VolksWagen Touran 1.9 an Interior Revolution

The new model of the compact MPV of the German manufacturer is longer, lighter and also more economical than its predecessor. With a high technological content, it will be available from September 5 or 7 seats.

Unlike the previous model, the new Volkswagen Touran unveils today does not evolve in small steps. This discrete vehicle is renewed by becoming the first minivan German manufacturer to adopt its famous cross MQB modular platform. With this, its body is extended 130 mm 4527 mm. The gain is mainly reflected in the wheelbase, which increased by 113 mm to 2791 mm. That should satisfy the amateur minivan, primarily sensitive to the livability of the car.

This improvement in interior space is also reflected in an increase in the chest (over 48 liters in the 5-seater). The Touran sign a record in its class with a volume of 1040 liters if loaded up to roof, when five people on board. All seats lowered, loading capacity amounts to 1857 liters and it has a flat floor. It is also wider than 41 mm (1814 mm) above but less than 6 mm (1628 mm). And in terms of storage space, also important for a family vehicle, the Touran in no less than 47. The dashboard has been redesigned to be more oriented towards the driver.

If aesthetics is not revolutionary, it is nonetheless very studied. This minivan has indeed a sedan with aerodynamic Cx (air penetration coefficient) of 0, 29. Its front is more expressive, and elongation, combined with a slight decrease of its height, giving it a look more stretched and less monolithic. To the overhang shorter and sculpted flanks visually give him more nervous. LED projectors optionally can replace xenon technology. This better profiling, coupled with a decrease in weight up to 62 pounds, worth to this new version of the Touran consumption decreased by almost 20% for some engines.

With the entry-level diesel coupled to the 7-speed DSG gearbox, it would burn 4 liters of diesel per 100 kilometers, we will check. Six engines are available (three petrol and three diesel). The first two are developing 110 and 150 hp, while the third and last show respectively 180 hp petrol and 190 for diesel.

The size of the central display can vary from 5 to 8 inches. Inside, the Touran is full of the latest infotainment systems. Again, the modularity is required. The five radio and navigation systems have screen sizes can vary from 5 to 8 inches depending on the customer's choice. CarPlay platforms (Apple) and Android Auto (Google) are both available. They allow each to display content from a smartphone on the screen. As for safety, the new Touran is no exception.

The automatic emergency breaking system (Front Assist) and the adaptive cruise control to meet present appeal, as the parking exit assistant (Side Assist) and the new anti-multicollision braking, which slows down the damaged vehicle to reduce its residual kinetic energy after the collision. An improved system of driving assistance for maneuvering with trailer (Trailer Assist) appeared. The parking brake lever disappears in favor of an electrical device. And as for other brand model, a function "cruise" allows to the DSG transmission coasting to gain in consumption.

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