Is a Volkswagen Routan a good van?
The Volkswagen Routan Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 8 for minivans. While repairs are more frequent than average for the Routan, these issues are often minor, so you can expect to make slightly more trips to the shop than normal.
What engine is in a 2009 Volkswagen Routan?
3.8 L V6
4.0 L V6
2009 Volkswagen Routan/Engine
How many miles can you get out of a VW Routan?
Average is should be 400 miles. My car only does an average 250-280 miles. I took it to VW and they tell me everything is fine with the CAR.
Is a Volkswagen Routan front wheel drive?
The 2011 Volkswagen Routan comes in S, SE, SEL, and SEL Premium trim levels, all powered by the new 283-hp 3.6-liter V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. All models are front-wheel drive.
Does VW Routan have stow and go?
While most reviewers agree that the Routan’s seats are more comfortable than seats in Chrysler minivans, the Routan doesn’t have Chrysler’s available Stow ‘n Go, which limits their versatility. Despite the trade-offs, reviewers generally like the Routan’s interior.
What is the meaning of Routan?
VW says the name Routan is derived from the word. “route” and the suffix “-an,” which is in line with the naming strategy used for VW’s European vans, the Touran and Sharan, that are not available in the U.S. “The main thing for us is the first part is ‘route,’ which connotes what’s most important,” the spokesman says.
How many miles will a 2009 Town and Country last?
The Chrysler Town & Country is a durable minivan that can last between 200,000 – 250,000 miles on average providing it’s well maintained and driven conservatively.
What goes wrong with town and country?
CarComplaints.com cites 2011 as the year with the most complaints about the Chrysler Town & Country. The most common problem was a defective TIPM that prevented the engine from starting. According to many reports, the TIPM was also known to fail while the car was being driven.
What engine is in a 2010 Volkswagen Routan?
2010 Volkswagen Routan/Engine
What kind of car is the 2009 Volkswagen Routan?
TheCarConnection.com editors also drove the 2009 Volkswagen Routan to be able to interweave our expert opinion and help you make the right decision on a new car. The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is Volkswagen’s chance to get a piece of the minivan pie.
When did the VW Routan minivan come out?
Although cost issues kept the slick Microbus concept it showed at the 2001 Geneva Auto Show from ever seeing production, VW has finally made its move to join the minivan market with the 2009 Routan.
Does the VW Routan have a moonroof?
There’s no sign of VW’s nifty moonroof-control knob (the old or new style), and the Routan has the same cold LED cabin lighting as the American models. The front door panels mirror the dashboard, and Volkswagen seems to have German-engineered the ergonomics out of the door handle.
Is the VW Routan better than the Chrysler van?
Underneath it all, the Routan makes do with the same suspension layout as the Chrysler vans, though numerous revisions by VW’s engineers aim to produce a more refined driving experience. The reasonably priced 2009 VW Routan is indeed a better vehicle and probably the best of the three. But that’s not saying much.