Volkswagen Touran

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Rear-three-quarter view

Pre-facelift Volkswagen Touran

Announced back in August 2002, the Touran, whose production started in December 2002 and sales commenced in 2003, is the first Volkswagen MPV based on a Golf platform, more precisely the first vehicle on PQ35 platform. It joined Volkswagen's existing MPV line up that included the Sharan and Caravelle (Volkswagen Bus).^[1]

Volkswagen explained the name Touran was created from the word "Tour", i.e. to travel, with the addition of the end syllable from its big brother Sharan.^[2]

It can be considered an extended version of the Golf Plus, since their front ends are similar in size, while the Touran's rear overhang is Template:Convert longer (and therefore a seven-seater, while the Golf Plus is a five seater).

The Touran introduced electro-mechanical steering, a first in its class and for Volkswagen. It is able to vary the weight of the steering depending on the road speed. Due to the lack of energy consumption in idle it also improves the overall efficiency of the vehicle. The Touran was the first vehicle to use Volkswagen's 2.0 TDI engine.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

The engines available at the launch included a 1.6 FSI and two diesel engines, the 1.9 TDI with Template:Convert and the 2.0 TDI Template:Convert.^[2] The engines are EURO 4 compliant, except the 1.9 TDi when paired with the DSG (direct shift gearbox). The Touran launched with a six speed manual gearbox as standard, and a DSG for the 1.9 TDI Engines.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Safety

The initial test of the Touran in 2003, resulted in a four star rating for adult protection.^[3] Volkswagen made slight changes to the Touran from November 2003, adding "an intelligent reminder for the driver and front passenger to buckle their seat belts." This allowed the Touran to be retested the same year, scoring a single extra point, and so giving the car a five star rating for adult protection: Template:Euro NCAP

Facelift (2006)

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The Touran received a facelift for the October 2006 Paris Motor Show.

Park Assist

The 2007 model year Touran was the first production vehicle in the Volkswagen Group to be released with the new Park Assist technology. Park Assist helps the driver parallel park the vehicle. Firstly, after having activated the feature and whilst travelling up to 30 km/h Park Assist uses sensors to attempt to identify a suitable parking spot (defined as 0.8 metres longer than the length of the vehicle).

The driver then stops ahead of the parking spot, releases the steering wheel, but continues working the gears, accelerator and brake pedal as advised by the display panels, as the Park Assist controls the steering to park the vehicle.

CrossTouran

At the December 2006 Bologna Motor Show, Volkswagen released the third Cross vehicle designed by Volkswagen Individual GmbH.

The CrossTouran is distinguished from a standard Touran by its 17-inch alloy wheels, redesigned plastic guards which ape a crossover vehicle, and a Template:Convert higher suspension/chassis setup that is optional for standard Tourans in Europe.

All CrossTouran engines are EU4 compliant.

Petrol engines

1.6 MPI with 75 kW / 102 hp
1.4 TSI with 103 kW / 140 hp
2.0 TSI with 125 kW / 170 hp

Diesel engines

1.9 TDI with 77 kW / 105 hp
2.0 TDI with 103 kW / 140 hp
2.0 TDI with 125 kW / 170 hp

Second facelift (2010)

When the vehicle was released to the markets in August 2010, the Touran was updated to the newer Golf VI looks. This included as new features compared to the previous generation the option for DCC (Volkswagen's adaptive suspension system), Light-Assist for Xenon Headlights, an improved Park-Assist System that can also handle perpendicular park positions and updated infotainment systems. The aerodynamics of the car were also improved, the Cw improved from 0,315 to 0,307.^[2]^[4]

In late 2010, SAIC-VW released the new Touran in China.^[5] Though its front was updated to the German style, the tail keeps the design of the previous generation model. The electronic systems of this domestically produced car were upgraded as its relative in Europe. A 1.4 TSI, which can output 93 kW, was added to the new model.

New engines were available following the downsizing trend, a 1.2 with Template:Convert and a new 1.6 TDI with Template:Convert or Template:Convert.^[6] They replaced the 1.6 and 1.9 TDI from the previous model. The 1.2, Template:Convert and 1.6 TDI Template:Convert were also available as BlueMotion, Volkswagen's low fuel consumption vehicle program.

In 2012, the Template:Convert engine was replaced with the Template:Convert.

Engines

The Touran is available with petrol, diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) engines.

Model	Years	Engine and code		Displ.	Power	Torque
1.2 TSI	2010–2015	I4 8V	CBZB	1,197 cc	Template:Convert @ 5,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,550-4,100 rpm
1.4 TSI	2006–2010	I4 16V	BMY/CAVC	1,390 cc	Template:Convert @ 5,600 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,250–4,000 rpm
1.4 TSI	2007–2015	I4 16V	BLG/CAVB	1,390 cc	Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,500 rpm–4,500 rpm
1.4 TSI EcoFuel	2009–2015	I4 16V	CDGA	1390 cc	Template:Convert @ 5,500 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,500–4,500 rpm
1.6 R4	2003–2010	I4 8V	BGU/BSE/BSF	1,595 cc	Template:Convert @ 5,600 rpm	Template:Convert @ 3,800 rpm
1.6 FSI	2003–2006	I4 16V	BAG/BLF/BLP	1,598 cc	Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm
2.0 FSI	2003–2006	I4 16V	AXW/BLR/BLX/BVY	1,984 cc	Template:Convert @ 6,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 3500 rpm
2.0 EcoFuel	2006–2009	I4 8V	BSX	1,984 cc	Template:Convert @ 5,400 rpm	Template:Convert @ 3,500 rpm
1.6 TDI	2010–2015	I4 16V	CAYB	1,598 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,200 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,500–2,500 rpm,
1.6 TDI	2010–2015	I4 16V	CAYC	1,598 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,400 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,500–2,500 rpm,
1.9 TDI	2004–2010	I4 8V	BRU/BXF/BXJ	1,896 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,800–2,500 rpm
1.9 TDI	2003–2004	I4 8V	AVQ	1,896 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,900 rpm
1.9 TDI	2004–2010	I4 8V	BJB/BKC/BXE/BLS	1,896 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,900 rpm
2.0 TDI	2003–2004	I4 16V	AZV	1,968 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI	2004–2010	I4 16V	BKD	1,968 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI DPF	2005–2010	I4 8V	BMM	1,968 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,000 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI DPF	2010–2015	I4 16V	CBAB	1,968 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,200 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI DPF	2005–2010	I4 16V	BMN	1,968 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,200 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI DPF	2012–2015	I4 16V	CFJB	1,968 cc	Template:Convert @ 4,200 rpm	Template:Convert @ 1,750–2,500 rpm

The diesel models of the Touran offer better fuel economy. Given the proper conditions, it is possible to achieve over Template:Convert in a diesel Touran.^[7]

The car is delivered with a Template:Nowrap beginfive-Template:Nowrap end (1.6 only) and six speed manual transmissions, Tiptronic six speed automatic transmission (in 1.6, 1.6 FSI and 2.0 FSI (2003 to 2006 only)) or the DSG twin clutch automatic transmission; the 1.4 TSI, the 1.6 FSI from 2003 to 2006, the 1.9 TDI from 2003 to 2008, and the 2.0 TDI uses the six speed version, and the 1.9 TDI since the middle of 2008 use the seven-speed dry clutch version.

As for the 2010 model, an updated version of the 2.0 TDI engine was launched with common rail technology. The engine was introduced in the Volkswagen Passat in the models from 2008.

Touran Hy Motion and Hybrid

Touran with "HY MOTION HYDROGEN + FUEL CELLS" written on the side

Touran HY MOTION Hydrogen Study

The Touran Hy Motion is Volkswagen's Hydrogen Development concept. It has a nickel-metal hydride battery which produces Template:Convert, it does the 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in 14 seconds and has a top speed of Template:Convert.

In 2008, Shanghai-Volkswagen with Tongji University had released a Touran Hybrid, as part of the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

A prototype of the Touran Hybrid was shown with a Template:Convert electric motor in conjunction with a Template:Convert petrol engine, the transmission will most likely be Volkswagen's Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG).

Minor yearly changes

Distinguishing different model years of the model can be difficult, but there are some minor changes which can help:

up to 10/2004, the fog lights use a projector lens, after that, it was changed to a reflector type
for the 2008 model year, the colour of the tinted glass was changed from green to gray (change was not applied to SAIC-VW built vehicles)
for the 2009 model year, the fog lights were changed again, this time from a round shape, to a slightly elipsoid one, the grilles surrounding them are new also.
for the 2010 model year, the 1T2 generation, received new side rear-view mirrors, from the Golf 6
from 10/12/2012, the 1T3 received a sound insulated front windscreen, with the rain and light sensor being moved down 10mm

Awards and safety

The Touran won What Car?Template:'s 2005 Compact Van of the Year award.
The Touran scored a maximum five star Euro NCAP crash safety rating.

Second generation (Typ 5T; 2015)

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Visually, the car resembles Golf Sportsvan with an elongated rear trunk.

The drag coefficient was reduced to 0,296.^[4]

China market

The Touran currently serves as the successor to the Volkswagen Santana in Shanghai's taxi fleet since October 2018, as the Santana was phased out. Qiangsheng, one of the largest taxi firms in Shanghai, stated that the Touran offered greater passenger comfort over its predecessor. 100 new electric cabs were also added to the taxi fleet.^[9] The Chinese market Touran L has the same wheelbase as the european model. It is available in 280TSI and 330TSI trims with the 1.4 litre TSI, known as the CSS in China, available on 280TSI models and the 1.8 litre TSI for 330TSI models. A 5 speed manual gearbox option is available on 280TSI models along with the 7 speed direct shift gearbox. 330TSI models come standard with the latter gearbox. The Touran L came standard in 5 seater configurations only when new. Pricing in 2016 ranged between 155,800 yuan and 230,800 yuan with 7 trim levels (23,850 to 35,330 USD - January 2021 exchange rate). Trim levels were known as: 280TSI Fashion (manual and DSG), 280TSI Comfort (manual and DSG), 280TSI Elegant (DSG only), 280TSI Deluxe and 330TSI Deluxe.^[10] A 1.6 litre engine was only available for the 2018 model year under the Fashion trim level. Six-seater and seven-seater configurations were added to the range for the 2018 model year onwards.

As of January 2021, for the 2021 model year, only one model, the 280TSI was available. Trim levels are known as: Fashion (7-seater), Comfort (7-seater), Extension (6 and 7 seater) and Deluxe (6 and 7 seater). Pricing ranges between 151,800 yuan and 194,800 yuan (23,235 to 29,820 USD - January 2021 exchange rate).^[11]

Additionally, in 2018 Cross Touran L was announced, being still the same wheelbase, but with plastic wheel arches and chassis sitting 23mm higher.^[12]

Awards

In January 2021, the Touran 1.5 TSI 150 SE was named MPV of the Year by What Car? magazine.^[13] What Car? awarded the Touran five stars out of five in its review of the car.^[14]

Engine specifications

Petrol engines^[15]
Model	Year(s)	Displacement	Fuel Type	Power	Torque	Template:Convert	CO2 Emissions
1.0 TSI OPF	Jan 2019 – Jul 2019	Template:Convert	Petrol	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	11.3 s	125 g/km
1.2 TSI CYVB	May 2015 – Aug 2018	Template:Convert	Petrol	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	11.3 s	128 g/km
1.4 TSI CZDA/CSS (China)	May 2015–	Template:Convert	Petrol	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	8.9 s	126 g/km
1.5 TSI OPF	Nov 2018–	Template:Convert	Petrol	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	8.9 s	125-128 g/km
1.8 TSI	Feb 2016– May 2018	Template:Convert	Petrol	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	8.3 s	140 g/km

Diesel engines^[15]
Model	Year(s)	Displacement	Fuel Type	Power	Torque	Template:Convert	CO2 Emissions
1.6 TDI (SCR) BMT	May 2015 – Apr 2016	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	11.9 s	115-118 g/km
1.6 TDI (SCR) BMT	Apr 2016 – Aug 2019	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	11.4 s	117-121 g/km
2.0 TDI (SCR)	Aug 2019 – Oct 2020	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	11.3 s	119–121 g/km
2.0 TDI (SCR)	Oct 2020 –	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	10.8 s	116–121 g/km
2.0 TDI (SCR) BMT	May 2015 – Nov 2020	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	9.3 s	118–121 g/km
2.0 TDI (SCR)	Nov 2020 –	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	9.3 s	122–123 g/km
2.0 TDI (SCR) BMT	Feb 2016 – Aug 2018	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	8.2 s	122-125 g/km
2.0 TDI (SCR) BMT	Jan 2019 – Jul 2019	Template:Convert	Diesel	Template:Convert	Template:Convert	8.2 s	(125) g/km

Gallery

Rear-three-quarter view; similar in appearance to the 2010 facelift of the first generation

Volkswagen Touran
Front-three-quarter view; similar in appearance to the 2010 facelift of the first generation

Cross Touran L (China)
Rear-three-quarter view; car has promotional text written on it in Chinese and Latin characters

Cross Touran L (China)
Interior

Interior

Safety

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In media

A modified Volkswagen Touran appears in the 2006 film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and was owned by Twinkie (Little Bow Wow).

Sales


Year	Production
2003	136,510
2004	188,643^[16]
2005	191,207
2006	178,122^[17]
2007	197,941
2008	148,196^[18]
2009	126,168
2010	134,897^[19]
2011	160,936
2012	152,683^[20]
2013	135,382
2014	126,567^[21]
2015	120,507
2016	164,248^[22]
2017	144,676
2018	130,417^[23]
2019	90,366
2020	56,833^[24]
2021	30,603
2022	27,403^[25]
2023	33,983^[26]