Jie Hao's Volkswagen Touran TSI

Jie Hao, the owner of this second-generation Volkswagen Touran, is one driver won over by the concept of a sporty MPV. Being forced to upgrade to a 7-seater with the arrival of his second child, Jie Hao searched the market for a turbocharged, good handling MPV that fit his family.

Jie Hao’s Volkswagen Touran is a second-generation ‘5T’ model, with a 1.4-litre turbocharged engine and 7-speed ‘DSG’ dual-clutch transmission. Sitting on a the newer Volkswagen Group ‘MQB’ platform, it offers more space and better fuel economy than the model it replaced. 

Aesthetics and safety are a top priority for Jie Hao when it comes to his cars. The pre-loved Touran came fitted with the original factory wheels and tyres, which were in poor condition and a bit too small to his liking.

Going wheel shopping, a set of TOMMI T053 wheels caught Jie Hao’s eyes, for their well-defined and easy-to-clean design. They were then paired with a set of POTENZA S007A tyres in the 235/45R18 size, all fitted by authorised Bridgestone dealer Autoworld Care. 

“I like how the POTENZA S007A gives me additional confidence when driving, and fulfils both my dry and wet weather requirements."

"It’s particularly impressive in wet weather conditions, eliminating that floaty feeling when travelling at higher speeds on the expressway." 

Now the proud owner of a brand new Kia Stonic, Jie Hao very quickly got smitten by its small but punchy turbocharged engine. Handling was excellent too, with its quick steering response and small-car-like handling. But, there’s always room for improvement – thus the original tyres were very quickly swapped out for a set of POTENZA Adrenalin RE003.

Less than two years into his ownership of the Stonic, Jie Hao’s second bundle of joy arrived. Two toddlers’ worth of equipment very easily filled up the Stonic’s modest cargo area, thus the search was on for a 7-seater offering more cabin and boot space.

The Volkswagen Touran right here was a perfect fit. For Jie Hao, as a car enthusiast, it offered sleek styling, good handling, and a powerful turbocharged engine. For his wife and two little ones, it offered tons of space, great build quality, and a massive sunroof to watch the sky go by.

Serving duty as Dad’s Shuttle Bus, Jie Hao’s Touran criss-crosses Singapore on a daily basis. On a typical weekday, it’ll bring the kids to playschool and get both him and his wife to work. Weekends are designated family days, visiting attractions such as the Singapore Flyer!

For now, the Touran is set to be a keeper. Filled up with strollers, baby seats and toys, the future-proofed family car ensures that for the near future, there’ll still be space for everyone.

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