Volkswagen Touran Gets a bit Sportier with New R-Line Package

German automaker Volkswagen has rolled out a newly designed R-Line package for its compact people carrier, the Touran. More about style than power, the Touran R-Line Edition is offered with two TSI gasoline engines and three TDI turbo diesel units. Exterior appointments include a new set of 18-inch multispoke alloy wheels wrapped in 225 tires, a matt chrome grille treatment, silver roof rails and cherry red tail lights plus body color protective strips. VW has also added a sport suspension kit that lowers the ride height by 15 mm.

Inside, the Touran R-Line's cabin features a three-spoke, flat-bottomed multifunction steering wheel with the 'R' logo, sportier seats, leather handbrake and gearbox knob, sport pedals and faux aluminum decorative trim on the dashboard and the door panels.

The company has also upped the Touran's standard equipment with a higher specification audio system, automatic climate control, CD changer in the armrest and fog lights with VW's cornering system. In Germany, prices start from €30,800 for the Touran R-Line 1.9 TDI (105HP).

MODIFIKASI VW Touran

MODIFIKASI VW Touran

MR Car Design gives refresher Touran appearance with performance that is ready to explode from within the body. Home modifications Germany wants to show that MPV can also be more fierce on the road.

On the exterior, body kit wrapped around the entire body. Additional components at the bottom of the bumper look is minimalist, pull the line continues into the side skirt on both sides. At the rear, installed a new bumper which provides a place for the end of dual exhaust pipes.

Modifications are greatest under the hood. Standard 4-cylinder engine 2.0 L turbocharged receive an injection energy by re-mapping the ECU, exhaust system improvements, and replacement intercooler. As a result, standard power is only 140 PS 223 PS jumped so. Likewise, peak torque, 320 Nm from the standard rose 42.8 percent to 457 Nm.

To overcome the power of the engine, suspension Touran also enhanced. Sport suspension package Weitech alerts for 747 euros (USD 9 million) mounted on four wheels. In the specifications, this suspension can be set to reduce the height of the car between 10 to 40 mm.

Finally, standard-diameter 16-inch wheels replaced with a 20-inch aluminum alerts RS. The four were clad in high-performance tires sized 245/30 R20.