The new seven-passenger minivan, developed exclusively for the North American market, is claimed to deliver the best of both worlds, combining European design, fit and finish, and handling characteristics with market relevant features. According to VW, 'Routan' is a newly coined word indicating the bond between Volkswagen and America, and is a combination of the English word 'route' and the '-an' suffix appended to the names of Volkswagen's European vans: Touran and Sharan.

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Source: cardesignnews