Volkswagen Touran (10 on) - Review Review by Chris Ebbs on 29 October 2010 Last Updated: 25 November 2010 ‘Cleanse, downsize and economise.’ It’s the mantra behind most new cars these days, and Volkswagen has been at the forefront of this attitude shift for many years. Under its BlueMotion branding we’ve seen cars sipping fuel in the most frugal of manners, emitting less CO2 and generally being a bit kinder on the environment – and more importantly making them cheaper to run. However, its bigger cars are also now subject to the BlueMotion treatment. This latest Touran may just look like a mild refresh, but it also comes with a range of cleaner, more efficient engines and the option of BlueMotion technology to maximise efficiency. Can all of this ‘green tech’ really work on a family-biased MPV? Is a 1.2-litre engine too small for a car with seven seats? Read on to find out. 4 out of 5 Other Volkswagen reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Owners' Reviews Gallery 4 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £18,365 - £26,870 View all new prices Used price range: £11,120 - £20,235 View all used prices See 19 new models for sale from £15,627 Get a Volkswagen Touran (10 on) information pack Next steps Volkswagen Touran cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 67 models like this for sale, starting at £11,490. Find used Volkswagen Tourans for sale Good range of efficient engines, sharp handling, good build quality, seven seats as standard Fairly generic styling, doesn't engage the driver as much as the competition ‘Cleanse, downsize and economise.’ It’s the mantra behind most new cars these days, and Volkswagen has been at the forefront of this attitude shift for many years. Under its BlueMotion branding we’ve seen cars sipping fuel in the most frugal of manners, emitting less CO2 and generally being a bit kinder on the environment – and more importantly making them cheaper to run. However, its bigger cars are also now subject to the BlueMotion treatment. This latest Touran may just look like a mild refresh, but it also comes with a range of cleaner, more efficient engines and the option of BlueMotion technology to maximise efficiency. Can all of this ‘green tech’ really work on a family-biased MPV? Is a 1.2-litre engine too small for a car with seven seats? Read on to find out. Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"There are two petrol engines and four diesels to choose from in the Touran. The 1.2-litre TSI petrol..." Handling 3.5 out of 5"An easy car to manoeuvre around town. It has light steering at lower speeds, but becomes more..." Comfort Comfort 3.5 out of 5"There’s hardly any road, engine or wind noise in the cabin, which means it’s a pleasant car to..." Practicality 4 out of 5"Thanks to its car-like five-door configuration the Touran is easy to access while the large rear..." Equipment 4 out of 5"There are three levels of trim on the Touran. ‘S’ spec is the basic level, but you still get..." Behind the wheel 3 out of 5"The driving position is slightly higher than most cars, providing excellent visibility for the..." Costs Running costs 4 out of 5"Insurance groups range from 12E for the 1.2-litre petrol engine to 21E for the 2.0-litre TDI 168bhp..." Green credentials 4 out of 5"The 1.6-litre diesel BlueMotion is the green pick. Thanks to stop/start and other ‘eco’ systems,..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"Previously the Touran achieved the maximum five stars in the Euro NCAP tests and this version is..." Reliability 4.5 out of 5"VW has a great record of reliability, and although there have been three recalls affecting the..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"You’re unlikely to get any type of deal on buying a new Touran as it’s a high quality product, and..." Buying used 4 out of 5"Because there’s a wide selection of trim levels and engines, the Touran should be a good deal on the..." Selling 4 out of 5"The Touran is a quality product, and as such expect residuals to stay strong. This is compounded by..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Volkswagen Touran cars for sale We have 67 models like this for sale. Find Volkswagen Touran cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures