2011 Volkswagen Touran Official Photos and Details Released

Just one day prior to the official unveiling of the Volkswagen Touran at the 2010 Auto Mobil International show (AMI) in Leipzig, the Wolfsburg manufacturer released the official details and photos of the Meriva and C-MAX contender.

The new Touran line will come equipped with both TDI and TSI engines, all turbocharged direct-injection four-cylinder units. The petrol engine comprise the new 1.2l TSI (105 PS) and two versions of the 1.4l TSI, developing either 140 PS or 170 PS. For these engines, Volkswagen offers seven-speed Direct Shift Gearbox, either as standard (170 PS TSI) or as an option (140 PS TSI)

For diesels, Volkswagen plans four new entries, all of them equipped with common rail direct-injection. The new entry level engine is now the 1.6l unit, which develops 90 PS. It is followed by an engine with the same displacement, but with an output of 105 PS. The top of the line engines are the 2.0l engines, developing either 140 or 170 PS. For the diesel engines, the transmissions of choice the six-speed manual and the seven-speed DSG.

Visually, Volkswagen revised everything in the Touran, except for the doors. As you can see, the new design language of the German carmaker expands to the new Touran as well.

On the interior, the Touran comes with new materials, instruments, decorative accents and controls. It can be ordered in either a five-seat configuration, or as a seven seater.

As said, the car will be presented at the AMI show in Leipzig, which kicks off on April 10. No word yet on when the car will be released or on the prices.