Why did Volkswagen stop making the Routan?

Production of the Routan was halted in 2012 due to high inventory levels, and Volkswagen announced the 2013 model year would be primarily reserved for rental car companies and other fleets, with limited availability to the public at dealer showrooms.

How reliable is the Volkswagen Routan?

The Volkswagen Routan Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 8 for minivans. The average annual repair cost is $745 which means it has average ownership costs.

Does the VW Routan have a Chrysler engine?

Chrysler will build Routan in Windsor, Ontario. VW-designed changes to suspension, front and rear styling and the interior transform a Dodge Caravan into a Routan. It will be powered by Chrysler 3.8- or 4-liter V-6 engines mated to automatic transmissions.

What does Routan mean?

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.

What engine is in a 2011 Volkswagen Routan?

3.6 L V62011 Volkswagen Routan / Engine
The 2011 Volkswagen Routan is powered by a new 3.6-liter V6 engine. Rated at 283 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, the new Pentastar V6 is mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. That’s substantially more power than the previous 3.8-liter and 4.0-liter V6s used in the 2009-10 Routan models.

What engine does a 2012 Volkswagen Routan have?

3.6 L V62012 Volkswagen Routan / Engine

Does VW still make a minivan?

Unfortunately, Volkswagen no longer carries a minivan in its lineup. The last minivan to be offered by the automaker was the Routon, a seven-seat minivan that was based off the fifth-generation Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country.

How do you pronounce Volkswagen Routan?

Perhaps you’ve seen the TV commercials starring Brooke Shields, who claims that people are having children just so they can buy a Routan (pronounced roo-tahn, not roo-tan). It’s not VW’s best ad campaign, but it’s cute and memorable.

Does Volkswagen still make a van?

Unfortunately, the Volkswagen camper van is no longer available in the U.S., but production for an electric version is underway in Germany. Many camping enthusiasts are hoping the VW ID. California will sell stateside.

Is VW 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.