Volkswagen Sharan
The Volkswagen Sharan is a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) or minivan produced by the German automaker Volkswagen. Introduced in the mid-1990s, the Sharan aimed to cater to the needs of large families and those requiring a spacious and versatile vehicle. The Sharan shares many components and is closely related to the SEAT Alhambra and, previously, the Ford Galaxy.
Volkswagen Sharan Overview
The Volkswagen Sharan is a minivan that was introduced in 1995. It is based on the Volkswagen Transporter van, but it has a more passenger-oriented interior. The Sharan has been discontinued since 2022. It was produced in a joint venture between Volkswagen and Ford. The Ford equivalent of the Sharan was the Galaxy.
The Sharan was powered by a variety of engines, including gasoline, diesel, and hybrid engines. It was available with a choice of manual or automatic transmissions. The Sharan was available in two body styles: a short wheelbase model and a long wheelbase model. It was also available in a variety of trim levels, including the base Sharan, the Sharan Comfortline, and the Sharan Highline.
The Sharan was a popular car in Europe and it was sold in many countries, including Germany, France, and Italy. However, it was not available in the United States. The Sharan was a good choice for those looking for a spacious and versatile minivan. It was also a good choice for those who wanted a minivan with a variety of engines to choose from.
Volkswagen Sharan Europe Sales Data & Charts
Europe Annual Sales
Year Sales Units
1997
55,032
1998
52,454
1999
48,769
2000
46,114
2001
53,523
2002
51,354
2003
43,189
2004
36,267
2005
33,144
2006
27,773
2007
22,954
2008
17,742
2009
14,816
2010
16,142
2011
46,208
2012
36,843
2013
31,509
2014
33,961
2015
36,443
2016
32,429
2017
28,800
2018
20,615
2019
22,665
2020
11,473
2021
7,637
2022
4,473
