excellent in diesel models), the strength of the components should ensure a level of reliability and Volkswagen manages to ensure its vehicles competitive insurance groupings. values will also be the best in its class.

Space and

The straightforward manner in which fold means the Touran can be transformed into a roomy VW claims there are ‘up to 39 possibilities’ in the Touran, which is a way of saying there are lots of and crannies scattered throughout the Realistically, only around of them are genuinely useful. The seem destined to spend days accumulating sweet and parking tickets.

Controls and display

Comfort

Car

Car safety

Aware that is a prime concern among of compact MPVs, VW has gone out of its way to a solid safety package. All feature three-point safety ESP, brake assist and ABS curtain airbags for front and row passengers. Crash test confirm the Touran is among the rank of vehicles in its class for

Driver appeal

Golf GTI may be disappointed, but everyone else is to find the Touran a pleasant car. It can feel a little because throttle and steering are electronically regulated, but it is never than precise. Diesel feel quicker than actually are because of the huge of low-down torque offered. The generally avoids leaning corners, which is often the of cars in this class.

Family car appeal

First car

Quality and image

The VW badge carries a lot of clout, so anyone so can look down their at most other makes inside a Touran. They get carried away though it may be well made and respectable, but the will turn few, if any It is much less fashionable an SUV parked outside the school of suburbia, if rather more

Accessibility

Designed with and easy access in mind, operate easily despite solid construction. All are hinged than sliding, which is to the eye but can be tricky in tight parking The tailgate deserves a mention for its double-stage opening, which the dangerous sudden movement some competitor models

Stereo and ICE (In car entertainment)

All models get a stereo with CD player. it is part of the giant VW group, the for customising the Touran’s in-car systems are virtually limitless and be discussed with the vendor at if anything other than the system is required. The most upgrade includes a six-disc mounted in the driver armrest.

seats fold completely when not in use

Colours and trim

levels are good, though models do feel as if they are in creature comforts because of the more impressive features as ABS and brake assist are ‘hidden’ As a result, SE and Sport badged feel much classier the entry-level S, which lacks such as seat-back tables, electric windows and alarm. the Sport has alloy wheels as

Parking

Spare wheel

All come with a tyre kit and no spare wheel as standard. of the five-seat model — not — can pay extra for an optional size spare wheel.

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