Volkswagen Touran 2003–2006 car dimensions: 4391 mm long, 1794 mm wide and 1635 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,427 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
Semi-automatic air conditioning is standard across the range, with 2-zone electronic climate control standard on Sport and optional lower down. Cruise control is standard. The radio/CD player is standard with four speakers. higher trims and options add more speakers or a navigation unit with monochrome or colour screen. Parking sensors are an option. The cabin offers height-adjustable front seats, multiple storage spots including roof console and door bins, and a fold-flat centre second-row seat with table function. No advanced driver aids beyond ESP and ABS appear in the equipment lists.
Boot space measures 695 litres with the second-row seats in place and rises to 1989 litres with them folded. The three second-row seats slide, fold or remove individually, and optional third-row seats fold flush into the floor. Load lashing points and a retractable cover are fitted.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1500 kg on many engines and 1200 kg on the base 1.6-litre, with unbraked limited to 750 kg. Payload sits around 663 kg on lighter models. A towbar is optional. Sports suspension is available as an option.
The cabin feels roomy and spacious with elevated seating and large windows that give a clear view of the road. Front seats offer height adjustment as standard, with lumbar support on SE and Sport grades. Air conditioning is semi-automatic on base models and 2Zone electronic climate control on Sport. The modular single-seat system in the second row slides, folds or removes easily, while optional third-row seats fold flush into the floor. Heat-insulating tinted glass is standard, with an electric glass sunroof available as an option.
LongLife Servicing as standard
3-year/60,000 miles warranty
12-year body protection warranty
Euro NCAP five-star adult occupant rating
Standard ESP including ABS, EDL, ASR and brake assist
Six airbags standard: front, side and curtain for front and second row
Petrol engines include 1.6-litre 102 PS and FSI units up to 150 PS, while diesels cover 1.9 TDI 90/105 PS and 2.0 TDI up to 140 PS. Combined fuel figures are published per engine, with the 1.6-litre returning 34.9 mpg and lower-output TDIs around 44 mpg extra-urban.
LongLife Servicing is standard, with the interval determined by the onboard system based on driving style. Fixed intervals of 10,000 miles or one year apply if preferred. The car also carries a three-year paintwork warranty.
Safety equipment is comprehensive from the base model. ESP with hydraulic brake assist, disc brakes all round and active front head restraints are standard. The body is fully galvanised. Isofix mounts sit on the outer second-row seats, and all seven seats have three-point belts.
Keeping the car is straightforward thanks to the modular seats that create a flat load floor and up to 1,989 litres of space. Multiple storage compartments, a retractable luggage cover and four lashing points help with everyday family use.
Length 4391 mm, Width 1794 mm, Height 1635 mm, Wheelbase 2677 mm (Touran 2003–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, auto-data.net, autoevolution.com, VW UK brochure 2005/2006.