The 2009 Volkswagen Routan is offered in three models, S, SE, and SEL. The S and SE models come with a 197-hp 3.8-liter V6 and a six-speed automatic transmission. The SEL comes with a 253-hp 4.0-liter V6 with six-speed automatic. All models have front-wheel drive.
Routan S ($24,700) comes with cloth upholstery, leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel, four-way manually adjustable front bucket seats, two-passenger reclining second-row bench seat, third-row stowable split folding bench seat, manual side doors, air conditioning, cruise control, conversation mirror, power heated exterior mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, six-speaker AM/FM/CD stereo, auxiliary audio input jack, automatic headlights, three years or 36,000 miles of free maintenance, and P225/65R16 tires on steel wheels with wheelcovers. When ordered with the rear-seat entertainment package, the S ($27,300) and includes the DVD entertainment system with a single screen, one year of Sirius satellite radio, a Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, three-zone manual climate control, AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 sound system with a six-disc CD changer, automatic headlights, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Also offered for the S model are Trim Pack 1 ($785) with black roof rails and a trailer towing harness, and alloy wheels ($450).
Routan SE ($29,600) adds three-zone manual climate control, six-disc CD changer, eight-way power adjustable driver's seat with lumbar adjustment, lumbar adjustment for front passenger seat, second-row captain's chairs, power side doors, overhead storage system, steering wheel audio controls, second- and third-row sunshades, universal garage door opener, security alarm, and P225/65R17 tires on alloy wheels. The SE with rear-seat entertainment ($32,700) comes with dual DVD entertainment screens for rear-seat passengers, one year of Sirius satellite radio, AM/FM/CD/DVD/MP3 sound system, USB connection, auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth wireless cell phone link, rearview camera, power liftgate, and automatic headlights. Trim Pack 2 ($1985) includes a sunroof, power adjustable pedals, towing prep, and black roof rails. A Climate Package ($445) adds heated front seats and remote engine starting.
Routan SEL ($33,200) gets leather upholstery, three-zone automatic climate control, interior air filter, power rear liftgate, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated first and second-row seats, power adjustable pedals, high-line front floor console with adjustable storage, and a Bluetooth hands-free cell phone link. The SEL with rear-seat entertainment ($36,300) includes dual rear-seat DVD entertainment, one year of Sirius satellite radio, a USB port, and a rear backup camera. Two option packages are offered for SEL: Trim Pack 3 ($2325) includes a sunroof, power adjustable pedals, power-folding third-row seat, remote engine starting, towing prep, and black roof rails. The Navigation package ($2475) includes a navigation system with touchscreen, USB connection, JoyBox 30-gigabyte hard-drive, one year of Sirius satellite radio, and a rear backup camera.
Routan SEL Premium ($38,400) includes high-intensity discharge headlights, chrome mirrors and door handles, auto-dimming exterior mirrors, premium driver information center, sunroof, fog lamps, power adjustable pedals, remote engine starting, 506-watt nine-speaker sound system, power folding third-row seats, eight-way power front seats, memory for the driver's seat and pedals, 115-volt power outlet, and rear park assist. The SEL Premium can be ordered with an Entertainment package ($2725) that includes rear DVD entertainment with dual rear screens, JoyBox 30-gigabyte hard drive, one year of Sirius satellite radio, USB port, and a rearview camera. A Navigation package ($2475) adds a navigation system with touchscreen, USB port, JoyBox 30-gigabyte hard-drive, one year of Sirius satellite radio, and a rearview camera. An Entertainment and Navigation package ($4500) combines equipment from both packages. The Towing Prep package ($600) includes a load-leveling suspension.
Safety equipment includes dual-stage front airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, tire-pressure monitor, ABS with brake assist, traction control, and electronic stability control. Optional safety features include rear park assist and a rearview camera.