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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
Volkswagen makes a long-awaited return to the van market for the 2009 model year with the Routan, a new minivan based on the Dodge Grand Caravan . The Routan’s been born of a unique marketing agreement between Chrysler and Volkswagen . The German company announced last year that it would cooperate with Chrysler to bring a minivan to the U.S. market, rather than spend far more to develop its own vehicle strictly for the U.S. The Routan is a seven-passenger version of the Chrysler minivans , but with a heavier-than-expected dash of Volkswagen style. The exterior design incorporates a version of VW’s new grille, with a deep inset and a chromed VW logo. From the rear, the Routan wears new taillamps and new sheetmetal creases to distinguish it from the Caravan/Town & Country minivans sold by Chrysler . Inside, the Routan also sports a unique Volkswagen ...
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| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon S | $24,700 / $23,331 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon S w/RSE | $27,300 / $25,765 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SE | $29,600 / $27,618 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SE w/RSE | $32,700 / $30,490 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SEL | $33,200 / $30,952 | City: 17 Hwy: 25 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SEL PZEV | $33,200 / $30,952 | City: 17 Hwy: 25 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SEL w/RSE | $36,300 / $33,824 | City: 17 Hwy: 25 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SEL w/RSE PZEV | $36,300 / $33,824 | City: 17 Hwy: 25 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SEL Premium | $38,400 / $35,769 | City: 17 Hwy: 25 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Routan: 4dr Wagon SEL Premium PZEV | $38,400 / $35,769 | City: 17 Hwy: 25 |
Volkswagen makes a long-awaited return to the van market for the 2009 model year with the Routan, a new minivan based on the Dodge Grand Caravan . The Routan’s ... Read full review
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2009
MSRP: $24,700 - $38,400
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