Sharan

Powerful, popular and extremely practical: The Sharan can now be ordered with a new engine and gearbox combination, which makes it an ideal leisure and towing vehicle. In conjunction with 4Motion all-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), the engine with 184 PS (135 kW)1, mainly known from the Golf GTD, provides the perfect combination of sportiness and efficiency. This engine and gearbox combination is also available on the special Allstar model and as well as special equipment specifications comes with a five-year warranty.

Ten key facts about the new Sharan: 1. New TSI and TDI engines up to 14.3 per cen more fuel efficientt; the most efficient model consumes just 5.0 l/100 km. 2. All engines (115 to 220 PS) fulfil the Euro-6 standard. 3. Completely new array of infotainment systems. 4. Perfectly networked with 'Android Auto™' (Google), 'CarPlay™' (Apple), 'MirrorLink™' and 'Volkswagen Car-Net'. 5. Thanks to Blind Spot Monitor (optionally linked to Lane Assist), Rear Traffic Alert and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System even safer. 6. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Front Assist with City Emergency Braking are available in the Sharan for the first time. 7. New LED rear lights and 16-inch alloy wheels. 8. Interior is upgraded with higher quality trim and materials, plus enhanced instrumentation. 9. The launch in Europe starts in mid-July (w/c 13th July). 10. Exclusive 'Beach' and 'Ocean' models for the launch.

Ten key facts about the technical update of the Sharan: 1. The Sharan is launching with a completely new engine range 2. The new TSI and TDI engines of the Sharan provide an increase in fuel efficiency of up to 15 per cent; all engines conform to the Euro-6 standard 3. New Blind Spot Monitor and Rear Traffic Alert enhance vehicle safety 4. New range of infotainment systems, now with Android Auto (Google), CarPlay (Apple) and MirrorLink™ 5. Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and Front Assist with City Emergency Braking are available in the Sharan for the first time ever 6. The new Automatic Post-Collision Braking system is now fitted as standard, as is an Auto Hold function for the electronic parking brake 7. The Sharan makes its debut with new LED rear lights and new alloy wheels 8. Interior is upgraded with more sophisticated accents and materials as well as enhanced instrumentation. 9. European market launch of the Sharan begins in July with advance sales starting in Germany in April. 10. At market launch Volkswagen will be offering two exclusive limited edition models: the Sharan Beach and the Sharan Ocean.