What kind of vehicle is the 2009 VW Routan?
The 2009 Volkswagen Routan has the same platform as the 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, but stands out with a more handsome exterior. Since the Routan was a joint effort, reviewers liked Volkswagen’s touches on the Routan’s design, but lamented the Chrysler influences on the van’s interior and performance.
How many people will buy a VW Routan?
Despite continuing volume pressure on this market segment, Volkswagen hopes the Routan’s distinctive VW appearance cues, appealing features, Euro-tuned suspension and attractive pricing will help it grab up to 40,000 buyers in its debut season.
What kind of gas does a Volkswagen Routan use?
Both run on regular unleaded gasoline and are backed by a six-speed automatic transmission with manual Sportshift mode.
What kind of crash protection does the VW Routan have?
The 2009 Volkswagen Routan comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control and full-length side curtain airbags. In government crash tests, the Routan scored a perfect five stars in all frontal and side impact categories.
Are there any recalls on the VW Routan?
2009 Volkswagen Routan Recalls. There have been 3 safety recalls issued from NHTSA. Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009 Routan vehicles manufactured June 25, 2008, to June 10, 2009, and 2010 Routan vehicles manufactured October 1, 2009, to August 11, 2010.
Which is better VW Routan or VW SEL?
VW cites a 0-60 mph time of 10.2 seconds. There’s also a 4.0-liter V-6 that gives you more power and better mileage. But it will cost you. The better acceleration and mileage are nice options to have, but the price of entry is the SEL trim level, which costs almost $9,000 more than the base Routan S.
How many seats do you get on a Routan?
The Routan seats eight with the second-row bench or seven with a pair of second-row captain’s chairs. Cargo space is average for the class. All trims come with a third-row fold-flat bench for increasing cargo space.
Where does the VW Routan Van come from?
It’s based tightly on the Chrysler Town & Country (and its Dodge Grand Caravan sibling) and is built on the same production line at Chrysler’s Windsor, Ontario, assembly plant. The product of this union is a van that falls somewhere between its parents in style and demeanor. As a result, I suspect VW devotees will disown this mongrel half-brother.
What’s the modal window on a VW Routan?
This is a modal window. This modal can be closed by pressing the Escape key or activating the close button. Cars.com’s Joe Wiesenfelder takes a look at the 2009 Volkswagen Routan. It competes with the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.
When did VW stop making the Routan Van?
The Routan was Volkswagen’s first van offered in North America since discontinuation of the Volkswagen Eurovan in 2003, and is not related to the European-market Volkswagen Touran. In 2012, Volkswagen halted production of the Routan at Chrysler’s Windsor, Ontario, plant, despite having a production contract that ran through 2014.
What kind of navigation system does the Volkswagen Routan have?
The Routan features a rebranded version of Chrysler’s hard drive-based audio and navigation system—marketed by Chrysler as the MyGig system and by Volkswagen as the Joybox, but has neither Chrysler’s Stow’n Go nor Swivel’n Go seating systems.