Automotive Database: Volkswagen Touran

Volkswagen Touran
Overview
Manufacturer	Auto 5000 (2003–2008) Volkswagen (since 2009)
Also called	Volkswagen Golf Touran (J)
Production	2003–present
Assembly	Wolfsburg, Germany Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram Motor) Anting, China (SVW) (2004-present)
Body and chassis
Class	Compact MPV
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group A5 (PQ35) platform
Related	Audi A3 Mk2 VW Golf Mk5 Volkswagen Caddy Volkswagen Passat SEAT León Mk2 SEAT Altea SEAT Toledo Mk3 Škoda Octavia Mk2
Powertrain
Engine	petrol engines: 1.2L I4 TSI (from 2010) 1.4L I4 TSI (from 2007) 1.4L I4 TSI EcoFuel (from 2009) 1.6L I4 (until 2010) 1.6L I4 FSI (until 2006) 2.0L I4 FSI (until 2006) 2.0L I4 EcoFuel (from 2006 until 2009) diesel engines: 1.6L I4 TDI (from 2010) 1.9L I4 TDI (until 2010) 2.0L I4 TDI (from 2003)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,680 mm (105.5 in)
Length	4,405 mm (173.4 in)
Width	1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Height	1,635 mm (64.4 in)

The Volkswagen Touran (Typ 1T) is a compact MPV based on a vertically stretched fifth generation Volkswagen Golf Mk5, and sold in Europe and other select markets. It was launched in 2003 to fill a gap in Volkswagen's model lineup, below the Sharan large MPV. The vehicle is delivered in five- or seven-seat versions. It can be considered an extended version of the Golf Plus, since their front ends are similar in size, while the Touran's rear overhang is 200 mm (7.87 in) longer (and therefore a seven-seater, while the Golf Plus is a five-seater). In some regions, such as Japan, the car is called Golf Touran.

The name 'Touran' derives from the combination of 'Tour' and 'Sharan', the bigger MPV by VW. Despite the similarity of their names, the Touran is not related to the North American-market Volkswagen Routan.

First generation (2003-2010)

Front

Rear

The Touran, launched in 2003, is the first Volkswagen MPV based on a Golf platform. It joined Volkswagen's existing MPV line-up that included the Sharan and Caravelle (VW Bus).

The Touran introduced electro-mechanical steering, a first in its class and for Volkswagen. It is able to vary the weight of the steering depending on the road speed. Due to the lack of energy consumption in idle it also improves the overall efficiency of the vehicle. The Touran was the first vehicle to use Volkswagen's 2.0 TDI engine.

The engines available at the launch included a 1.6 FSI and two diesel engines, the 1.9 TDI with 74 kW (101 PS; 99 hp) and the 2.0 TDI 103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp). The engines are EURO 4 compliant, except the 1.9 TDi when paired with the DSG (direct shift gearbox). The Touran launched with a six-speed manual gearbox as standard and a DSG for the 1.9 TDI Engines.

Safety

The initial test of the Touran in 2003 resulted in a four-star rating for adult protection. Volkswagen made slight changes to the Touran from November 2003, adding "an intelligent reminder for the driver and front passenger to buckle their seat belts." This allowed the Touran to be retested the same year, scoring a single extra point and so giving the car a five-star rating for adult protection:

Euro NCAP test results
LHD, small MPV (2003)
Test	Score	Rating
Adult occupant:	33
Pedestrian:	19

Facelift (2006)

VW Touran Facelift front

VW Touran Facelift rear

The Touran received a facelift for the October 2006 Paris Motor Show.

Park Assist

The 2007 model year Touran was the first production vehicle in the Volkswagen Group to be released with the new Park Assist technology. Park Assist helps the driver parallel park the vehicle. Firstly, after having activated the feature and whilst travelling up to 30 km/h Park Assist uses sensors to attempt to identify a suitable parking spot (defined as 0.8 metres longer than the length of the vehicle). The driver then stops ahead of the parking spot, releases the steering wheel, but continues working the gears, accelerator and brake pedal as advised by the display panels, as the Park Assist controls the steering to park the vehicle.

