NEW FOR 2012: - Comfortline adds 17-inch “Mervin” alloy wheels, leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel, and multifunction trip computer - Highline adds 17-inch “Rota” wheels, keyless entry with engine start/stop button, rain-sensing wipers, and remote starter For 2012, changes to the Volkswagen Routan minivan are in trim. The Comfortline and Highline receive new wheels; the Comfortline adds a new steering wheel and trip computer, and the Highline receives new convenience items. The Routan is based on the Chrysler Town & Country minivan and is built in Canada by Chrysler, with final quality inspection by on-site Volkswagen employees, and with unique exterior and interior styling. Unlike the Chrysler, the Routan does not offer Stow ‘n Go fold-into-the-floor second-row seats, although it does have the under-floor storage bins, and it does not offer Swivel ‘n Go seating. The Routan uses a 3.6-litre V6 engine with six-speed automatic transmission. Trim lines are the Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Features on the Trendline include 16-inch steel wheels, manual three-zone climate control, black door handles, privacy glass, chrome grille with black inserts, heated black mirrors, rear spoiler, variable intermittent wipers, intermittent rear wiper, cruise control, front and rear floor mats, keyless entry, dual front reading lights, vanity mirrors, conversation mirror, CD/MP3 stereo with auxiliary input, active front head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system, four-way manually-adjustable front seats, second-row fold-flat captain’s chairs, 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, second-row under-floor storage bins, auto up/down windows, power third-row quarter windows, and engine block heater. The Comfortline adds 17-inch alloy wheels, power-sliding doors, body-colour mirrors and door handles, chrome grille inserts, Stow-in-Place roof rack, anti-theft alarm, multifunction trip computer, illuminated vanity mirrors, six-CD/MP3 stereo, Sirius satellite radio, eight-way power driver’s seat, heated “leatherette” seats, garage door opener, multifunction steering wheel, second- and third-row manual sunshades, and brushed aluminum print trim. The Highline adds automatic three-zone climate control, automatic headlamps, fog lamps, power sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, remote starter, power tailgate, sliding and removable centre console, second- and third-row LED reading lights, auto-dimming rearview mirror, 6.5-inch touch screen with USB input, 20-GB hard drive, Sirius satellite radio, Uconnect hands-free telephone connectivity, rear-seat entertainment system with twin screens, heated second-row seats, power-adjustable pedals, rearview camera, and leather upholstery.
