Volkswagen Touran (10 on) - Review

‘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.