CrossTouran

At the December 2006 Bologna Motor Show, Volkswagen released the third Cross vehicle designed by Volkswagen Individual GmbH.

The CrossTouran is distinguished from a standard Touran by its 17-inch alloy wheels, redesigned plastic guards which ape a crossover vehicle, and a 15 mm (0.59 in) higher suspension/chassis setup that is optional for standard Tourans in Europe.

All CrossTouran engines are EU4 compliant.

Petrol engines

1.6 with 75 kW / 102 hp
1.4 TSI with 103 kW / 140 hp
2.0 TSI with 125 kW / 170 hp

Diesel engines

1.9 TDI with 77 kW / 105 hp
2.0 TDI with 103 kW / 140 hp
2.0 TDI with 125 kW / 170 hp

Second generation (2010-2015)

VW Touran 2010—Current

VW Touran 2010—Current (rear)

In August 2010 the Touran was updated to the newer Golf VI platform (PQ35). This includes as new features compared to the previous facelift the option for DCC (Volkswagen's adaptive suspension system), Light-Assist for Xenon Headlights, an improved Park-Assist System being able to handle also perpendicular park positions and updated infotainment systems. The aerodynamics of the car were also improved, the Cw improved from 0,31-0,32 to 0,29.

At the end of 2010 Shanghai Volkswagen Automotive released the new Touran in China. Though its front is updated to the German style, the tail keeps the design of the phase II model. But the electronic systems of this domestically produced car has been upgraded as its relative in Europe. A 1.4 TSI which can output 93kW is added to the new model.

New engine are available following the downsizing trend, a 1.2 with 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) and a new 1.6 Common Rail TDI with 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) or 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp). They replaced the 1.6 and 1.9 TDI from the previous model. The 1.2, 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) and 1.6 TDI 77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) are also available as BlueMotion, Volkswagen's low fuel consumption vehicle program.

Engines

The Touran is available with petrol, diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) engines.

Model	Years	Engine and code		Displ.	Power	Torque
1.2 TSI	2010–present	I4 8V	CBZB	1,197 cc	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) @ 5,000 rpm	175 Nm (129 lbft) @ 1,550-4,100 rpm
1.4 TSI	2006–present	I4 16V	BMY/CAVC	1,390 cc	103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) @ 5,600 rpm	220 Nm (160 lbft) @ 1,250–4,000 rpm
1.4 TSI	2007–present	I4 16V	BLG/CAVB	1,390 cc	125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) @ 6,000 rpm	240 Nm (180 lbft) @ 1,500 rpm–4,500 rpm
1.4 TSI EcoFuel	2009–present	I4 16V	CDGA	1390 cc	110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 5,500 rpm	220 Nm (160 lbft) @ 1,500–4,500 rpm
1.6	2003–2010	I4 8V	BGU/BSE/BSF	1,595 cc	75 kW (102 PS; 101 hp) @ 5,600 rpm	148 Nm (109 lbft) @ 3,800 rpm
1.6 FSI	2003–2006	I4 16V	BAG/BLF/BLP	1,598 cc	85 kW (116 PS; 114 hp) @ 6,000 rpm	155 Nm (114 lbft) @ 4,000 rpm
2.0 FSI	2003–2006	I4 16V	AXW/BLR/BLX/BVY	1,984 cc	110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 6,000 rpm	200 Nm (150 lbft) @ 3500 rpm
2.0 EcoFuel	2006–2009	I4 8V	BSX	1,984 cc	80 kW (109 PS; 107 hp) @ 5,400 rpm	160 Nm (120 lbft) @ 3,500 rpm
1.6 TDI	2010–present	I4 16V	CAYB	1,598 cc	66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 4,200 rpm	230 Nm (170 lbft) @ 1,500–2,500 rpm
1.6 TDI	2010–present	I4 16V	CAYC	1,598 cc	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) @ 4,400 rpm	250 Nm (180 lbft) @ 1,500–2,500 rpm
1.9 TDI	2004–2010	I4 8V	BRU/BXF/BXJ	1,896 cc	66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 4,000 rpm	210 N·m (150 lb·ft) @ 1,800–2,500 rpm
1.9 TDI	2003–2004	I4 8V	AVQ	1,896 cc	74 kW (101 PS; 99 hp) @ 4,000 rpm	250 Nm (180 lbft) @ 1,900 rpm
1.9 TDI	2004–2010	I4 8V	BJB/BKC/BXE/BLS	1,896 cc	77 kW (105 PS; 103 hp) @ 4,000 rpm	250 Nm (180 lbft) @ 1,900 rpm
2.0 TDI	2003–2004	I4 16V	AZV	1,968 cc	100 kW (136 PS; 134 hp) @ 4,000 rpm	320 Nm (240 lbft) @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI	2004–2010	I4 16V	BKD	1,968 cc	103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) @ 4,000 rpm	320 Nm (240 lbft) @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI DPF	2005–2010	I4 8V	BMM	1,968 cc	103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) @ 4,000 rpm	320 Nm (240 lbft) @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI DPF	2010–present	I4 16V	CBAB	1,968 cc	103 kW (140 PS; 138 hp) @ 4,200 rpm	320 Nm (240 lbft) @ 1,750–2,500 rpm
2.0 TDI DPF	2005–2010	I4 16V	BMN	1,968 cc	125 kW (170 PS; 168 hp) @ 4,200 rpm	350 Nm (260 lbft) @ 1,750–2,500 rpm

