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  • 2016 Volkswagen Sharan is Available for Order!

    2016 Volkswagen Sharan will be offered from today, ahead of the UK starting sales in October for U.K. As you know, the special seven-seater was first unveiled back in 1995 and since then the vehicle received numerous modifications, upgrades and add-ons. And now it comes even more powerful and more efficient. Let’s check out what it has to offer.

    The model went on sale back in 2010 and was the first Sharan to feature the EasyFold seating tweak and side sliding doors. These two well-known and loved models are also included in the latest mode, that comes with numerous more goodies.

    The inside of the latest Sharan is refreshed and redesigned with special upholsteries, steering wheel and latest generation of touch screen multimedia MIB system. Also, the lineup offers a special Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Bluetooth phone connection and a special three-zone air conditioning. Nice.

    In fact, the special SE trim comes with grain chrome roof rails and tinted rear glass, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control, a special panoramic sunroof, Discover Navigation and many more.

    And as we all know, the most important part of the vehicle is the drivetrain system. The 2016 Sharan comes with four engine options: one petrol powerplant and three diesel units, that produce a variety of power output: from 115 hp (84 kW) to 184 hp (135 kW). And of course, every engine model is EU6 compliant, more efficient and with improved CO2 emissions. Furthermore all models, except the 115 PS TDI come with two options for gearbox: a six-speed manual or a six-speed DSG. Sweet.

    Prices for the 2016 Renault Sharan start from $40,588.

    2016 Volkswagen Sharan
    2016 Volkswagen Sharan

    Source: Volkswagen

  • Volkswagen is Debuting Technically Updated Sharan in Geneva

    Volkswagen has announced that it will debut the new generation of its most popular MPV at the Geneva Motor Show. We are talking about the Sharan model, which is said to be equipped with even more technical highlights. In addition, the company has prepared for it new TSI and TDI engines, which are up to 15 per cent more fuel efficient. First of all, the 2016 Volkswagen Sharan will include wide range of infotainment systems.

    For the 15 per cent improvement are responsible the redesigned petrol (TSI) and diesel (TDI) engines. Two of them generate 150 horsepower (110 kW) and 220 hp (162 kW). There are three diesel engines to be offered, producing 115 hp (85 kW), 150 hp (110 kW) and 184 hp (135 kW).  Except for the 85 kW TDI, all engines can be connected to the six-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG), which now also enables the fuel-saving coasting function.

    Furthermore, Sharan utilizes the second generation of the modular infotainment platform, which delivers maximum level of connectivity. As a matter of fact, the Sharan is one of the first Volkswagen vehicles to be equipped with App Connect, and due to the help of MirrorLinkTM, Android Auto and Car Play, wide variety of apps can be fed into the new infotainment systems.

    The interior has also been updated and now features new accents and materials, while the instrument cluster is made even better. The rear of the Sharan has concise light signature thanks to LED technology.

    As a standard the vehicle will get Automatic Post-Collision Braking. This system automatically initiates braking after a collision if the driver is no longer able to intervene. Additionally, there are also numerous optional assistance systems, which include the ambient traffic monitoring Front Assist with integrated City Emergency Braking, Lane Assist lane-keeping assistant, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) and the new Park Assist and Blind Spot Monitor.

    2016 Volkswagen Sharan will have a market launch this summer.

    2016 Volkswagen Sharan
    2016 Volkswagen Sharan

    Source: Volkswagen 

  • 2011 Seat Alhambra – The better “VW Sharan”

    2011 Seat Alhambra is now available with new range of TDI and TSI engine, which are more efficient and with better performance. The VAN offers new body structure with sliding doors and seating modularity for 5 or 7 passengers.

    The interior has two trim levels. The base level – Reference offers a four-speaker audio system, sliding rear seats with an „Easy Fold” function, and a cooled compartment. The next level – Style adds tri-zone climate control, an eight-speaker premium audio system with USB and AUX-in connectivity, (more…)

  • Next-generation VW Sharan to debut at Geneva

    The all-new Volkswagen Sharan has made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.  Based on an advanced new platform and featuring twin sliding doors, a seven seat configuration and a range of frugal yet powerful petrol and diesel engines, the Sharan is set to establish new standards of efficiency, practicality and refinement in its class.

    At 4,854 mm in length, the new Sharan is 220 mm longer than the model it replaces, 92 mm wider and 12 mm lower.  Despite these gains the new Sharan weighs 30 kg less than the previous generation model. (more…)

  • VW Sharan Freestyle

    The new special Sharan Freestyle model shines in all respects: Elegant chrome, aluminium décor and silver trim inserts give the MPV a sporty look. The optional “Fun & Action” package with bicycle rack, cooler box and sports bag is an ideal extra for all sports and leisure fans.

    All details have been coordinated in the Sharan Freestyle: The bumpers and side skirting have chrome strips and the rear trim is chrome-look. There are also matching chrome roof rails and chrome inserts on the door handles. The interior trim inserts are matt aluminium. The standard RCD 200 radio system in the Sharan Freestyle with integrated CD player and MP3 playback is also framed in aluminium. The insert in the combi instrument is painted silver and underlines the overall high-quality feel of the cockpit.

    The front sports seats (up to five single seats also available for the rear) as well as the door and side panels are coordinated with the chrome and aluminium look in Flannel Grey. The seat surface and backrest panels are in a contrasting light grey (“Epsilon” covers). The colour scheme continues throughout the car, for example, in the leather steering wheel stitching, the gearstick gaiter, the hand ­brake and the edging of the carpet mats.

    The Sharan Freestyle can be ordered with the special “Slate Grey” paintwork and in all other standard colours. The 17-inch “Estoril” alloy wheels (or 16-inch “Valencia” alloy wheels for the 2.8 l V6 4MOTION) are really eye-catching. The Sharan Freestyle is available from €28,750. The additional equipment features in this special model give customers a price advantage of €662.

    Volkswagen Bank has a range of attractive finance packages on offer for the Sharan Freestyle. For example, the monthly rate in the “AutoCredit” three-way financing is €319 with effective annual interest of 1.9 percent. In this case, the advance payment is 20 percent, the financing period 36 months.

    Volkswagen Sharan Freestyle
    Volkswagen Sharan Freestyle
    Volkswagen Sharan Freestyle

    You can save even more if you order the optional “Fun & Action” pack. For €1,725 (or €1,600 for the Sharan 4MOTION), it not only includes the winter pack (heated front seats, front windscreen and windscreen washer jets), but also a high-quality bicycle rack, a sports chassis, a sports bag matching the interior styling as well as a combined cooler and thermal box. ParkPilot, a mobile phone preparation and the technology pack (remote control for central locking, anti-theft alarm, multifunction display) are included. The price advantage with the “Fun & Action” pack is €1,204.