The Sharan and its stablemates received a major facelift in May 2000.
At this time, Volkswagen also extended the wheelbase by 6 mm (0.2 in), increased the front and rear track, and gave it the "Volkswagen family" look of the time including a brand new dashboard no longer sourced from Ford.
Seven seats now came as standard.

Awards
2000 Auto Express New Car Honours – Best MPV
The Sharan and its stablemates received a major facelift in May 2000. At this time, Volkswagen also extended the wheelbase by 6 mm (0.2 in), increased the front and rear track, and gave it the "Volkswagen family" look of the time including a brand new dashboard no longer sourced from Ford. Seven seats now came as standard.
Awards
2000 Auto Express New Car Honours – Best MPV
Volkswagen Sharan