Overview & Reviews
The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is all-new -- um, except for all the parts it shares with Chrysler's minivans, that is.
- Perfect crash-test scores, comfortable seats, powerful optional V6 engine.
User Reviews:
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Routan Rocks - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By Kevin - November 17 - 3:03 am*Exterior is beautiful (best looking minivan in my opinion) *Love the features (i.e. stow & go, power windows in rear dual sliders, sunroof, traction control, stability control, and much more) *Interior is improved over the Grand Caravan *Suspension is much better than Grand Caravan (thanks VW)
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Just..great - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By fabio - July 15 - 2:56 amI get 400 miles already..its my first new car and Im so happy with mine..I get 2 kids and my mother..all of them cant be happier with our van..every thing is great..roomy..softh..strong..cool..good price..all the toys..blue tooth..sattelite radio..2 tv screens plus 1 radio/video screen..30gb hard disc..compatible with ipod..power doors..power seats..every thing..good cuality materials...what else u wants ?
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Great Van - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By routan_lover - April 1 - 3:33 amWe love this Van. It is roomy, quiet and so comfortable that my little one will fall asleep in minutes right after she gets in the van. We have tried Odysey with too much road noises and dont like the design of sienna. The SEL model is well equipped.
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The Best One - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By Thegooddriver - March 31 - 10:13 amI have test-driven and researched different minivans for months before buying one and when I decided to, the Routan came out. At first, I was hesitant for its a Chrysler-made minivan. I test-drove it and find it to be much better and the best for many reasons: it runs very smoothly, the suspensions absorb rough and uneven surfaces on HWYs very well and road noise isnt noticeable at all compared to the Odyssey. It also looks more sophisticated than other minivans. It definitely feels VW. Maybe, with VW and Chrysler combined, you cant go wrong, especially in this century. People nowadays rarely keep their cars for decades, so if for any reason this vehicle wont last, I wont worry.
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Pretty nice - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By vwfan - March 4 - 5:13 pmIm not a mini van guy but we needed something that seats 7. If I was going to consider a mini van it would have to be a VW due to their style and class. I was very impressed with the overall design and style of the Routan. I love the captains chairs. They really give it a roomy but cozy feel. I recently found out that the Routan is pretty much a Chrysler with a few VW touches. I would still recommend a look and a test drive. Its still more hip than a Toyota, Honda, Chrysler ect.
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Nice Van - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By Eric Finn - September 16 - 9:43 pmAny one who is in the market for a Minivan should consider the Routan. We traded in a 2006 Kia Sedona for our Routan and the Routan is a far superior vehicle. The Kia creaked, rattled and squeaked over every bump, but the Routan is rock solid and quiet. The seats are very comfortable and the highway fuel economy at 25mpg is very good for a van (Kias best was 22). Our kids love the dual dvd player. VW did a nice job of improving upon the Chrysler van. Interior materials, ride and handling are better. I would recommend spending the extra money and getting the SEL pkg. The 4.0 engine is very strong and the 6 spd auto is buttery smooth.
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Awesome for what it is - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By cfeigenbutz - August 10 - 12:56 pmThere have been many complaints about this being a rebadged Chrysler. For what it is, the Routan is outstanding. There is no way to get a Wolfsburg designed and built minivan to the U.S. in this price range. VW is trying to capture the market for their customers who already have a VW and need a family hauler. We have a Jetta, and needed more room for our growing family. While every aspect of it may not be "German Engineered," it surely is "German Inspired." The ride is great, the layout inside is well though out (we have a bench instead of the captains chairs for the 2nd row, much more convenient in my opinion). Would definitely recommend.
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Check this van out! - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By Jay - May 31 - 9:16 amLove this van. My wife was very hesitant to purchase another minivan after owning a Sienna, but feels fortunate we did.
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The "Ill never drive a minivan" Minivan - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By Abby - May 23 - 9:20 amI swore Id never drive a minivan. Hate the way they look, hate the big size, hate the soccer mom stereotype. But then I met the Routan. It drives like a dream and was worth overcoming my hangups. Hubby says he feels like hes floating (tho only the SEL has the bigger engine). It is as beautiful as a minivan can get. Seats are very comfortable, handling is precise and nimble, and the VW styling is quite nice. Great cargo hold behind front seats; easy bluetooth with Uconnect; nice tailgate seats in back; plenty of cupholders, electric outlets, storage. I really wanted the RSE for the kids, but we couldnt afford it. Instead I bought 2 tablet style dvd players with headrest clamps. Perfect.
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NOT a Dodge or Chrysler with a VW badge - 2009 Volkswagen Routan
By devnic - April 5 - 8:13 amI am qualified to make the above statement as I own a Chrysler Town & Country and have driven the Dodge Grand Caravan several times prior to purchasing my Routan. Anyone who thinks this is the same car as the Dodge or Chrysler is sadly mistaken. The seats in the VW are definitely VW - more firm than the mushy seats of the other two. The engine on the base Routan which I have- the S- is the 3.8L Chrysler engine - not the 3.3L on the base Town & Country or Dodge. The interior design and the driving experience are VW. I have owned more than 6 VWs over the past 20 years and this van feels, looks and acts like a VW. Sharing an engine and body panels w/the other two make it no less a VW.
