Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Renewing Volkswagen Touran


The German brand launched its new range of MPV received cosmetic changes, mechanical and equipment. With a front similar to recent models of the company, will begin shipping in the Old Continent from next September.

The Volkswagen Touran MPV is a 5 or 7 seats that never came to Argentina and has just been refurbished by the company in Europe. The new line will begin shipping in September with cosmetic changes, new mechanical and equipment upgrades. Everything to keep fighting back to its rivals like the Citroen C4 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Renault Grand Scenic and Peugeot 3008, among others.

The main changes are in the front of where he adopted the new design trend this brand and models such as the Polo, Golf and Sharan VI. Inside the cabin there is a new steering wheel, instrument panel, center console and some commands

The five-seat variant has a trunk with a capacity of 695 liters, which can stretch up to 1989 with subsequent seats contested. For now, the company only said the seven-seat version with the back two rows refuted has a volume of 1,913 liters.

As for engines, will be available with three petrol engines and four diesel. The first is a 1.2 TSI (105 hp) and 1.4 TSI (140 or 170 hp), while the latter are 1.6 TDI (90 or 105 hp) and 2.0 (140 or 170 hp). The transmissions are manual or six-speed dual-clutch for the 170 hp gasoline engine and the two most powerful diesel.

It will have three trim levels: Trendline, Confortline and Highline. From the first fully air conditioning, audio system with CD and MP3 player, Electric windows and headlights with daytime running lights, among other things. The most complete variants may have dual zone climate control, sports seats, multifunction steering wheel and roof bars.