Is the VW Touran reliable?

Is the Touran 2.0FSI engine from 2006 reliable?

Asked on 13 November 2012 by tom3000

Answered by Honest John
2006 is still belt cam. Went chain cam from around 2008/2009. Can have oil consumption issues. But far more reliable than the contemporary 2.0TDI.
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