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