Date: Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject: Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
Jim Davis 9/96
Seven models of the Vanagon were built for model year 1990.
These were: the base Vanagon, Vanagon Syncro, Vanagon GL, Vanagon GL
Camper, Vanagon GL Camper Syncro, Vanagon Carat, and the Vanagon Multivan
(a new model this year).
Colors available: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Orly Blue Metallic,
Bordeaux Red
Metallic and Tornado Red. Not all colors available on all models.
Distinguishing Features:
There are very few exterior features to distinguish a '90 from the '89
model year. The '90 continued to have black window trim like the '89
models. The 1990 has additional carryover features from 1989 including:
2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991)
Rectangular primary headlights, seperate square high beam lights
(common to 1986-1991)
Large VW logo in center of upper front grill
Large VW logo in center of rear hatch
Black plastic vents at the rear of the rear side windows
The 1990 GL, Carat & Multivan (new this year) Vanagons had metallic
silver aero styled bumpers with matching rocker panels and body colored
outside rearview mirrors. After an absence of several years, 1990 marked
the return of the base Vanagon model that lacks many of the luxury features
of the other Vanagons. 1990 was also marked by the absence of a GL Syncro
model.
An eighth model, the Vanagon Carat Wolfsburg Limited Edition, may have been
built. I have seen one 1990 Vanagon Carat in Tornado Red paint color with
Wolfsburg Edition badges, but the van's window sticker did not have a single
mention about Wolfsburg Edition. The price on the window sticker was
identical to other Carats at $18,670. I've had conversations with the owner
of a second Carat with WLE badges, but he is not the original owner and
couldn't verify the authenticity of the badges. I have been unable to find
any differences between the Carat model and the WLE badged vans, with the
potential exception of the Tornado Red paint. I suspect that the badges were
added sometime after the van left the factory, and that no WLE model was
actually made. If you have any addional information on this subject, I would
appreciate hearing from you. Please Email me at SyncroHead@aol.com with
your comments.
VANAGON, $14,080.
STANDARD FEATURES:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
185/R14C tires
Chrome hub caps
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White & Flash Silver Metallic
Black metal bumpers with plastic end caps
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Non-opening front wing windows
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Front track: 62.4"
Rear track: 61.8"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 75.9"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
D. Interior
Padded edge on instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Analog clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front bucket seats
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey tweed upholstery
Rubber floor mats
Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
92.9 CU FT rear seat down
201 CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Flash Silver Metallic paint, $390.
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 18-hwy), $???.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $350.
4 speaker radio prep, $???.
P89 Option Group, $???.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Tinted glass
Full aero-styled wheel covers
P90 Option Group, $???.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Tinted glass
Full aero-styled wheel covers
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch
Power front windows
Power heated side rearview mirrors
Cruise control
Auxiliary battery
VANAGON SYNCRO, $17,605.
STANDARD FEATURES:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Locking rear differential
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
185/R14C tires
Chrome hub caps
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White & Flash Silver Metallic
Black metal bumpers with plastic end caps
Dual outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Non-opening front wing windows
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase: 96.7"
Front track: 61.7"
Rear track: 61.4"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 78.3"
Ground clearance: 8.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
D. Interior
Padded edge on instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Analog clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
Front bucket seats
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey tweed upholstery
Rubber floor mats
Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
92.9 CU FT rear seat down
201 CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
E. Miscellaneous
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
16 MPG EPA city estimate
16 MPG EPA highway estimate
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Flash Silver Metallic paint, $390.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $350.
4 speaker radio prep, $???.
P89 Option Group, $???.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Tinted glass
Full aero-styled wheel covers
P90 Option Group, $???.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Tinted glass
Full aero-styled wheel covers
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch
Power front windows
Power heated side rearview mirrors
Cruise control
Auxiliary battery
VANAGON GL, $16,490.
STANDARD FEATURES:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
205/70R14 tires
Aero wheel covers
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Orly Blue Metallic,
Bordeaux Red Metallic (burgundy)
Metallic silver aero styled bumpers & rocker panels
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Front track: 62.4"
Rear track: 61.8"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 75.9"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (4)
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests
Two passenger center bench seat with fold down armrests
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey velour upholstery with a small squares pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth Inlays in door panels
Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
92.9 CU FT rear seat down
201 CU FT rear seat down, center seat removed
E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
OPTIONAL FEATURES
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 18-hwy), $???.
P91 Option Group, $???.
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
Cruise control
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
Power front windows
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $350.
VANAGON GL CAMPER, $20,990.
