15 Years VW for the new Sharan has taken up time. He should leave the competition look old with lots of space and flexible seating. The test shows the 150 PS strong 1.4 TSI variation if that succeeds.
A few VW employees have clearly still not quite cope with the Sharan model change. Why would they put the price list of predecessor to the test wagenpapieren else? But somehow also understandable, after all the Sharan matured since 1995 to the rock solid model change that has seen four Golf generations and three Chancellor. How much must a successor to her, but proves ex-partner Ford, whose Neuauflagen of Galaxy and S-Max now clear the market of the XL vans in Europe.To change this, VW in the Sharan has left no stone on the other. Impressive 22 inches has grown the Sharan in length, can be enough distance to compact brother VW Touran and moves the VW Multivan this up on a hand-width on the fur. Of the VW-bus, the VW takes Sharan that enable two sliding doors easy access fund passengers in the test itself in tight parking spaces. Zoom to 715 euros extra charge the gates even electrically to and to. A pressure on the key remote control is sufficient.
In the Interior of the VW Sharan receives a newly developed system of seat from up to seven individual chairs that must be balanced in space not been painstakingly developed and in the garage. Who needs more cargo space, a useful lever operated easily, and already the rear seating in the car floor disappears. Is laid flat even the passenger seat, load up to 2430 litres of cargo furniture buyers or extreme sports.
But the Chair can make far more than just space: with its ergonomic form, comfortable padding, next longitudinal adjustment and adjustable backrest inclination must be rider of the VW Sharan feel in the business class. This is true with restrictions even for series three, which has only alibi character in many other vans. In the VW Sharan think that adults up to 1.80 M size, however, not criminal staggered and pleased also with adjustable backrest and a breezy start.
That the Sharan developers have thought also of seemingly marginal, reveal themselves for back compartments and cupholders. Who is Sharan in the entire interior of VW in the search, discovered up to 33 storage space depending on the facilities. Of the glasses Depot in the headliner on holder for four 1, 1.5 litre bottles in the doors up to extra hide in the ground can be at every nook and cranny expand it, waving and sheathe. Otherwise the Sharan cockpit in the test provides little surprises, certainly no unpleasant: in material quality, ergonomics, and operation, VW ties in seamlessly with the high level of golf & co. Therefore start button press, and go.
Displacement dwarfs now in stately cars were reserved for small cars, at the appearance of the original VW Sharan 1, 4 L units provide bustling temperament – thanks to dual-boot. So, a compressor at 1,000 rpm blows his absolute boost pressure of 1.8 bar into the combustion chamber, to pass at moderate speeds on a downstream Turbo. The weakness of the small start-up has been overcome, strong direct injection in the test through the 150 PS so lightly, that even on the highway rarely desire arises after more power. In view of the enormous capacity of the VW Sharan is also the test consumption amounting to ten litres / 100 km in order. With somewhat lighter Gasfuss eight comma usages are in it easily. And who do best, comes out even with just over seven litres - also because unnecessary consumption prevents the standard start stop system in the city.
In addition the four cylinder with a barrel and his whisper voice inspires. Penetrate only subtle sounds to the ears of the passengers at rate 140 - 67 dB(A) are a la Audi A8 4.2 FSI or Mercedes S 500 even less than with V8 luxury sedans. The sublime comfort of VW Sharan completes a chassis with Adaptive dampers (1,055 euro), the Querfugen fierce in the test themselves or ruppigste cobblestones away ironing. On the other hand, the DCC system prevents unpleasant very fast cornering. Although the VW wants to be not a slalom King with its high focus Sharan, he draws a smart, remains long neutral and can be easily control of his emotional control.
In the city and at the manoeuvring going however thick roof posts and a steep sloping bonnet at the expense of clarity. Park General front and rear (545 euro) are therefore in the Sharan duty. Who only want to test on the dimensions of the space shuttle, sets on it but best again 295 euros. This offers VW of a Touran latest generation which transverse to the direction of travel when passing tracking also gaps and controls independently. The driver handles only gas and brake, the automatic - does and surprisingly well the rest: so, the Sharan in the test in parking spaces, which are only 80 centimeters longer than he himself boosts. As experienced van pilots must already focused aim. In the semi-automatic out, even 50 cm range buffer.
The price list of predecessor knew to report nothing of such amenities. For this, she reveals that a strong copy over 2,000 euros more expensive was also 150 HP at the end of his career as the superior in all aspects. Perhaps was it draped Yes but not accidentally? Anyway: with its practical Interior concept, the oberklass-comfort and great driving the Maxi VW would have earned more than top marks in the test. If not the brakes would subside in the test under extreme use. You can enjoy the fifth star the Sharan.
