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).

New Special Edition Volkswagen Touran Freestyle

Those folks down at Wolfsburg sure love their special edition models. This time it's the Touran minivan's turn for the marketing spotlight as VW has announced the release of the 'Freestyle' model. The cosmetic package includes smoked headlights and tail lamps, tinted rear and side windows, matte chrome grille and roof bars plus 16-inch alloy wheels. Inside, the Touran Freestyle gains leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel, gearshift knob and handbrake lever, decorative aluminum trim and enhanced standard equipment that includes an upgraded audio-and GPS system.

In Germany, the special edition version of the Golf-based Touran minivan is available with two petrol (102HP and 140HP) and two diesel engines (105HP and 140HP) as well as an EcoFuel variant that can run on natural gas producing 150HP. Prices start from €25,925 which comes to around $36,000 with the current exchange rates.