STANDARD FEATURES:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
205/70R14 tires
Aero wheel covers
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic,
Bordeaux Red Metallic (burgundy)
Black aero styled bumpers
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Front track: 62.4"
Rear track: 61.8"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 80.9"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier
D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (2)
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey velour upholstery with a small squares pattern
Removable carpeting
Cloth Inlays in door panels
Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
110VAC electrical outlet
Circuit breaker
Electrical cable
LPG stove
LPG tank
Sink & water storage tank
Fire extinguisher
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Skylight
LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Two store-away tables
2 person overhead sleeping loft
E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Metallic paint, $390.
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 18-hwy), $???.
P91 Option Group, $???.
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
Cruise control
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
Power front windows
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $350.
VANAGON GL CAMPER SYNCRO, $25,575.
STANDARD FEATURES:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
5 speed (4 + low) manual transmission
Full time All Wheel Drive
Locking rear differential
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial 205/70 R14 tires
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic,
Bordeaux Red Metallic (burgundy)
Metallic silver aero styled bumpers
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Wheelbase: 96.7"
Front track: 61.7"
Rear track: 61.4"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 82.1"
Ground clearance: 8.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier
D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (2)
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests & swivel bases
Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Grey velour upholstery with a small squares pattern
Removable carpeting
Cloth Inlays in door panels
Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
110VAC electrical outlet
Circuit breaker
Electrical cable
LPG stove
LPG tank
Sink & water storage tank
Fire extinguisher
Clothes locker/ 3 door closet
Overhead storage cabinet
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Removeable screen for hatch door
Skylight
LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator
Two store-away tables
2 person overhead sleeping loft
E. Miscellaneous
18.4 Gallon fuel tank mounted above transmission
16 MPG EPA city estimate
16 MPG EPA highway estimate
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
OPTIONAL FEATURES
Metallic Paint, $390.
Power front windows, $???.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $350.
VANAGON CARAT, $18,670.
STANDARD FEATURES:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" 5 spoke alloy wheels, 6" wide
205/70 R14 tires
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Orly Blue Metallic,
Bordeaux Red Metallic (burgundy)
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Metalic silver aero style bumpers & rocker panels
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Front track: 62.4"
Rear track: 61.8"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 75.9"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (4)
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Folding side table
Power front windows
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
5 cupholders
Light grey velour upholstery in a small pinstripes pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth Inlays in door panels
Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
92.9 CU FT rear seat down
201 CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
17 MPG EPA city estimate
18 MPG EPA highway estimate
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
OPTIONAL FEATURES
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy), $???.
Metallic Paint, $390.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $350.
VANAGON MULTIVAN, $20,670.
STANDARD FEATURES:
A. Drivetrain
2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine
Digifant electronic fuel injection
90HP @ 4800RPM (SAE net), 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM
4 speed manual transmission
Rear wheel drive
Cruise control
Electronic ignition
Dynamic oil pressure system
Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiotor fan
B. Suspension, wheels, steering
Independent front & rear suspension
Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums
Power assisted rack & pinion steering
Steel belted radial tires
14" 5 spoke alloy wheels, 6" wide
205/70 R14 tires
C. Exterior, body
Clearcoat metallic paint
Sliding side door
Sliding side windows
Opening wing windows
Tinted glass
Electric rear window defogger
Intermittent front windshield wipers
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature
Body colored, heated power outside mirrors
Metalic grey aero style bumpers & rocker panels
Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets
Wheelbase: 96.9"
Front track: 62.4"
Rear track: 61.8"
Length: 179.9"
Width: 72.6"
Height: 80.9"
Ground clearance: 6.3"
Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb
Pop-top roof with cargo carrier
D. Interior
Padded instrument panel
Speedometer with trip odometer
Tachometer
Fuel level gage
Coolant temperature gage
Digital LCD clock
Illuminated vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Air conditioning with outlets in rear only
Fresh air vents in rear passenger area (4)
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests
Two rear-facing removeable seats behind front bucket seats
Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats
Three passenger rear bench seat with "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Folding side table
Power front windows
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
5 cupholders
Light grey velour upholstery in a small pinstripes pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth Inlays in door panels
2 person overhead sleeping loft
Rear clothes locker
Screens for windows & rear hatch
Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat
92.9 CU FT rear seat down
201 CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed
E. Miscellaneous
15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van
18 MPG EPA city estimate
19 MPG EPA highway estimate
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch
OPTIONAL FEATURES
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 14-city, 16-hwy), $???.
Metallic Paint, $390.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $350.
1990-1/2 VANAGON CARAT WOLFSBURG LIMITED EDITION, $??,???.
STANDARD FEATURES:
Existence of this model remains uncertain at the time of this writing.