The New Volkswagen Sharan Debut At The 2010 Geneva Motor Show
Published: 2nd March 2010
New Volkswagen Sharan
The all-new Volkswagen Sharan has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show. Based on an advanced new platform and featuring twin sliding doors, a seven seat configuration and a range of frugal yet powerful petrol and diesel engines, the Volkswagen Sharan is set to establish new standards of efficiency, practicality and refinement in its class.
At 4,854 mm in length, the new Volkswagen Sharan is 220 mm longer than the model it replaces, 92 mm wider and 12 mm lower. Despite these gains the new Volkswagen Sharan weighs 30 kg less than the previous generation model.
Access to the rear seats in the new Volkswagen Sharan is granted via a pair of large sliding doors that can, along with the tailgate, be specified with electric motors to operate automatically. The centre row features three individual seats that can be moved by up to 160 mm back and forth if required and, when not in use, can be folded to create a flat loadspace.
The third row of seats is made easy to access through the ability of the centre row of seats to slide and pivot forwards by 20 degrees. As a result of a wheelbase extended by 75 mm over the outgoing model, the new Volkswagen Sharan's third row of seats is large enough to accommodate adults as well as children. As with the second row of seats, they can also be folded flat into the floor when not required.
At the heart of the new Volkswagen Sharan is a range of four advanced TSI petrol and TDI diesel engines linked to six-speed manual or DSG gearboxes. A 1.4-litre TSI petrol engine developing 150 PS while returning 38.1 mpg and emitting 172 g/km of CO2 is joined by a 2.0-litre unit which is mated to a standard DSG gearbox and produces 200 PS. This engine emits 201 g/km of CO2 while returning 32.8 mpg.
The diesel range comprises two 2.0-litre common rail engines producing 140 and 170 PS. In 2.0-litre TDI 140 PS form the Volkswagen Sharan returns 52.3 mpg while emitting 143 g/km of CO2 to make it one of the most efficient vehicles in its class. The 170 PS model emits 152 g/km of CO2 and has a combined economy figure of 49.5 mpg. To further improve efficiency, all models except the 200 PS variant feature Stop-Start and regenerative braking systems as standard.
The new Volkswagen Sharan is the most advanced people carrier Volkswagen has ever produced. Available as an option for the first time on the Volkswagen Sharan is the Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC) system featuring electronically controlled pneumatic dampers with three selectable stages - normal, comfort and sport. In addition, a new version of Park Assist makes its debut on the Volkswagen Sharan. The system is now capable of guiding the vehicle into parking spaces at right angles with the direction of traffic as well as parallel spaces.
Following its international debut in Geneva the new Volkswagen Sharan will go on sale in the UK later this year with prices and specifications due to be announced nearer this time.
Volkswagen Sharan
Our Volkswagen Sharan Guide lists the full specification of the current UK Sharan range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £21,430 - £27,315
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Models in the range: 7
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 5th Aug 2010
