1. Volkswagen
International Driving Presentation of the New Sharan
Munich, July 2010
Notes:
You will find this press information and graphic motifs of the new Sharan on the
Internet at: www.volkswagen-media-services.com.
User ID: newsharan | Password: 07-2010
TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or
other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.
Equipment information and technical data apply to models offered in Germany.
They may differ in other countries.
EN

2. Brief Overview
New Sharan is World’s Best in its Class with 5.5 l/100 km
Fuel Economy
EasyFold seat concept offers maximum versatility and convenience
Volkswagen MPV is now 22 centimetres longer, but a full 30 kilograms lighter
• Wolfsburg / Munich, July 2010. Volkswagen is building a new MPV.
An MPV that at 4.85 metres is precisely 22 centimetres longer than
the previous model. With up to 7 seats. And up to 2,430 litres cargo
capacity. With up to 9 airbags and 33 storage options. With the most
solid body in its class. With sliding doors. With countless small
detailed solutions that make everyday driving better. With integrated
child seats and an enormous panoramic sunroof. With a Start-Stop
system and battery regeneration. This is an MPV which – in the
most popular engine version in Europe that still packs 140 PS – only
consu mes 5.5 l/100 km fuel (equivalent to 143 g/km CO2). This value
is a new world best in its class. It is the new Sharan.
• It all begins in high summer. After more than 600,000 of the
first two generations of Sharan have been built, the successor
model is taking over. Its four direct injection TSI petrol and TDI
diesel engi nes are now up to 21 percent more fuel-efficient than
comparable engi nes of the outgoing model. The two TSIs out-
put 110 kW / 150 PS and 147 kW / 200 PS, while the TDIs develop
103 kW / 140 PS and 125 kW / 170 PS. Each of these Euro-5 engines is
also available with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox (DSG); it is even
standard equipment on the 200 PS TSI.
Sharan / Driving Presentation / VOLKSWAGEN / 01

3. • The 2010 model year Sharan is a completely redesigned vehicle.
Clever: The optionally electrically powered sliding doors have a pinch
protection function that ensures safety on entry and exit. Innovations
run throughout the body area like a common thread. The Sharan
sets the new benchmark in the segment for the static and dynamic
torsional rigidity of its body, for example. Despite this, weight was
trimmed down. Consider the Sharan 1.4 TSI BlueMotion Technology.
It was made a full 30 kilograms lighter than the com parable version
of the previous model.
• Responsible for the new Sharan’s visual styling are Walter de Silva
(Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group) and Klaus Bischoff (Head
of Design for the Volkswagen Brand). They designed the vehicle
based on the new Volkswagen ‘design-DNA’ matrix. As a result, the
vehicle’s body styling − both appealing and functional − is epitomised
by clear, horizontal lines. It is fresh, yet certainly not dictated by
any transient fashion. The aim of the design is rather to create an
extremely energetic look in the body with a minimum of lines. The
new generation Sharan was also designed to be one of the most aero-
dynamic MPVs on the market. Its Cw value: 0.299! This represents a
5 percent improvement over the already very good previous model.
• The new Sharan will be offered on all markets in the three equip-
ment versions Trendline (base vehicle), Comfortline (mid-level)
and Highline (most exclusive version) as well as in 9 different body
colours. In its normal configuration, the MPV has 5 seats (2:3).
Thanks to the new EasyFold seating concept, the individual seats of
Sharan / Driving Presentation / VOLKSWAGEN / 02

