Video: VW Routan vs. Chrysler Town & Country

Volkswagen's minibus is perhaps the most iconic van of all time. Now the automaker is getting back into the van game, but with a model — the Routan — that is completely different from its old minibus; it’s based on Chrysler's minivans. In this video, we compare the new Routan with a Chrysler Town & Country to see where they're the same and where they differ. You can share this video via YouTube.

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Man, nice suit, but ditch the annoying music over the video. It's so 'snot-nosed, myspace'.

I can't see what the huge problem of basing the Routan on the Chrysler, other than driving dynamics which shouldn't be the primary concern in a minivan. Chrysler's reliability scores are higher than those of VW.

Is "Routan" just an anagram of "Touran"? LOL

What about a 'diesel' option ... is it coming?

We really want a diesel!

lol I have good laugh over there . . .

Why no Diesel or Hybrid? Pretty disappointing that none of the new mini-vans offer better mpg powertrain concpets.

There is no diesel option because 'most' Americans don't want to touch a diesel. I'm with you, I wish they'd offer one and think diesel is smart but diesel sales have always been a small niche here. Maybe that will change but not yet. Offering a diesel at this point is a big financial risk, especially in the present bad economy (with the diesel costing thousands extra) and with falling gas prices.