Volkswagen Touran (03-10) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 18 Nov 2009
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Volkswagen's Touran is a seven-seat people carrier that's been on sale in the UK since 2003. It’s more traditionally styled than other people carriers, but its boxier shape means plenty of room for passengers in the back.
Volkswagen Touran (03-10)

Excellent build quality, seven seats as standard, comfortable cabin, economical diesels

Lacks the style of some alternatives, not very exciting to drive

New price range:

£14,520 - £25,610

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£2,138 - £15,984

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4 out of 5

Volkswagen's Touran is a seven-seat people carrier that's been on sale in the UK since 2003. It’s more traditionally styled than other people carriers, but its boxier shape means plenty of room for passengers in the back. It comes with seven-seats as standard but buyers can specify a five-seat version at no extra cost. Safe, spacious and comfortable the Touran is a good all-rounder, although it's far from exciting to drive. A facelift in 2007 brought a new look to the front (the headlights and chrome grille are new), smarter materials inside and a nifty optional extra that gives the car the ability to park itself. There's also an eco-friendly Bluemotion model available which averages an impressive 52mpg.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Handling

3.5 out of 5

Comfort

4 out of 5

Practicality

4.5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

3 out of 5

Safety

4.5 out of 5

Reliability

4.5 out of 5

Running costs

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

3.5 out of 5

Buying used

3 out of 5

Selling

4 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 EVERYTHING - this is the most practical car I have ever owned. The ease with which you can switch between 5 & 7 seats is a joy and the never ending storage solutions make this car one which will adapt...  

5 out of 5

Rachael King ,   29 Apr 2013    ... read more

 Plenty of room for the kids in the back and can also take 2 of their friends with the additional 2 seats in the boot. Good big boot for groceries.  

4 out of 5

Brian Lamph ,   24 Mar 2013    ... read more

 It is useful to have such a huge boot. Our annual camping trip to France is ever easier than before. It's very economical, too. I usually get 52-56MPG on commuting mix of motorway and A-Road. It can...  

4 out of 5

Anonymous ,   17 Feb 2012    ... read more

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