The diesel models of the Touran offer better fuel economy. Given the proper conditions, it is possible to achieve over 60 mpg_-imp (4.7 L/100 km; 50 mpg_-US) in a diesel Touran. The car is delivered with a five- (1.6 only) and six-speed manual transmissions, Tiptronic six-speed automatic transmission (in 1.6, 1.6 FSI and 2.0 FSI (2003-2006 only)) or the DSG twin-clutch automatic transmission; the 1.4 TSI, the 1.6 FSI from 2003 to 2006, the 1.9 TDI from 2003 to 2008 and the 2.0 TDI uses the six-speed version, and the 1.9 TDI since the middle of 2008 use the seven-speed dry-clutch version.

As for the 2010 model, an updated version of the 2.0 TDI engine was launched with common rail technology. The engine was introduced in the Volkswagen Passat in the 2008-models.

Touran Hy Motion and Hybrid

Touran HY MOTION Hydrogen Study

The Touran Hy Motion is Volkswagen's Hydrogen Development concept. It has a nickel-metal hydride battery which produces 80 kW (107 hp), it does the 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint in 14 seconds and has a top speed of 140 km/h (87.0 mph).

In 2008, Shanghai-Volkswagen with Tongji University had released a Touran Hybrid as part of the lead up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

A prototype of the Touran Hybrid was shown with a 20 kW (27 hp) electric motor in conjunction with a 110 kW (148 hp) petrol engine, the transmission will most likely be Volkswagen's Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG).

Awards

The Touran won What Car?'s 2005 Compact Van of the Year award.
The Touran scored a maximum 5-star EuroNCAP crash safety rating.

Third generation (2015-)

The third generation Touran was introduced at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show. It uses the Volkswagen Group MQB platform and offers increased cabin space, six new engines with 19 percent less fuel consumption, and an array of new advanced driver assistance systems and infotainment options.

Engine Specifications

Petrol engines
Model	Year(s)	Displacement	Fuel Type	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	CO2 Emissions
1.4 TSI BMT	2015–	1,395 cc (85.1 cu in)	Petrol	150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)	250 Nm (184 lbft)	11.3 s	132 g/km
1.4 TSI BMT DSG	2015–	1,395 cc (85.1 cu in)	Petrol	150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)	250 Nm (184 lbft)	8.9 s	126 g/km

Diesel engines
Model	Year(s)	Displacement	Fuel Type	Power	Torque	0–100 km/h (0–62 mph)	CO2 Emissions
1.6 TDI BMT	2015–	1,598 cc (97.5 cu in)	Diesel	110 PS (81 kW; 108 bhp)	250 Nm (184 lbft)	11.9 s	116 g/km
2.0 TDI BMT	2015–	1,968 cc (120.1 cu in)	Diesel	150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp)	340 Nm (251 lbft)	9.3 s	116 g/km