| Having a huge family doesn’t have to be a | | | | The Touran has a combined fuel consumption of |
| drag especially when traveling. Volkswagen is | | | | 43.5 mpg one of the reasons why only over |
| offering an MPV that is just perfect for big | | | | 11,500 Tourans were sold in the year 2006. In the |
| families. The Volkswagen Touran is a compact | | | | UK, 87 percent of the Touran sales were |
| MPV which is within the range of VW Sharan and | | | | attributed to diesel engines. |
| the Caravelle. | | | | In the compact MPV class, Touran competes with |
| Most of the buyers of Touran are with children | | | | direct rivals such as the Renault Scenic and |
| and usually choose the standard seven-seat | | | | Vauxhall Zafira. And unlike some MPVs, the |
| version with two retractable rear seats that | | | | Touran is boxy but drives and feels like a well |
| neatly folds down to the floor when not in used. | | | | loved car which is not surprising since it’s a |
| Aside from the seven-seater there is also a | | | | product of Volkswagen—Europe’s largest |
| five-seater model. | | | | automaker and producer of high quality VW Jetta |
| The Touran has a maximum luggage capacity of | | | | parts. |
| 1,989 liters of luggage space and has a versatile | | | | The Volkswagen Touran has everything that a |
| seating arrangement that can accommodate long | | | | family would need both externally and internally |
| and bulky items. It also provides 35 storage | | | | although it’s not that fashionable but of |
| sections which is perfect for a growing family. | | | | course when you have a family aesthetic is least |
| The Volkswagen Touran MPV is not for those | | | | of your priority what matter most is functionality |
| who are searching for speed its 2.0 liter 140 PS | | | | which the Touran is full of. |
| diesel engine is lacking in horsepower and can | | | | However what it lacks in looks is supplemented in |
| reach 0 to 62 mph in 10.3 secs and just happy | | | | other areas like for example its DVD rear seat |
| trotting along at a steady pace. But at least you | | | | entertainment which comes with adapters for |
| are assured that your family is safe since you are | | | | video games and a 6.5 inch color LCD screen |
| traveling at a speed that is just right for your | | | | which folds down from a unit in the roof lining |
| family. The Touran is equipped with a diesel engine | | | | complete with two sets of headphones and |
| that provides better atomization of the fuel for | | | | infrared remote control which are perfect for |
| high torque and power, low emissions and better | | | | keeping the kids busy especially on long journeys. |
| fuel economy. | | | | |