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Volkswagen Touran Estate review

2010 - 2015 (change model)
Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £19,530 - £28,355
Used prices £2,103 - £9,397
Road tax cost £35 - £255
Insurance group 10 - 24
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 541 - 805 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Good range of efficient engines, sharp handling, good build quality, seven seats as standard

CONS

Fairly generic styling, doesn't engage the driver as much as the competition

Written by Chris Ebbs Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

‘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.