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2009 VOLKSWAGEN MINIVAN FEATURES
Volkswagen has launched the minivan in the year 2009. For its cost, it is said to be the best means of transport for long distance traveling. It is designed in such a way that it makes travel pleasurable.
There are three types of minivans – the Eurovan GLS, the Eurovan MV and the Eurovan Camper. All the three differ in the driving comfort that is offered, their applications and their features. All of them have a five year, 60,000 mile warranty. They have a 2.8 liter, 6 cylinder V-6 engines that give 201 horsepower and 181 pounds per foot of torque. The other features are a four speed automatic transmission and power assisted rack. It has pinion steering and gas struts in the engine compartment. It has independent rear suspension. It has front and rear shock absorbers that are telescopic. It also has an independent front torsion bar suspension. All these features make it very fuel efficient and excellent for traveling long distance.
The minivan has tires that have steel rims and are good for all seasons. It has a spare tire and a spare wheel with wheel covers. It also has intermittent wipers. It has bucket seats with upholstery made of cloth and has a seating capacity of five. The rear seat is like a bench and can be split folded near the heating pipes. The power windows can be locked by remote control and it has cruise control power steering.
The other special features are an antenna that is mounted in the front and is collapsible. It has daytime running lights. The power sunroof is optional. It also has a heated windshield washer nozzle.
The minivan has air condition. It has interior air filtration. There are reading lights in the front and back of the car. It has vanity mirrors. We can hear music from the AM/FM radio and CD player. It has eight speakers mast antenna. It has rear brake lights and high mounted stop lamp in the center of the top of the rear window. The bumpers are of the body color of the van.
The most important feature in a minivan would be the safety features. In the Volkswagen minivan of 2009, the safety features include a ventilated front disc and solid rear disc. It has four wheel brakes and ABS air bags that are mounted in the front side of the van. There are seat belts, child seat anchors, rear center three point belt, two front headrests and three back headrests. There is an anti theft alarm system in the van. It also has an engine immobilizer.
The other safety features include: The front and back safety belts having automatic tensioning retractors, CSTAP for the child safety belt, the driver and the passenger airbag supplemental restraint system, using a remote for keyless entry into the van and anti-intrusion side door beams. It also includes certain safety features that make it very safe like- anti slip regulation, electronic stabilization program and electronic differential lock.
The Volkswagen minivan of 2009 has on the outside black door handles. The hatch door at the rear has dark tinted glass windows. It has a dual tone horn. The grille is of the body color with the logo in the center.
To make it fuel efficient it has features like, on- board refueling vapor recovery, OBD-II and T-LEV emissions concept. Engine covers and hood cooling grates can help to make the mini van even more fuel efficient.
All these features of the 2009 Volkswagen Minivan make it fuel efficient with proper safety features. It makes this big vehicle a pleasure to take on long trips without any undue worry. It is also worth the money that is paid and is like by all.
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