New Volkswagen Touran for sale

The Touran is the flexible automotive friend that benefits large families and businesses. This mid-size MPV features a classy and spacious cabin and an extensive selection of engines, which proved to be a resounding success back.

Exterior design

The five-door Touran is endowed with body-coloured elements such as bumpers and (power-operated and heated) door mirrors, each bringing a subtle sophistication to the exterior. Contrast is provided by black roof rails, a gloss-black B pillar, black front air intakes and a black radiator grille, the latter embellished with chrome-plated louvers. SE trims add 16-inch alloy wheels and tinted and heat-insulated glass in rear windows. R-Line grades come with 18-inch Marseille alloys.

Touran SE

• Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
• Silver roof rails
• Parking sensors, front and rear
• Preparaton for navigation system with media and internet package

Touran SE Family

• Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards, approx. 65% tinted
• Silver roof rails
• Parking sensors, front and rear
• Tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof with rear panoramic sunroof
• Proactive passenger protection system in combination with Front Assist
• 'We Connect' and 'We Connect Plus' functionality
• Navigation system "Discover Media" including Streaming and Internet

Touran SEL

• Front fog lights with static cornering function
• Air Care Climatronic (3-zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
• 'Art velours' seat centre section and 'Microfibre' side bolsters
• Navigation system "Discover Media" including Streaming and Internet

Touran R-Line

• Alloy wheels 18" 'Marseille'
• Air Care Climatronic (3-zone) with rear air conditioning control panel
• 'R-Line' styling pack. 'R-Line' design front and rear bumpers, radiator grille and body coloured side skirts
• 'Race' seat centre section and 'San Remo' microfibre side bolsters
• Navigation system "Discover Media" including Streaming and Internet

What is it?

The first all-new Touran for what seems like a lifetime has adopted the latest, sharp-edged Volkswagen styling and takes on the look of a Golf Plus… err, Plus. The new seven-seater is longer but still only about 4.5 metres from nose to tail.

What’s new?

New engines make it more efficient, with well over 60mpg possible according to the official tests. Which is ideal if you're a busy family with plenty of practices, matches, demonstrations or shows to get to.

What's under the bonnet?

The 2.0-litre diesel is a vast improvement and the smooth 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol has its merits too. If you'd prefer a diesel with a little less power then you can look at the 1.6-litre version.

How does it look?

From the front only the roof height would tell you this isn’t a Golf; everything else is so similar. It’s a good looking thing from the front angles.

There is some stiff competition for the Touran in the MPV market at the moment. But the build, along with the drive quality and the tried and trusted mantra that follows the VW badge will ensure that it performs very well on the forecourts.

What's it like to drive?

The new Touran is noticeably more stable and composed, especially around corners and there's a much greater sense of oneness about the car.

More good news comes with the seats and the space around them. Three sub-six-foot adults can sit in line down each flank of the car, and the front two rows of seats are nicely shaped and comfortable.

What's it like inside?

If you’ve got time to count them there are 47 storage areas in the cabin; almost seven per seat on average. Blimey. They range from elasticated belts to split pockets on the back of the front seats, drawers under the front seats and deep bins at the sides of the tailgate aperture.

With all seven seats up you get decent boot space, but lower the two individual perches on row three and van-like proportions are revealed

Verdict

Growing families looking to upgrade from a Golf or even a Golf Plus will find the Touran a natural step up. The layout is very user-friendly and is likely to make everyday life that bit easier for its owners. Volkswagen also suggests that empty-nesters might get on board with the Touran’s sensibilities, and grandparents could see an advantage in having space for all their grandkids.

FACTS AT A GLANCE

• Volkswagen Touran, from £19,940
• Engine: 2.0-litre turbodiesel producing 148bhp and 340Nm
• Transmission: Six-speed manual driving the front wheels
• Performance: Top speed 129mph, 0-62mph in 9.3 seconds
• Economy: 64.2mpg combined
• Emissions: 116g/km of CO2

At the end of the agreement there are three options: i) pay the optional final payment and own the vehicle; ii) return the vehicle: subject to excess mileage and fair wear and tear, charges may apply; or iii) replace: part exchange the vehicle. With Solutions Personal Contract Plan. 18s+. Subject to availability and status. T&Cs apply. Ordered by 6th January 2025 from participating Retailers. Exclusions may apply. Indemnities may be required. Subject to changes in vehicle or equipment prices. Not available in conjunction with any other finance offer and may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Accurate at time of publication 10/2024 Freepost Volkswagen Financial Services. ^Vehicle is Sold by Volkswagen UK, a trading division of Volkswagen Group, United Kingdom Limited. When financed with Volkswagen Financial Services, Volkswagen UK will sell the vehicle to Volkswagen Financial Services who will enter into a finance agreement with the customer. On The Road Price stated is the On The Road Cash Price of the vehicle.