The VW Sharan is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) or 'people carrier' sold by Volkswagen in Europe, in a joint venture with Ford, which sells a version of the same model as the Ford Galaxy. VW's Spanish subsidiary SEAT sells a version of the Sharan, known as the Alhambra. All three models are built in Palmela, Portugal.
The name Sharan is derived from a Persian word meaning Carrier of Kings.
The Sharan has received one major facelift in 2000 which extended the wheelbase & gave it the VW family look of the time.
A minor cosmetic facelift was done in 2004. Mk 1
Released in 1995 It came with 4 engine choices
2.0 L 4 cylinder petrol producing 85kW
1.9 L turbo diesel producing 81kW
1.8 turbo L 4 cylinder petrol producing 110kW
Length 4620mm
Width 2150mm including wing mirrors
Height 1762mm
Wheelbase 2835mm Mk 1.5 Facelift
Released in 2000 It came with 5 engine choices
2.0 L 4 cylinder petrol producing 85kW
1.9 L turbo diesel producing 85kW
1.9 L turbo diesel producing 96kW
1.8 turbo L petrol 4 cylinder producing 110kW
2.8 V6 6 cylinder petrol producing 150kW.
The 130 TDI diesel & 2.8 V6 came with the option of 4Motion AWD.
Dimensions
Length 4634mm
Width 1810mm without wing mirrors
Height 1730mm
Wheelbase 2841mm
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