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.August 06, 2003
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This Week:

• Toyota Launches Alphard Hybrid

• Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer to offer a combination of EU 4 and diesel particulate filter

• Porsche accelerates away again in Germany

• All-New 2004 Chevrolet Malibu Pricing Announced

• Chrysler Group Applies Flexibility and Reduces Capital Expense in Preparation for the Launch of the All-New 2004 Dodge Durango

• MINI Announces 2004 Model Year Pricing and Changes

• Ford Motor Company Reports July And Year-To-Date U.S. Sales

• New entry-level engine for the Volkswagen Touran

• Renault reports sharp rise in net income and operating margin of 3.2% 

• Cathleen O'Hare Named Buick Communications Manager

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New entry-level engine for the Volkswagen Touran

Comprehensive standard and safety equipment, also on the basic model - Best-in-class insurance classification

Photo: VW

Wolfsburg - With immediate effect, the Touran, winner of numerous comparison tests, is available with a new 1.6-litre basic engine, costing 19,950 euro. The elaborate equipment available on the Touran includes as standard: a radio with CD player, central locking with radio remote control and electric front windows. The standard safety equipment includes ABS, ESP with brake assist, airbags for the driver and front passenger, side airbags in the front and active head restraints in the front. The 4-cylinder petrol engine, which is combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox, develops 75 kW and has an average fuel consumption of 7.9 litres over 100 km.This 4-cylinder petrol engine with intake manifold fuel injection accelerates the vehicle from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.9 seconds and on to a top speed is 179 km/h. The engine generates its maximum torque of 148 Nm at a speed of 3,800 rpm.

The best insurance classification for any vehicle in its class make the innovative, compact people carrier especially attractive (German insurance classification 12 for fully comprehensive, 25 for 3rd party fire & theft, 13 for basic 3rd party). The Touran 1.6 is available in the equipment levels Basic (from 19,950 euro) and Trendline (from 20,975 euro).

This means that the Touran buyer now has a choice of four different engines: 2 petrol and 2 diesel.

With the Touran already having been judged the clear winner in numerous comparative tests conducted by the trade press, the new base price also gives the potential customer a further option in choosing his/her own personal favourite.

(August 04, 2003)