4. the second row no longer need to be removed to utilise the vehicle’s
maximum cargo space, rather they are stowed in the vehicle floor
with a very easy-to-use folding mechanism. Like the front seats, the
rear seats also adjust longitudinally and can be reclined by up to
20 degrees.
• In addition, 6-seat and 7-seat packs are available. As a 6-seater, the
Sharan’s second seating row is equipped with two seats that have
cushioned armrests; there are also two individual seats in the third
row (2:2:2). There is no middle seat in the second row, but the two
remaining seats there can be moved toward the middle, offering even
better comfort. The 6-seater is ideal for business customers. If the
customer chooses the 7-seater, just like on the 5-seater, the second
row has three individual seats; naturally, there are two indivi dual
seats in the third row in this case as well (2:3:2). Regardless of which
equipment line is ordered, the 6 and 7-seat Sharan versions have
standard 3-zone climate control (Climatronic), the EasyEntry feature
for easy access (to the third row of seats) and acoustic and visual
warning signals if the rear seatbelts are unbuckled.
• Driving properties of the Volkswagen MPV exhibit the same high levels
of performance and comfort as the excellent Passat. Con venience
and safety are enhanced by an electronic parking brake and the new
Park Assist system (automatic steering when parking in even smaller
parking spaces, and on cobbles, between trees or on street curves
– and now offers automatic parking perpendicular to the driving
direc tion). Even the base version Sharan comes with features such
Sharan / Driving Presentation / VOLKSWAGEN / 03

5. as semi-automatic climate control (Climatic), radio-CD system
(RCD 210), mobility tyres (self-sealing in case of puncture) and an
uncompromising safety pack that includes 7 airbags and ESP. Highly
advanced entertainment systems and a 3-zone climate control system
(Climatronic) − standard on the 6 and 7-seat versions − guarantee
ideal travel conditions at any time of year. The third generation
Sharan is also the only MPV in its class to be available with all-wheel
drive. A Volkswagen for a life in motion. It can already be configured
via the Internet for initial country launches. www.volkswagen.com
shows you the way.
Sharan / Driving Presentation / VOLKSWAGEN / 04

6. Facts Overview
Key Aspects in Alphabetical Order
• Assistance and vehicle dynamic systems : DCC adaptive chassis
control, Park Assist, rear-view camera Rear Assist, Park Pilot with
visual display
• Automatic gearbox : 6-speed DSG
• Character : All-round talent for family, recreation, business
• Colours : Uni (standard): “Urano Grey”, “Candy White”.
Metallic (optional): “Toffee Brown”, “Silver Leaf”, “Reflex Silver”,
“Pantheon Grey”, “Indium Grey”, “Night Blue”.
Pearl Effect (optional): “Deep Black”.
• Debut of generation I : 1995
• Debut of generation II facelift : 2003
• Debut of generation II : 2000
• Debut of generation III : 2010
• Dimensions : 4.85 metres long, 1.9 metres wide, 1.72 metres tall,
2.92 metre wheelbase
• Drive type : Standard front-wheel drive
• Engines – diesel : launching with 103 kW / 140 PS (TDI) and
125 kW / 170 PS (TDI)
• Engines – petrol : launching with 110 kW / 150 PS (TSI) and
147 kW / 200 PS (TSI)
• Engines specifications : All petrol engines are charged TSI engines;
all diesels are new common rail TDI engines; all engines fulfil
the Euro-5 emissions standard; a Start-Stop system and battery
Sharan / Driving Presentation / VOLKSWAGEN / 05

7. regeneration are standard with engines up to 125 kW / 170 PS;
200 PS version has 6-speed DSG
• Equipment lines : Trendline, Comfortline, Highline
• Fuel consumption range : 5.5 l/100 km to 8.6 l/100 km
• Infotainment : Radio-CD systems: RCD 210, RCD 310, RCD 510.
Radio-Navigation systems: RNS 315 and RNS 510.
Peripherals: MEDIA-IN interface, AUX-IN port, Dynaudio sound
system, hands-free telephone system
• Luggage space, 5-seater : 885 litres up to 2,430 litres. Total length
extending to front seats: 2.1 metres
• Market launch in Germany : End of August 2010
• Production site : Palmela, Portugal
• Production total so far (all generations) : 607,700
• Running gear : MacPherson-type front suspension, four-link rear
suspension, standard ESP, DCC adaptive chassis control (optional)
• Standard features : With ESP, 7 airbags including knee airbag,
sliding doors, climate control system, electro-mechanical power
steering, electric windows front and rear, multifunction display,
central locking, height-adjustable driver’s seat, RCD 210 audio
system
• Standard gearbox : 6-speed manual gearbox
• Styling : Walter de Silva (Group), Klaus Bischoff (Brand)
Sharan / Driving Presentation / VOLKSWAGEN / 06