Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI BMT Highline Sky
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Sharan celebrated his 20th birthday this year, but we've only known the second generation for a good five years. After making the changes, we found it was expanded and updated. It has indeed grown into a very large machine for a wide variety of purposes. Volkswagen's offer of single-seater models has many competitors. Here are the smaller Caddy and Touran, above it the Multivan. All three cars have been refurbished by Volkswagen this year, so it makes sense that the Sharan has also been updated and underwent minor repairs. From the outside, this is less noticeable, as the body parts did not need to be changed or improved. However, this is why the Sharan has received all the new technology additions available on other models, especially last year's latest generation Passat. Volkswagen has also tried to respond to rivals that have rejuvenated in the meantime with the Sharan update.
There were only a few in our test car that Volkswagen is planning on updating the Sharan. Subject Sharan had the Highline (HL) Sky equipment label. The addition of Sky means panoramic glass on the roof, bi-xenon headlights with additional LED daytime running lights and a Discover Media navigation radio, which the customer now receives as a bonus. Definitely all pretty good things if they add them to you as an incentive to buy. In addition, we tested the adaptive chassis damping (VW calls this DCC Dynamic Chassis Control). In addition, the automatic opening of the side sliding door, the opening of the tailgate (Easy Open) and the seven-seater version are among the additional elements, as well as many other things, such as tinted windows, three-zone air conditioning control for the rear passengers, Media Control, a rear view camera, aluminum rims or auto-dimming headlights.
In Sharan, you can think of a few assistive systems, but this is probably the part that most customers will miss (due to the additional cost), even though they are the starting point for what can now be described as the hard road to autonomous driving. First of all, these are Lane Assist (automatic car keeping when moving along the lane) and cruise control with automatic adjustment of the safe distance. Combined, both allow for much less strenuous driving (and placement) in columns.
The Sharan became a relatively popular car in the five years of the second generation, with Volkswagen producing as many as 200 15 cars (previously 600 in the XNUMX years of the first generation). The reason for satisfactory sales is probably that they can be tailored to the wishes of individual customers. If we look at the most powerful turbodiesel version tested, we also get an answer for where it feels best: on long trips. This is perfectly provided by a sufficiently powerful engine, so that we can drive on German motorways much faster than is allowed elsewhere. But after a few tens of kilometers, the driver automatically decides to hurry up a little less, because at higher speeds the average consumption increases incredibly quickly, and then there is no advantage - a long range with a single charge. Sturdy seats, a very long wheelbase and, in the case of the test car, an adjustable chassis also contribute to the feeling of well-being on long journeys. Of course, we must not forget the comfort provided by the dual-clutch automatic transmission, which, due to sometimes not at all smooth starting, has not only commendable performance. The fact that it is suitable for long trips is also evidenced by the combination of the navigation system and the radio, where we can monitor road conditions almost "online" and thus decide in time to use alternative routes in case of traffic jams.
The Sharan is roomy enough to actually accommodate more passengers and their luggage. It will be less convincing if you also place both seats in the third row, then there will be much less space for excess luggage. Of course, useful accessories such as sliding side doors and an auto-opening tailgate deserve special praise.
In any case, we can conclude that the Sharan is definitely a highly coveted vehicle for anyone looking for size and comfort, as well as an ample supply of modern accessories to help make driving safe and comfortable. At the same time, it also proves that in order to get a little more car, you also need to have a little more money.
Tomaž Porekar, photo: Saša Kapetanovič
Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI BMT Highline Sky
Basic data
| Sales: | Porsche Slovenia |
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| Base model price: | 42.063 € |
| Test model cost: | 49.410 € |
| Power: | 135kW (184 KM) |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.968 cm3 - maximum power 135 kW (184 hp) at 3.500 - 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 380 Nm at 1.750 - 3.000 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed DSG transmission - tires 225/45 R 18 W (Continental Conti Sport Contact 5). |
| Capacity: | 213 km/h top speed - 0 s 100-8,9 km/h acceleration - Combined average fuel consumption (ECE) 5,3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 139-138 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.804 kg - permissible gross weight 2.400 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.854 mm - width 1.904 mm - height 1.720 mm - wheelbase 2.920 mm |
| Box: | trunk 444–2.128 l – 70 l fuel tank. |
Our measurements
| T = 17 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 772 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,1s |
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| 402m from the city: | 17,1 years ( 134 km / h) |
| test consumption: | 7,9 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,4m |
| AM table: | 40m |
| Noise at 90 km / h in 6rd gear | 58dB |
Volkswagen Sharan 2.0 TDI BMT Highline Sky
Basic data
| Sales: | Porsche Slovenia |
|---|---|
| Base model price: | 42.063 € |
| Test model cost: | 49.410 € |
| Power: | 135kW (184 KM) |
Costs (per year)
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.968 cm3 - maximum power 135 kW (184 hp) at 3.500 - 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 380 Nm at 1.750 - 3.000 rpm. |
|---|---|
| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed DSG transmission - tires 225/45 R 18 W (Continental Conti Sport Contact 5). |
| Capacity: | 213 km/h top speed - 0 s 100-8,9 km/h acceleration - Combined average fuel consumption (ECE) 5,3 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 139-138 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.804 kg - permissible gross weight 2.400 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.854 mm - width 1.904 mm - height 1.720 mm - wheelbase 2.920 mm |
| Box: | trunk 444–2.128 l – 70 l fuel tank. |
Our measurements
| T = 17 ° C / p = 1.028 mbar / rel. vl. = 55% / odometer status: 772 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 10,1s |
|---|---|
| 402m from the city: | 17,1 years ( 134 km / h) |
| test consumption: | 7,9 l / 100km |
| Fuel consumption according to the standard scheme: | 5,6 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,3m |
evaluation
With a more powerful engine, the Sharan already seems like an almost perfect long-distance car, but we still have to dig in our pockets.
We praise and reproach
spaciousness and flexibility
powerful engine
to reach
ergonomics
soundproofing
