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Old 06-18-09, 08:43 AM
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Smile VW Touran R-Line unveiled

I like how that looks........nice. I think if Vans had some damn style and didn't all look the same outside the Quest, sales could pick up.

This looks classy and nicely understated. The big grill that works less successful on the VW cars works VERY well on this van.


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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.

VW Touran R-LineInside, 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 ****, 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).




 
Old 06-18-09, 09:11 AM
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" In Germany, prices start from €30,800 for the Touran R-Line 1.9 TDI (105HP)."

42k for a 105hp minivan!?
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Old 06-18-09, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Coco-bun
" In Germany, prices start from €30,800 for the Touran R-Line 1.9 TDI (105HP)."

42k for a 105hp minivan!?
dont forget that cars in europe way more expensive in the us it would start at price of 25k to 30k
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Old 06-18-09, 11:32 AM
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Hands down the best ouf of all vans. Just like syphilis is the best of all sexually transmitted diseases.
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Originally Posted by Och
Hands down the best ouf of all vans. Just like syphilis is the best of all sexually transmitted diseases.
LOL @ work.

Wow.
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Old 06-18-09, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MPLexus301
LOL @ work.

Wow.
It is a funny quote. Too bad Jeremy Clarkson said it first.
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Looks GREAT!!!

oh, yeah... forgot... the reliability would be..........
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Old 06-18-09, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Och
Hands down the best ouf of all vans. Just like syphilis is the best of all sexually transmitted diseases.
HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAhahahhahHAHAHAHHhaahhhHAHHAHHAHHA
 
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probably the only van i would drive. looks pretty good.
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Not a huge fan of the back ... kind of looks like a big slab.
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Originally Posted by Faymester
Not a huge fan of the back ... kind of looks like a big slab.
Agree. Looks like a toaster.
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so i'm guessing this is based off a golf and isn't that big?
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Originally Posted by whoster
so i'm guessing this is based off a golf and isn't that big?
They're quite spacious inside, actually. The Germans excel at designing cars that are somewhat compact on the outside but very large on the inside.

Some guys at work have them and they're overall a very nice family car.
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My favorite van is still the Toyota Alphard. But I don't like vans really.
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Originally Posted by whoster
so i'm guessing this is based off a golf and isn't that big?
Its a Caravan rebadge with "soul" added'

To be honest, I think thats the best looking van I've seen in a long time, stock. I'd hit it if;
I had 5 kids
I lived in Germany
I didn't like bacon

 


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