Volkswagen Sharan

Introduction

The Volkswagen Sharan is a 7-seat MPV (multiple utility vehicle) which was first introduced by the renowned German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen in the year 1995. The name of the MPV 'Sharan' is derived from a Persian word meaning “carrier of kings”.The car was launched in the malaysia in the year 2012 loaded with a set of advanced technology and luxurious comfort. The car is mainly crafted to target a segment of buyers with a need for a luxurious space for a big family without compromising in style. Again, borrowing its styling cues from Golf and Polo, Sharan looks neat to say the least, and somehow hides its stature pretty well decieving the onlookers to mistake this giant for a very elegant and nimble drive.

Engine, mileage, variants

Volkswagen Sharan is a car with an astonishing performance, thanks to the 2.0-litre TSI turbocharged engine, which efficiently gifts you with a maximum power output of 147kW (200PS) at 5100rpm and a maximum torque of 280 Nm at 1700-5000rpm. The powerful engine is meshed with a 6-speed direct shift gearbox DSG which stretches to a speed of 100kph from naught in just 8.3 sec. The car displays a fuel consumption of 11.6litres/100km for urban roads while 6.7 litres/100km for extra-urban conditions, giving a combined mileage of 8.5 litres/100km.

Exterior:

The exterior designers have given the car a robust and sophisticated look with a sleek and stylish body design. The body-contoured bumpers and the horizontal and elongated radiator grille gives the car a masculine yet decent appearance. The bi-xenon headlights and integrated LED daytime running lights along with the dual electric powered sliding doors adds to the advanced styling part of the car. The MPV runs upon 225/50 R17, 17-inch alloy wheels which impressively accentuates the side look of the car. The overall dimensions of Volkswagen Sharen measure 4854 mm x 1904mm x 1720 mm with an impressive wheelbase clocking 2919 mm.

Interiors:

Volkswagen Sharan is not a car with a humongous appearance but the way the space is fitted in the interiors is just impeccable. With the 'Vienna' leather seats (3 separate seats in second row and 2 separate seats in third row), Climatronic air conditioning system with 3-zone temperature control and excellent quality sound system with 8 speakers the interiors of the car is exclusively a luxurious place to live in. For infotainmen purposes, Volswagen Sharen is embedded with an RNS 510 touchscreen coupled with MEDIA-IN Mobile interface with AUX and USB facilities. The stylish luxury presented by the features like auto dimming interior mirrors, illuminated vanity mirrors in sun visors, electric seat adjustments for both front seats with 2 cup holders in each row, footwell lights for front and rear purely makes the car all the more appealing.

Safety, Braking and Miscellenous:

Volkswagen Sharan promises 'no loopholes ' when it comes to safety with advanced safety features like ASR (Anti-Slip Regulator), EDL (Electronic Differential Lock), ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program),EDTC (Electronic Drag Torque Control), TRSP (Trailer roll stabilization program), ABS (Antilock Braking System),EBD (Electronic brake-Force Distribution), curtain airbags on all rows and Isofix anchorage points.

Verdict:

The stylish MPV promises you nothing less than a sleek and stylish exterior, spacious and comfortable interior and a fairly decent driving experience which will be surely appreciated by your family too.