The GM and Kia minivans look a lot cheaper than the rest, but their equipment list is shorter. As for the Sienna, it's the priciest of the lot but the only one to offer all-wheel drive. If you're wondering why the Hyundai Entourage is missing here, it's because it has been discontinued for 2009, which isn't nearly as tragic as when Skid Row broke up.
Conclusion
As far as minivans go, the Routan is a good choice, but don't expect it to offer a involving drive like your typical VW does.
Yet the minivan, as we know it, is like the dinosaur rock bands that were glorious in the '80s but are still performing gigs today, although only the nostalgic fans would pay to see them. As for VW's decision to market the Routan, only time will tell if they did a good move, but it will probably sell a lot better in the United States than in Canada.
Than again, we might be dead wrong, and the Routan could very well last as long as Aerosmith. Rock on.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
Conclusion
As far as minivans go, the Routan is a good choice, but don't expect it to offer a involving drive like your typical VW does.
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| What's a shame about the Routan is that it consumes a considerable amount of fuel. |
Yet the minivan, as we know it, is like the dinosaur rock bands that were glorious in the '80s but are still performing gigs today, although only the nostalgic fans would pay to see them. As for VW's decision to market the Routan, only time will tell if they did a good move, but it will probably sell a lot better in the United States than in Canada.
Than again, we might be dead wrong, and the Routan could very well last as long as Aerosmith. Rock on.
photo:Matthieu Lambert
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