Volkswagen showed at Detroit its new minivan based on the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Caravan platform, the 2009 Volkswagen Routan, whose pictures we have seen already.
As we reported previously, the Routan has many standard features, including traction and stability controls, a 6-speed automatic transmission and Chrysler's 3.8L V6, though a 4.0L V6 producing 251 hp is also available. The interior of the Routan is nicer than its Chrysler siblings, but not so good as its other models'.
Volkswagen believes that it has a better ride and handling compromise on the Routan than Chrysler was able to achieve with either of its vans. As we reported yesterday the Routan will start around $25,000.
Gallery: VW Routan
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