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2000 Volkswagen Eurovan Review
Refreshingly unique.
2000 Eurovan Review Summary & Specifications
The EuroVan is not inexpensive. Our MV added up to just under $33,000. That puts it into competition with some luxurious domestic minivans that offer a more car-like feel. The EuroVan, however, will appeal to the individual, someone who wants to be different. Volkswagen's EuroVan isn't like anything else on the market, and nothing on the market is like the EuroVan.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | John Matras |
| Model Lineup | GLS ($31,300); MV ($32,800) |
| Engines (standard) | 2.8-liter sohc 12v V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 140-hp 2.8-liter sohc 12v V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | ABS, traction control, load-proportional braking bias, dual front airbags standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hannover, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-DRIVE-VW |
| Manufacturer URL | www.vw.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 31300 |
| Model Tested MSRP | EuroVan MV ($32,800) |
| Standard Equipment | (MV) ABS, power steering, electronic climate control with dual-zone front/rear control, AM/FM/cassette stereo, power windows, mirror and locks, cruise control, intermittent wipers, rear intermittent wiper/washer, rear defroster and heated outside mirrors, alloy wheels, dual illuminated visor mirrors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | power glass sunroof with shade ($1,000); heated front seats ($400); clearcoat metallic paint ($275) |
| Destination Charge | 590 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 34165 |
| Layout | front engine, front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 140 @ 4500 |
| Torque | 177 @ 3000-3400 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 115.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 188.5/72.4/76.4 |
| Track Front/Rear | 62.6/61.2 |
| Turning Radius | 38.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.3/NA/37.8 |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 41.3/NA/28.3 |
| Trunk Volume | 19 cu. ft. (with seats in place) |
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| Towing Capacity | 4410 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | 7.0 |
| Curb Weight | 4348 |
| Stock Tires | P205/65R15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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