2011 Volkswagen Touran 7-Seater MPV Receives Second Mid-Life Facelift

For the second time since its introduction in 2003 and four years after the presentation of the revised model in 2006, the Volkswagen Touran 7-seater MPV has yet again been facelifted.

Due to make its world premiere at this month's Auto Mobil International (AMI) motor show, which runs from 10 to 18 April in Leipzig, Germany, the 2011 Touran features a refreshed styling inspired by the new Polo, Golf and Touareg models.

At the front, the Touran gets VW's latest corporate grille along with new headlamp and bumper designs. The rear section of the Touran was also restyled featuring two-piece tail lamps that extend from the wing into the tailgate, while VW's designers also modified the MPV's profile by adding an upwards kink on the rear window section.

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New Volkswagen Touran MPV Confirmed for Leipzig Auto Show

A redesigned version of Volkswagen's Golf-based Touran people carrier will have its world premiere at the forthcoming AMI motor show in Leipzig, Germany (April 9-18), the automaker (officially) announced today.

Although no photos were released, Volkswagen said that its Opel Zafira and Citroen C4 Picasso rival in the mid-size MPV segment will boast a new design DNA as well as a revamped engine lineup comprising of six new gasoline and diesel units with reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

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Facelifted Audi TT and New VW Touran Heading to Leipzig Auto Show

If we are to believe the organizers of the AMI auto show in Leipzig, then along with the new BMW 5-Series Touring (pictures of which have already been released), the German salon will also host the world premiere of the facelifted Audi TT and either a new or updated version of Volkswagen's Golf-based Touran compact MPV.

No other details were released about the two cars but we reckon that since the show runs from April 10 to 18, it won't be long before the VW Group makes an official announcement.

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MR Car Design Sports Up the VW Touran 2.0 TDI to 223HP

The tuning boffins over at MR Car Design have churned out a new sports package for the Volkswagen Touran people carrier equipped with the 2.0 TDI diesel engine. The Golf-based MPV gets a stage 1 treatment that includes among other things a recalibrated ECU and a custom-made stainless steel sport exhaust system that ups output to 223 horsepower and 457Nm or 337 lb-ft of peak torque.

A sport suspension kit by KW lowers the ride height by up to 80mm while the tuner also fits the Touran with a Stoptech high-performance braking system with 4-piston calipers.

A new set of 19-inch alloy wheels by RC Design in a white finish that are wrapped in 235/35-19 Vredestein tires and the white racing stripes round off the package.

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New VW Touran Match: Another Special Edition Version

The Touran Match is the newest addition to the UK range of Volkswagen's compact people carrier. On sale now, the Match is based on the SE model and features £1,600 worth of additional equipment as standard, for a £500 premium, or so the German firm claims. Key changes over the SE include the addition of a multifunction steering wheel, Multi-Device Interface (MDI) and iPod connectivity, plus the new RNS310 satellite navigation system. Front and rear parking sensors with Park Assist complete the additional equipment package.

On the outside, the seven-seater Touran Match is distinguished by the new 16-inch 'Perth' alloy wheels, a matt finish front grille, smoked lens covers for the front and rear lights and 65 per cent tinted glass from the B-pillar back.

Available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, all mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the Touran Match is priced in the UK from £19,515 (RRP OTR).

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New VW Touran Match: Another Special Edition Version

The Touran Match is the newest addition to the UK range of Volkswagen's compact people carrier. On sale now, the Match is based on the SE model and features £1,600 worth of additional equipment as standard, for a £500 premium, or so the German firm claims. Key changes over the SE include the addition of a multifunction steering wheel, Multi-Device Interface (MDI) and iPod connectivity, plus the new RNS310 satellite navigation system. Front and rear parking sensors with Park Assist complete the additional equipment package.

On the outside, the seven-seater Touran Match is distinguished by the new 16-inch 'Perth' alloy wheels, a matt finish front grille, smoked lens covers for the front and rear lights and 65 per cent tinted glass from the B-pillar back.

Available with a choice of petrol and diesel engines, all mated to a six-speed manual gearbox, the Touran Match is priced in the UK from £19,515 (RRP OTR).

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Volkswagen Touran Gets a bit Sportier with New R-Line Package

German automaker Volkswagen has rolled out a newly designed R-Line package for its compact people carrier, the Touran. More about style than power, the Touran R-Line Edition is offered with two TSI gasoline engines and three TDI turbo diesel units. Exterior appointments include a new set of 18-inch multispoke alloy wheels wrapped in 225 tires, a matt chrome grille treatment, silver roof rails and cherry red tail lights plus body color protective strips. VW has also added a sport suspension kit that lowers the ride height by 15 mm.

Inside, the Touran R-Line's cabin features a three-spoke, flat-bottomed multifunction steering wheel with the 'R' logo, sportier seats, leather handbrake and gearbox knob, sport pedals and faux aluminum decorative trim on the dashboard and the door panels.

The company has also upped the Touran's standard equipment with a higher specification audio system, automatic climate control, CD changer in the armrest and fog lights with VW's cornering system. In Germany, prices start from €30,800 for the Touran R-Line 1.9 TDI (105HP).

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New Special Edition Volkswagen Touran Freestyle

Those folks down at Wolfsburg sure love their special edition models. This time it's the Touran minivan's turn for the marketing spotlight as VW has announced the release of the 'Freestyle' model. The cosmetic package includes smoked headlights and tail lamps, tinted rear and side windows, matte chrome grille and roof bars plus 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the Touran Freestyle gains leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel, gearshift knob and handbrake lever, decorative aluminum trim and enhanced standard equipment that includes an upgraded audio-and GPS system.

In Germany, the special edition version of the Golf-based Touran minivan is available with two petrol (102HP and 140HP) and two diesel engines (105HP and 140HP) as well as an EcoFuel variant that can run on natural gas producing 150HP. Prices start from €25,925 which comes to around $36,000 with the current exchange rates.

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