Volkswagen Sharan (10 on) - Review

Review by Simon McBride on
Last Updated: 21 February 2011
The first Sharan MPV was launched in the UK in 1995 but it received a refresh in May 2000 and retained much of its people-carrier characteristics. This latest version, however, is much more car-like than the previous generation: the only parts that carry over from the last vehicle are the sun blinds – every other part on the car is brand new. The exterior and the interior look much more upmarket and the Sharan receives electrically operated sliding side doors to make entering and exiting the vehicle even easier than before. The new Sharan has grown in both length and width and it sits 12mm lower giving it a more sporty look.

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