Volkswagen’s Touran is, for the first time, Europe’s most successful MPV with more than 112,000 new registrations in 2016, writes Trish Whelan.
The latest generation of the all-rounder with its innovative driver assistance and infotainment systems, is sold over 40 countries worldwide. With its fold-flat seats (with up to seven seats and 834 litres of boot space), the Touran ranks as one of the most variable multi-purpose cars of any class.
Volkswagen recently updated one of the Touran’s most important driver assistance systems: the ACC (including Front Assist surroundings monitoring and City Emergency Brake function). The adaptive cruise control now covers the speed range from 30 to 210 km/h (previously 30 to 160 km/h).
Combined with a dual clutch gearbox (DSG), this spectrum widens from 0 to 210 km/h. With ACC and DSG, the Touran now moves through stop-and-go traffic almost automatically and slows to a stop and pulls away again autonomously. The car also has the 3-zone Climatronic system and the Car-Net Cam Connect camera system - where a GoPro camera removes the need for parents to turn around by showing a picture of any children in the back, on the infotainment system’s monitor.
Prices start at €30,045 and there is a €1,500 deposit contribution for cars ordered before 31 March as well as finance rates of 1.9pc APR on Highline models.
Prices start at €30,045 and there is a €1,500 deposit contribution for cars ordered before 31 March as well as finance rates of 1.9pc APR on Highline models.
