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Volkswagen announces pricing on the 2009 Routan

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Khatir Soltani
Volkswagen announced this morning that the Routan minivan will be available in Canada starting at $27,975.

Like the Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town and Country, the Routan was designed around Chrysler's RT platform. It nevertheless distinguishes itself from its American cousins, thanks namely to a unique dashboard and front and rear fascia.


The Routan is powered by a 4.0-litre, V6 engine producing 253 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, the same one found under the hood of the Chrysler Town and Country. Volkswagen says the Routan will have a fuel consumption of 8.5 litres per 100 km on the highway and 13.2 litres per 100 km in the city.

The 2009 Routan, only available in a 7-passenger configuration, will feature an automatic, 3-zone air conditioning system, inflatable front and side curtains and a stability control system.

It will be available in Canada in September.
photo:Volkswagen
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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