VW Touran 2003-

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  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Drives & handles well.

    Performance

    4 out of 5 4.0

    100 bhp diesel gives reasonable performance.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    3 out of 5 3.0

    General running has been fine but several niggly problems have blighted the VW experience.

    Image

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Fairly plain looks.

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Comfortable for long journeys.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Dealership service has been poor all round.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    High oil consumption, variable servicing requires a more expensive Castrol oil which seems to be constantly requiring topping up.

    Other

    Auxiliary heater problems cause smoke from underside in cold weather, ""fixed"" under warranty although still smokes, car has been to dealer at least 6 times for 2/3 days at a time. Failed airbags. Failed boot latch.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    New

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No