What do you think of the Volkswagen Routan minivan? Is it really a Chrysler in disquise?

Why is it that when ever I a see a Volkswagen Routan (which isn't often)--that it looks so similar to a Chrysler Town %26amp; Country? I like the way it looks and all, but if it's really a Chrysler, then I wouldn't want it because they are said to be junk. Are there any good minivans left out there?|||I think that your hunch about the Volkswagen Routan minivan being a Chrysler in disquise is right.





If you are going to buy a mini van go with this one.


http://www.consumersearch.com/minivan-re鈥?/a>|||Volkswagen's Routan and Chrysler's T%26amp;C are similar indeed, however they're not identical. Volkswagen spent $3,000,000 to develop the suspension only for the Routan. They also redid the entire interior. Many sheet panels are different as well. The main similarities come in the drivetrain. Both use Chrysler's 3.8L and 4.0L V6 powerplants and it's 6 speed transmission. As far as your last question is concerned, Chrysler invented the minivan in the 80's and has been the #1 manufacturer of them for many years since. Sure there is plenty of quality competition but there's a big reason why Volkswagen, being the #1 brand in the world, decided to partner up with Chrysler and no one else. If the winning formula worked for them, why try anyone else?|||Yes the Routan is a Town and Country/ Grand Caravan incognito. But with good reason, they are the first and best minivans on the market. The 2010 Odyssey is out of production btw to make way for the 2011 which is Absolutely hideous. The T%26amp;C's are reliable, comfortable, and a great value. I like the Routan but your paying for the VW name which is a bit pointless.|||Maybe you don't like the Chrysler name, but minivans and the Ram trucks are the one ace that the company has. Excellent vehicles.


And yes, the Routan is a rebadged Chrysler, so don't pay a cent more for the VW over Chrysler/Dodge.|||It is in fact a T%26amp;C, built on the same Canadian assembly line, although VW breathed on the interior and the suspension to give it more Teutonic tone.