LRTDI
Veteran Member
Its in Dutch. Its also about time.
http://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/13720/Volkswagen-Sharan-eindelijk-wisseling-wacht
http://www.autoweek.nl/autonieuws/13720/Volkswagen-Sharan-eindelijk-wisseling-wacht
New VW Sharan
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LRTDI
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A few more photos here
http://www.worldcarfans.com/110030224826/volkswagen-sharan-takes-a-geneva-bow
http://www.worldcarfans.com/110030224826/volkswagen-sharan-takes-a-geneva-bow
T_D_I_POWER
Top Post Dawg
- Joined
- Jun 7, 2007
- TDI
- '04 VW PASSAT GLS TDI '06 Audi A4 q Avant 6-Spd Sport Pkg
That's goed.
If you ain't Dutch you ain't much
HUP HOLLAND WC 2010
If you ain't Dutch you ain't much
HUP HOLLAND WC 2010
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Lug_Nut
TDIClub Enthusiast, Pre-Forum Veteran Member
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- Sterling, Massachusetts. USA
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- idi: 1988 Bolens DGT1700H, the other oil burner: 1967 Saab Sonett II two stroke
And VWoA gives us a Dodge van, but without the neat hiding rear seats?
Aw, come on!
Aw, come on!
Damn True
Veteran Member
Minivan?
Unless it has a Westfalia and the same tow rating as the Touareg I'm totally uninterested.
Unless it has a Westfalia and the same tow rating as the Touareg I'm totally uninterested.
CheesyRider
Well-known member
If they sell it in the USA, I will almost certainly buy one as long as it has a manual transmission available and can tow at least 1500 lbs.
dieselyeti
Veteran Member
My thoughts exactly, Lug Nut. I didn't realize VW customers were screaming for a full size minivan, so the Routan came totally outta left field. I've said before, why wouldn't VW just certify the Touran or Sharan for the US market? I'd guess it'd be cheaper than buying (and re-engineering) the T&C, which didn't sell anyway. Anything they could do to differentiate their car in that busy segment would be helpful. In this case, a minivan is a perfect application for diesel power IMO.
White Crow
Veteran Member
It would take a lot more then a TDI to interest me in a mini van. Don't we have enough of they here all ready?
German_1er_diesel
Veteran Member
Don't know about the new Sharan, but the outgoing model is rated to tow 4400 lbs in Europe.Cheesy Rider said:
Even with the typically lower American tow ratings, 1500 lbs shouldn't be a problem.
john.jackson9213
Top Post Dawg
Don't worry, you will not see it here.Damn True said:
Hanibel75
Well-known member
Makes a daddy proud
Speaking of the Routon...
Was watching tv with my 14 yr old daughter when one of the Routon commercials comes on. The dialog proceeded thusly:
Her: I like that van
Me: Its just like your grandmas Dodge
Her: Yeah but its cooler looking
Me: Yes it is
Her: Does it come with a diesel?
Me: No
Her: Why not?
Me: Because VW doesn't think it will sell here.
Her: Thats stupid.
I have at least one convert in the household. Now to work on the boy.
Speaking of the Routon...
Was watching tv with my 14 yr old daughter when one of the Routon commercials comes on. The dialog proceeded thusly:
Her: I like that van
Me: Its just like your grandmas Dodge
Her: Yeah but its cooler looking
Me: Yes it is
Her: Does it come with a diesel?
Me: No
Her: Why not?
Me: Because VW doesn't think it will sell here.
Her: Thats stupid.
I have at least one convert in the household. Now to work on the boy.
German_1er_diesel
Veteran Member
Now show her pictures of the SharanHanibel75 said:Her: Does it come with a diesel?
Me: No
Her: Why not?
Me: Because VW doesn't think it will sell here.
Her: Thats stupid.
Second Turbo
Veteran Member
It actually is your grandfather's mini-van.
Hanibel75: > Was watching tv with my 14 yr old daughter when
> one of the Routon commercials comes on.
What model year?
I was walking through the living room, and saw a few
seconds of a Routan commercial, and realized as I
walked off, that the number on the screen was "2009".
Sure enough, on the US VW web site, they are still
selling new-in-box 2009 Routs. There are also 2010
models, although what the difference might be, other
than build date, is not obvious. Still no TDI of course.
The 2009s could be 24 month old vehicles.
_______
Don't wait! It's a Chrysler! But with a higher price tag!
Even the 2010s?
Well, no. Those are Fiats with a higher price tag!
Hanibel75: > Was watching tv with my 14 yr old daughter when
> one of the Routon commercials comes on.
What model year?
I was walking through the living room, and saw a few
seconds of a Routan commercial, and realized as I
walked off, that the number on the screen was "2009".
Sure enough, on the US VW web site, they are still
selling new-in-box 2009 Routs. There are also 2010
models, although what the difference might be, other
than build date, is not obvious. Still no TDI of course.
The 2009s could be 24 month old vehicles.
_______
Don't wait! It's a Chrysler! But with a higher price tag!
Even the 2010s?
Well, no. Those are Fiats with a higher price tag!
White Crow
Veteran Member
Any car company that has not yet produced a mini van please raze your hand. Any car company that's produced a mini van that's new and innovative please raze your hand. Any one?
rjr311
Veteran Member
CBS just ran a .9% Routan ad with 2010.
Second Turbo said: