VW Routan - new kombi??

[balkanac]

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?cmd=print&id=3639627

Scroll down to see photos

[Jarred]

interesting, didn't read the whole thing, but I remeber seeing that concept a while back ( i think)

[phaeton]

Routan has actually not been revealed yet, tomorrow (night) pictures will be released.

The Routan is based on the new Chysler Voyager (not released here yet) and American VW Enthusiasts are not happy with this 'rebadge' and would rather the Microbus.

Problem is Microbus project is too expensive for American market hence VW choosing to build upon a Chrysler platform.

Below reasons why other VW MPVs could not fill USDM needs

Touran - too small.

Sharan - small by US standards and old (new one will probably be too small too).

Caravelle/Multivan - too expensive due to Tax to import.

[MattyT]

HAHAHA go on vw, DO IT.

Seriously though, it looks kinda nice. Very nice, infact!

[rodrocco]

Routan 1st Look

http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13746_7-10065877-48.html?tag=mncol;posts

[Mrk_Mickey]

Looks a bit silly to me atm...it'll grow on me though, I'm sure

[gldgti]

its a chrysler.

transporter better any day.

[dubbed]

Yucky. The prototype of the Kombi looks cool.

[The_Hawk]

Yucky. The prototype of the Kombi looks cool.

Agreed, That van thing looks pretty ordinary.


I want the Kombi

[Golf Houso]

I like it, just wait till 2018 and every car will look like that. Enormous crumple zones due to the absent/small motor, funky colours and most likely made from recyclable plastics.

But don't worry, they won't ALL look like that

[Jarred]

defiantly a chrysler.ugly imo.

[itsbazza]

Looks better like this.

[Two Dogs]

Routan looks like an old Honda Odyssey (UGLY)

[phaeton]

Routan looks like an old Honda Odyssey (UGLY)

Thats what VWoA are aiming it at