Are Volkswagen still making the Touran?

Are Volkswagen still making the Touran?

After a long, 12-year lifespan, the original Touran has been replaced by one founded on the Volkswagen Group's £50 billion MQB platform. This new Touran is longer and slightly wider than the previous model, but it is also much better packaged, according to company claims.

Where is the VW Touran made?

VW has started production of the all-new Touran MPV at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. The first new production VW Touran was an Oryx White vehicle in the Highline equipment level, fitted with the 1.4-liter TSI BlueMotion Technology petrol engine producing 150 PS (148hp).

Is Touran an SUV?

No, the Volkswagen Touran is a people carrier rather than an SUV. If you'd prefer a seven-seat SUV, look at the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace instead.

Is VW Touran a SUV?

But if you want a car that offers space and aren't bothered about following the herd and going for an SUV, the Touran still has a lot going for it. The seven-seat interior is more spacious than you'll find in any 7-seat SUV, and there will be more storage space, too. ... And then there are the SUVs.

What replaced the VW Touran?

Volkswagen ID Buzz The electric ID Buzz 'Microbus', due in 2022, will indirectly replace the Touran and reinvigorate the MPV segment through 'emotional' design, according to Volkswagen's board member for R&D, Frank Welsch.

Is Touran a SUV?

But if you want a car that offers space and aren't bothered about following the herd and going for an SUV, the Touran still has a lot going for it. The seven-seat interior is more spacious than you'll find in any 7-seat SUV, and there will be more storage space, too. ... And then there are the SUVs.

What Touran means?

The name 'Touran' is derived from the combination of 'Tour' and 'Sharan'. Despite the similarity of their names, the Touran is not related to the North American market Volkswagen Routan. Along with the Renault Scénic, it is the most popular compact MPV in Europe.

What replaced the Touran?

Volkswagen ID Buzz The electric ID Buzz 'Microbus', due in 2022, will indirectly replace the Touran and reinvigorate the MPV segment through 'emotional' design, according to Volkswagen's board member for R&D, Frank Welsch.

When did the Volkswagen Touran come out in China?

• At the end of 2010, Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive released the new Touran in China. Though its front was updated to the German style, the tail keeps the design of the phase II model. The electronic systems of this domestically produced car were upgraded as its relative in Europe.

What kind of engine does the Volkswagen Touran have?

• The Touran is available with petrol, diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. Displ. The diesel models of the Touran offer better fuel economy. Given the proper conditions, it is possible to achieve over 60 mpg ‑imp (4.7 L/100 km; 50 mpg ‑US) in a diesel Touran.

What kind of park assist does a 2007 VW Touran have?

• 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.

What kind of transmission will the Touran Hybrid have?

• A prototype of the Touran Hybrid was shown with a 20 kW (27 hp) electric motor in conjunction with a 110 kW (148 hp) petrol engine, the transmission will most likely be Volkswagen's Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG).