Date: Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: SyncroHead@aol.com
Subject: Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
Jim Davis 11/96
Seven models of the Vanagon were built for model year 1991.
These were: the base Vanagon, Vanagon Syncro, Vanagon GL, Vanagon GL
Camper, Vanagon GL Camper Syncro, Vanagon Carat, and the Vanagon Multivan.
Colors available: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Orly Blue Metallic,
Bordeaux Red
Pearl Metallic and Tornado Red. Not all colors available on all models.
Distinguishing Features:
While year-to-year changes to Vanagons have been slight since 1986, there are
even fewer differences between the 1990 & 1991 models than usual. I don't
know of any specific differences than can distinguish a 1990 from a 1991
except the VIN and new paint color choices. Some have said that VW didn't
sell any "real" 1991 models (that VW just sold "carryover" 1990s) in the USA,
but that is incorrect. 1991 models have VINs that indicate the 1991 model
year and VW printed a new 1991 Vanagon brochure.
The '91 continued to have black window trim like the '89 & '90
models. The 1991 has additional carryover features from 1990 including:
2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991)
Rectangular primary headlights, separate 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 1991 GL, Carat & Multivan Vanagons had metallic
silver aero styled bumpers with matching rocker panels and body colored
outside rearview mirrors. As in 1990, there was no 1991 GL Syncro model.
The Syncro choices were limited to the base Vanagon and the fully equiped
Vanagon GL Camper Syncro.
Prices shown below are MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) figures
from actual window stickers and other reference sources. Where a range of
prices
is shown, this depicts the range of MSRPs found. The price ranges are not an
attempt to indicate a selling price range. These varied prices are likely
the result of
mid-year price changes from VW.
VANAGON, $14,360. - $14,575.
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 185/70R14C tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
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
Vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Auxiliary rear heater
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
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
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, $405.
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy), $535.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $365.
P89 Option Group, $1,440.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear ($1070.)
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature ($200.)
Tinted glass ($105.)
Full aero-styled wheel covers ($65.)
P90 Option Group, $2,420.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear ($1070.)
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature ($200.)
Tinted glass ($105.)
Full aero-styled wheel covers ($65.)
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch ($???.)
Power front windows ($???.)
Power heated side rearview mirrors ($???.)
Cruise control ($???.)
Auxiliary battery ($???.)
VANAGON SYNCRO, $17,995. - $18,225.
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 185/70R14C tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
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
Vanity mirror
Illuminated lockable glove box
4 speaker radio prep with antenna
Auxiliary rear heater
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
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
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, $405.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $365.
P89 Option Group, $1,440.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear ($1070.)
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature ($200.)
Tinted glass ($105.)
Full aero-styled wheel covers ($65.)
P90 Option Group, $2,420.
Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear ($1070.)
Rear window wiper with intermittent feature ($200.)
Tinted glass ($105.)
Full aero-styled wheel covers ($65.)
Power door locks including side door & rear hatch ($???.)
Power front windows ($???.)
Power heated side rearview mirrors ($???.)
Cruise control ($???.)
Auxiliary battery ($???.)
VANAGON GL, $16,820 - $17,490.
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 205/70R14C tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
205/70R14 tires
Full aero-styled wheel covers
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Tornado Red, Orly Blue Metallic,
Bordeaux Red Pearl 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/washer 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)
Auxiliary rear heater
Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests
Two passenger center bench seat with fold down armrests
Three passenger rear bench seat with headrests & "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Three-point seatbelts for rear outboard seating positions
Grey velour upholstery with a small squares pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
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
Metallic Paint, No Charge
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy), $535.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $365.
P91 Option Group, $1,105.
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide ($380.)
Cruise control ($235.)
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch ($245.)
Power front windows ($245.)
VANAGON GL CAMPER, $21,410 - $21,730.
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 205/70R14C tires
14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide
Full aero-styled wheel covers
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Orly Blue 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)
Auxiliary rear heater
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
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
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
Screens for windows & rear hatch
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, No Charge
3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 17-city, 17-hwy), $535.
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $365.
P91 Option Group, $1,105.
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide ($380.)
Cruise control ($235.)
Power door locks including side door and rear hatch ($245.)
Power front windows ($245.)
VANAGON GL CAMPER SYNCRO, $26,085. - $26,475.
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 R14C tires
Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Orly Blue Metallic
Bordeaux Red Pearl 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)
Auxiliary rear heater
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
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
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
Power front windows
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
Screens for windows & rear hatch
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, No Charge
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $365.
VANAGON CARAT, $18,460. - 18,735.
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 205/70R14C tires
14" 5 spoke alloy wheels, 6" wide
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Tornado Red, Orly Blue Metallic,
Bordeaux Red Pearl 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)
Auxiliary rear heater
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 headrests & "Weekender" feature
(seat folds into bed, cushion over engine)
Folding side table
Power front windows
Fluorescent light
Privacy curtains
5 cupholders
Three-point seatbelts for rear outboard seating positions
Light grey velour upholstery in a small pinstripes pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
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 17-city, 17-hwy), $535.
Metallic Paint, No Charge
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $365.
VANAGON MULTIVAN, $20,840 - 21,155.
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 205/70R14C tires
14" 5 spoke alloy wheels, 6" wide
C. Exterior, body
Paint choices: Pastel White, Orly Blue Metallic,
Bordeaux Red Pearl 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 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)
Auxiliary rear heater
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 headrests & "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 squares pattern
Full carpeting
Cloth inlays in door panels
2 person overhead sleeping loft
Rear clothes locker
Screens for windows & rear hatch
Storage area under rear seat
Driver's door storage bin
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 17-city, 17-hwy), $535.
Metallic Paint, No Charge
AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $365.
