Volkswagen Sharan Order Books Now Open in UK

Volkswagen Retailers will begin taking orders for the new Sharan MPV today, ahead of first UK deliveries in October. Prices for the new model start at £26,300 RRP OTR.

The seven-seat people-carrier, the first generation of which was unveiled in 1995, has been refreshed and now features improved specification as well as a range of engines which all meet EU6 standards and are up to 15 per cent more efficient than those they replace.

The current model went on sale in November 2010, and was the first Sharan to benefit from an all-new EasyFold seating concept and side sliding doors. Both of these key user-friendly features are carried over to the new model, along with a host of other changes.

Inside, the new Sharan gets a boost in the form of new upholsteries, new steering wheels and the brand new second generation colour touchscreen MIB infotainment systems across the range of S, SE and SEL models. Also standard across the range are an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System, Bluetooth phone connection and three-zone Climatronic air conditioning.

SE trim gains chrome roof rails and tinted rear glass, front and rear parking sensors and cruise control among other items, while the range-topping SEL trim now features Front Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control, panoramic sunroof, Alcantara upholstery and Discover Navigation with CarNet Guide and Inform. A new SE Navigation model will also join the range: based on the mid-range SE trim it adds Discover Navigation with CarNet Guide and Inform for an additional £675.

Four engines are available in the new Sharan: one petrol and three diesel, ranging in power from 115 to 184 PS. All are EU6 compliant, more efficient and have improved CO₂ emissions. The entry-level is a 2.0-litre TDI with 115 PS which is available in S trim only. Moving up the range customers have the choice of a 1.4-litre TSI and a 2.0-litre TDI, both with 150 PS; while at the top is a 2.0-litre TDI with 184 PS. All apart from the 115 PS TDI are available with a choice of six-speed manual or six-speed DSG gearboxes.

Prices for the new Sharan start at £26,300 and rise to £36,280 (see following page for full details). For more information or to register your interest in the new model please visit your nearest Volkswagen Retailer or go to www.volkswagen.co.uk.

New Sharan pricing

ModelS	Gearbox	Combined mpg	CO₂ (g/km)	Price, £ RRP OTR
2.0-litre TDI 115 PS	6-spd manual	56.5	130	26,970
1.4-litre TSI 150 PS	6-spd manual	43.5	150	26,300
1.4-litre TSI 150 PS	6-spd DSG	42.2	156	27,705
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-spd manual	56.5	130	27,930
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-spd DSG	54.3	136	29,410

ModelSE / SE Nav	Gearbox	Combined mpg	CO₂ (g/km)	Price, £ RRP OTR SE	Price, £ RRP OTR SE Nav
1.4-litre TSI 150 PS	6-spd manual	43.5	150	28,485	29,160
1.4-litre TSI 150 PS	6-spd DSG	42.2	156	29,890	30,565
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-spd manual	56.5	130	30,115	30,790
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-spd DSG	54.3	136	31,595	32,270
2.0-litre TDI 184 PS	6-spd manual	53.3	138	31,685	32,360
2.0-litre TDI 184 PS	6-spd DSG	53.3	138	33,035	33,710

ModelSEL	Gearbox	Combined mpg	CO₂ (g/km)	Price, £ RRP OTR
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-spd manual	55.4	132	33,360
2.0-litre TDI 150 PS	6-spd DSG	54.3	137	34,840
2.0-litre TDI 184 PS	6-spd manual	53.3	139	34,930
2.0-litre TDI 184 PS	6-spd DSG	53.3	139	36,280

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