8. Volkswagen Routan
The Volkswagen Routan represents VW’s rare venture into the minivan market, specifically for North America. Built in partnership with Chrysler, the Routan was essentially a rebadged Chrysler Town & Country with some Volkswagen styling cues and tweaks. Its existence surprised many, as Volkswagen is rarely associated with traditional family haulers. Despite its practicality and comfort, the Routan remained a curious outlier in VW’s lineup, appealing to families who wanted something just a bit different.