2009 Volkswagen Routan Owner Reviews

Although the Volkswagen Routan is similar to the Chrysler Town and Country, I think it has a unique look and feel that makes it worthwhile to check out. After test driving most of the minivans out there, I test drove the Routan and loved it. We ended up buying the SEL/RES model and so far it has been great for our family. It seemed so much more sporty and less "minivanish" than the competitors. It was actually fun to drive. It handled well and has a great interior design with an awesome rear…

You guys are wasting time with this Routan family van. Your marketing department should all be fired. Volkswagon is fading away from what made Volkswagon Volkswagon. Does anyone over here understand how incredibly well designed the T5 is and that it continues a well established lineage? Why has Volkwagon designed yet another non-descript van for the US market. Ouch! My 2002 Eurovan MV is moving on in years (mileage) and I will need an upgrade. No way will I consider this main-stream family van.…

Why would VW waste its resources on this one? VW should have modified its Eurovan T5 to comply with NHSTA, instead.

i must say i like the styling on the routan, but from what i have seen and read its gas mileage isnt as good as the eurovans, altho the downside to the eurovan is that it only takes premium gas, the milage on long distance trips is remarkable. Chrysler did a good job with this van but even with vw's suspension tuning, it just cant equal the eurovan's, the routan back end sags like crazy, not as bad as standard american vans when loaded. the eurovan doesnt sag much and stays level, even when load…