MotorWeek’s Retro Reviews are a fun way to experience older vehicles that may not be around any more. You can see how much technology, performance, and safety features have changed over the years along with how these older vehicles drove and handled. For this episode, the Retro Review is on the now discontinued 1984 Volkswagen Vanagon.
The unique design of the Vanagon is arguably the most noticeable feature about the vehicle. The front seats are situated immediately above the front wheels which gives the Vanagon a small turning radius and also a different driving and handling feel. It’s boxy shape can also make it tricky to drive in a crosswind. With a snubbed nose, the typical under-the-hood elements needed another location. The battery is tucked under the front passenger’s seat while the engine is situated in the rear of the vehicle under the cargo storage area. The Vanagon was similar in size to many of it’s contemporaries and had a starting price of around $12,000. What do you think? Should VW bring back this iconic van?
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