Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Volkswagen Sharan

The Volkswagen Sharan improved equipment design, engines and mechanics.

Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan

Five years after the onset of the Volkswagen Sharan, the design of the bodywork and interior change, now resembles the rest of the models in the range brand. Aesthetics and interior Volkswagen Sharan, Seat Alhambra and Ford Galaxy, like before, now is more distinctive, while maintaining common elements.

Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan

The new machine comes with two new engines: a V6 2.8 Liter 204 hp engine and the 1.9 TDi 116 Turbo, a new gearbox six-speed standard on all versions. The range of engines also has the turbo 1.8 liters with 150 hp. The optional equipment may Volkswagen Sharan xenon headlights, stability control (ESP in this case) or total traction. Volkswagen has not yet provided the prices of the new Volkswagen Sharan, is currently cost between 4.4 and 5.3 million pesetas.

Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan

Only retains the four doors and roof of the body above. Its image is similar to other Volkswagen for its new front, now with a new front grille painted in the color of the bodywork and new dual-lens headlights (lights independent short and long) with transparent glass. Optionally, it can be replaced by xenon headlamps for greater brightness in all versions of the Volkswagen Sharan range. The hood has been extended forward, which gives the impression that the Volkswagen Sharan is longer, but the design of the extensions and bumpers offsets has grown only 14 mm in length, measured 4634 mm.

Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan

The rear is linked by a horizontal reflective strip, which includes the reverse lights and fog. To avoid limiting the damage in small bumps and grazes, the bumpers and door moldings are a few, the most connoisseurs may also employ a parking distance control that is available as an option.

Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan

The panel broadly follows the lines used in other models of Volkswagen. The controls for the center console has been changed to increase its ease of operation do not change in the climate (in models that team) and the satellite navigation system, optionally available. There are two new in-dash glove compartments, one located on the central air diffusers and the other above the airbag in front of the passenger. The instrumentation is now the areas framed with a metal rim and watches a blue hue similar to other Volkswagen. Highline in the finish, there is also oil thermometer and voltmeter.

Volkswagen Sharan
Volkswagen Sharan

The interior space is not increased, it is large to travel with five adults and is able to for seven passengers. The central row of seats, individually removable, allowing the rear set to travel with one, two or three passengers.

Volkswagen Sharan

The third row has two individual seats, is more typical for children with little headroom, which prevents travel to adults in comfort. With five seats is 852 liters of luggage volume, but not exceeding the base of the windows, with seven, only 256. No seats can be an object of up to 2 meters long and the volume reaches 2610 liters.

Volkswagen Sharan

Another novelty of the Volkswagen Sharan is its front seats (optional) can be rotated to place them facing the rear seats. Such seats are now a bit more cutting sports and offer better lateral, up the side airbag of the front seats. Rear seats are also improvements in the thigh area.

Volkswagen Sharan

The Volkswagen Sharan have three levels of equipment: the basic Conceptline is called and offered the 116 hp TDI engine, is called the intermediate Comfortline and share the 1.8 T and 150 hp TDi, the Highline is reserved for the V6 version 204 horses.

Volkswagen Sharan

The Conceptline have air conditioning, antilock brakes, electric windows on all four doors, front and side airbags in the front seats and radios, among other things. The Comfortline has also fog lamps, alloy wheels, central locking with remote control, electric mirrors and dual climate control air, independent front and rear seats.

Volkswagen Sharan

The Highline is distinguished by decorative elements such as steering wheel, knob of the gearshift and seats upholstered in leather, and that is the only one that has stability control as standard.

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