Search Car Reviews



See all makes



Volkswagen Touran

The Touran looks dull and won't fire up enthusiasts, but it's a fine family car. It's very versatile and the well-built cabin is up to anything that can be thrown at it.

Volkswagen Touran
  • Rating:
  • Latest deal price: from £15,849 to £23,245
  • On the road price: £18,805 - £26,295
  • For : Well built cabin, individual seats, free seven-seat option, cosseting ride
  • Against : Small boot in 7st guise, boxy styling, not that exciting to drive
Driving:
The Touran's driving experience strikes a good balance between comfort and cornering ability. It rolls a little and doesn't change direction quite as keenly as some sportier alternatives, but always feels stable and composed, while the steering is fluid and well weighted. VW includes stability control as standard. Crucially, a cosseting ride means the cabin is well isolated and the whole driving experience is relaxing. Engines will be familiar to VW owners - diesels sell best but, as the 1.9-litre TDI is getting on, we'd recommend the freer-revving 2.0-litre TDI. The 1.6-litre petrol is refined but needs to be worked hard, while the 1.4-litre TSI is an intriguing choice with lots of low-down shove and fair economy if driven steadily.

Marketplace:
The Touran has been a big success for VW - but most would agree it falls short in the looks department. The boxy shape and flat tailgate give it a van-like appearance; a facelift in early 2007 may have seen the company's latest corporate face grafted on, yet it's still visually unexciting. The Touran has some big-name seven-seat rivals, including Vauxhall's highly successful Zafira, the Renault Grand Scenic. Citroen C4 Grand Picasso and Toyota Corolla Verso. Sister company SEAT offers the cheaper Altea XL (using a similar platform and engine range), but this can seat only five.

Owning:
The Touran may be unexciting from the outside, but the interior has stood the test of time. It's clear to see the quality and simplicity of the design. The large dials and high-mounted controls for the air con and audio systems are all well placed, plus the materials used throughout are good quality. There's also lots of cabin stowage, with large door pockets, a decent-sized glovebox and three small roof-mounted cubbyholes. In the middle row, the individual chairs offer fine shoulder room when seating three, and overall comfort is excellent. The additional pair of seats pull out of the boot floor easily, and although leg and headroom is tight, adults can squeeze into the back row. With the sixth and seventh chairs folded into the floor, luggage capacity is a commendable 695 litres - and even if the chairs are used only occasionally, they're worth having, as they don't cost a penny. The only drawback is that with seven people on board, boot space tumbles to just 121 litres.

Tell us about your car in our Driver Power survey.

For an alternative review of the latest Volkswagen Touran visit our sister site carbuyer.co.uk

What Next

For more breaking car news and reviews, subscribe to Auto Express magazine. We'll give you 6 issues for £1 and a free gift!

< Previous   Next >

Sponsored Results

0 Comment

Be the first to comment on this article

You need to register to post comments. Existing members can log in below to comment, otherwise click here to join.



Sponsored Results

More VOLKSWAGEN TOURAN articles


Related Index Pages

Car Tax Calculator: Volkswagen Touran
- Advertisement -

Pictures

Volkswagen Touran
Volkswagen Touran
Volkswagen Touran
Volkswagen Touran

Sponsored Results

Find New Cars

Find your new Volkswagen Touran with our new car search:

Find New Cars
Find Used Cars

Find your Volkswagen Touran with our used car search.

Find Used Cars
- Advertisement -