Volkswagen Touran

Bought this in Nov 2013. I was initially satisfied with the car, until I hit around 16k mileage when the gearbox started to judder at low gears. Sent it in and was told that the gearbox had failed the clutch adaption test. Changing of gearbox was just the first of many parts which were subsequently replaced.

Parts changed under warranty thus far (car age of only 2.5 years) : clutch plates, left coil springs, steering rack, stabilisation bar, top mount and bearing, temperature sensor.

Some abnormal steering noises remain and the technical team just brushed it aside as normal operating noises. Poor after sales service is a recurrent problem despite many promises given by their company.

After all, if a company cheats in emissions testing, I really can't expect that much from them. Truly regretted buying volkswagen. Buy at your own risk!

Registered a 2013 Touran Base Model in late Nov 2013.

So far, it fits well to the function of human mover Coupled with challenges.

All the best if you intend to own 1.

Bought my VW Touran Comfort 1.4 TSI back in Nov 2013. I have clocked 17k mileage without much problems. This MPV is certainly safe with 10 airbags and NCAP 5 star rating. (sgcarmart states that touran has 6 airbags, but the current Touran model has actually 10 airbags! No joke!). I have been in an accident with a BMW 5 series recently, the Touran was certainly hardly enough to withstand a knock from the BMW without much damage. The car even features 3 point seat belts for the third row.

Mileage is reasonable. A combination of city and highway driving gives me a mileage of around 10.5-11.5 km/L. You can never expect the mileage which is stated in the showrooms though :)

The drive of the Touran is responsive and punchy. I am driving the comfort version with 140bhp and am certainly not disappointed by the acceleration. I am not a speed freak, so I didn't opt for the Touran Sport. But the acceleration of 9.5s is already much faster than the other MPV rivals. In fact, it is faster than most MPVs except VW Sharan, Ford S-MAX/galaxy.

The length of the car is shorter compared to the usual rivals like Citroen C4, Grand Scenic, Wish, 5008, Stream, S-Max etc. However, the internal space isn't much less compared to its rivals. The only downside is the boot space is remarkably reduced when the third row seats are up. Space at the first and second row are definitely sufficient for everyday use.

Overall, a MPV worth buying in view of the excellent safety features and punchy drive!

My family is contributing to our population growth thus found a need to have a bigger car but yet has to be economical in terms of FC/Road Tax/Insurance. Test drove the usual suspects which compromises of 5008, C4, Wish and Mazda 5 (Stream getting dated) and found among the 5, the Touran (Sports) is really exhilarating. The functional seats, sun roof (my son adored it!), compartment space and safety features are what stands out from the rest. The engine pick up is smooth and did not stutter even with 7 members on board during the test drive - sweet!

Was forced to buy a 7-seater to accommodate brother's growing horde (he doesn't have a car and prefers to pile everyone into mine). For me, I got the Sports tsi and I'm enjoying driving it. Pickup is FAST, especially when you consider it's a 1.4. Consumption for me ranges between 12 and 14.6 km/l, pretty good for the car parks ... oops, roads....I have to drive through on the way to work. It's mostly smooth riding - so much so my nephew hates the car because it doesn't feel as fast as my old Honda Airwave. There are tons of toys for the tech gadget lover, from auto park (great for those lots with idiot drivers who park ON or OVER the line!), to voice controlled radio, and multifunction steering wheel. Huge boot is a massive plus, although I'm getting tired of crawling in to retrieve my umbrella. No one wants to crawl into the 3rd row of seats, but then, no one ever does. And it's not a deal breaker for me, since I'm the driver and never have to sit there!

Am driving the no-frills 1.4 basic model for a year and a half, so far no issues. For its price it does pretty well against equivalent rival models.

The car is excellent in handling and comfort. It does not drive like a chunky MPV but more like a sedan.

But beware of the reliability of the vehicle. I've my clutch replaced and gear box replacement is in the works. Luckily it's still under warranty repair. Getting a servcing date and replacement date can take ages (1 month advance booking is required)

Quality of aftersale depends alot on the service advisor you get.

The Car is comfortable and has enough torque and power.

Gas guzzler but it is expected as with the engine specs. It is not economical unless solely used for highway driving.

Design takes some getting use to.

I've previously own a toyota wish and subaru exiga (not turbo) , wish being very economical and exiga is absolutely stable car at fast speed.

I'm now driving a VW Touran and I have both stability in handling as well as fuel economy.

The ride is nicely supple without being sick-makingly floaty, and among the compact MPVs the Touran offers excellent space and great seats. For the driver, the best bits are a comfy driving position and a good view out. The Touran looks like a fridge, and is as cool as a fridge. Not literally, of course. There are some rough edges around the seat mountings and the lower dash, but basic quality isn't too bad. Good for the class, slightly off-form by VW standards. On the move, it's a mixed bag. The ride really isn't great despite the much vaunted multi-link rear axle from the MkV Golf. The Touran's greater size and weight has diminished the advantages of that system, and the car seems more brittle and prone to picking up imperfections in the road than the nimble hatchback with which it shares so many mechanical gubbins. But general levels of refinement are still excellent, particularly on the motorway where the Touran settles into a smoother stride, devoid of excessive wind or tyre noise. The steering is very light - to much for slower stuff - but it finds a happier balance at speed. Plenty of head and legroom for everyone, and the Touran has the added advantage of being a seven seater. When not in use, the third row folds flat into the floor, leaving a huge 695 litres of space. And even with one rear seat in use, it's still big enough for an industrial-sized pushchair to fit in sideways. And unlike many seven-seat compact MPVs, when the third row of seats are in use there's still a useful 121 litres of space for the shopping.