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2010 Volkswagen Routan SE
by
K athleen C arr
Volkswagen started out with the
Bus version o f a mini van long be­
fore mini vans were invented. Then
move the vehicle in to the a van from
the mircobus. For a period o f time
Volkswagen has not had any Van
style vechicles. In 2009 that came
back to the market with the Routan.
There are four di fferenttirm levels to
choose from S, SE, SEL and SEL
Premumiun. There are not major
changes from last year model.
Volkswagen features a slightly dif­
ferent look via the company's famil­
iar headlight and grille design, as
well as unique taillights for the
Routan. It borrows from the Chryler
family with it design and still has
room for improvements.
The 2010 Volkswagen Routan SE
comes with a 3.8-liter V6 that pro­
duces 197 horsepower and 230
pound-feet o f torque and a six-speed
automatic transmission. The V6 has
enough sufficent in the power range
but ofcourse if you want more power
then you will need to move up to the
SEL tirm level. The Routan stiffer
springs, tauter shock-absorber set­
tings and revised valving in the
power steering system does exactly
that, creating a package that's firmer
than the average minivan adding to
the comfortable ride over long peri­
ods o f time.
It is a seven passanger ve­
hicle with a third row seat
that lays down to adjust
for large loads. The
second row seating is
very roomy and com-
fortable. U nfortu­
nately there is not
stow and go on the
second row seating
but it can be remove
when needed to haul a
larger load. The Routen
SE adds 17-inch alloy
wheels, power-sliding
rear doors, upgraded V-tex
upholstery, heated front seats and
tri-zone manual climate control. This
trim's standard features list also in­
cludes power-adjustable pedals, an
eight-way power driver seat, remov­
able second-row captain's chairs, rear
sunshades, Bluetooth and an up­
graded audio system with a six-CD
Tested vehicle
information: 3.8-liter V6
engine; six-speed automatic
transmission; 17 city mpg, 25 highway
mpg; MSRP $30,600
changer. An option on the SE is th digital music storage capability and a
RSE (rear seat entertainment) it adds back-up camera.
a rear-seat entertainment system as
The overall opinion o f the Routon
well as a power liftgate and satellite is that exterior options like power
radio. The SE with RSE and Naviga­ sliding doors and a power rear liftgate
tion adds that comes with a hard- make the Routan family-friendly. Its
drive-based navigation system with passenger cabin is roomy, and while
its interior isn’t as versatile as its
Chiysler cousins', the Routan's seats
are more comfortable. It may not
have the refined suspension o f it
conterparts but Routen is one that
should be looked at as an option
while in the market.
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