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2010 Volkswagen Routan Minivan
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A modern take on the traditional minivan, the Volkswagen Routan shares a platform with comparable Chrysler minivans but is slightly more sporty—and luxurious—according to Volkswagen. It competes with the Dodge Grand Caravan, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna, among others. The 2010 model of the Routan is a carryover from the previous year.
The 2010 Volkswagen Routan offers a high level of customization. Four trim levels, and several option packages, are available. The entry-level Routan S trim features 16-inch steel wheels, tri-zone air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, and a 6-speaker sound system. The Routan SE trim steps up to 17-inch alloy wheels, upgrades the upholstery, pedals, sound system, and climate control, and adds more power accessories. The Routan SEL trim includes a navigation system, satellite radio, and power liftgate, all of which are optional on the Routan SE, as well as a towing package, sunroof, leather upholstery, fog lights, and other upgrades. The Routan SEL Premium adds Xenon headlights and rear park assist, and upgrades the sound system and other accessories. A rear-seat entertainment system is optional.
The standard power plant on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan S and SE trims is a 197-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It delivers 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The Routan SEL and SEL Premium trims feature a 253-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Standard safety features on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan include 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control, traction control, and side curtain air bags. In government crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Routan 5 (out of 5) stars across the board in front- and side-impact tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave it the highest-possible “Good” ratings in frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
Starting MSRPs for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan ranged from $25,900 to $42,500.
The 2010 Volkswagen Routan offers a high level of customization. Four trim levels, and several option packages, are available. The entry-level Routan S trim features 16-inch steel wheels, tri-zone air conditioning, cruise control, keyless entry, and a 6-speaker sound system. The Routan SE trim steps up to 17-inch alloy wheels, upgrades the upholstery, pedals, sound system, and climate control, and adds more power accessories. The Routan SEL trim includes a navigation system, satellite radio, and power liftgate, all of which are optional on the Routan SE, as well as a towing package, sunroof, leather upholstery, fog lights, and other upgrades. The Routan SEL Premium adds Xenon headlights and rear park assist, and upgrades the sound system and other accessories. A rear-seat entertainment system is optional.
The standard power plant on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan S and SE trims is a 197-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 engine with a 6-speed automatic transmission. It delivers 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. The Routan SEL and SEL Premium trims feature a 253-horsepower, 4.0-liter V-6 engine that delivers 17 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway.
Standard safety features on the 2010 Volkswagen Routan include 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, stability control, traction control, and side curtain air bags. In government crash tests, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Routan 5 (out of 5) stars across the board in front- and side-impact tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave it the highest-possible “Good” ratings in frontal-offset and side-impact tests.
Starting MSRPs for the 2010 Volkswagen Routan ranged from $25,900 to $42,500.
