"Even before the term "minivan" was coined, Volkswagen had such a vehicle in the form of the Microbus, that lovable, slow-as-a-snail but roomy box-on-wheels favored by surfer dudes and Deadheads. After the Microbus came the Vana......" more
"Thanks to a partnership with Chrysler, Volkswagen now has a minivan, the 2009 VW Routan. Thanks to Volkswagen, Chrysler's minivan is now actually nice to drive...." more
"The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is a reengineered version of the Chrysler and Dodge minivan platform. While the basics are the same, Volkswagen changed enough of the details to make the Routan much more satisfying to drive...." more
"Volkswagen has a long history of producing small vans, from the iconic Microbus to the funky Vanagons from the 1980s. However, there hasn't been a minivan in VW's lineup since the EuroVan bowed out in 2003. The 2009 Volkswagen......" more
"YOU'LL LIKE THIS CAR IF...
Buyers who love the formidable benefits a minivan offers when it comes to true utility and ease of operation but want something with a more sophisticated look and driving character will find plenty to admire in the new 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
YOU MAY NOT LIKE THIS CAR IF...
If your minivan taste runs to a softer-riding package and you want kid-oriented Swivel 'n Go seating or hideaway Stow 'n Go second-row seats, stick to the 2009 Volkswagen Routan's Chrysler cousins. If having a state-of-the art, big-screen navigation system is important, consider a Honda Odyssey, Nissan Quest or Toyota Sienna." more