Volkswagen Vanagon
The three generations of the air-cooled, rear-engined Volkswagen Transporter, T1 to T3, were sold in the United States as the Vanagon. The T4, which had water-cooled engines in the front, was introduced in 1992 as the Volkswagen Eurovan. The T5 was no longer sold in North America.
Volkswagen Vanagon Overview
The Volkswagen Vanagon was a van that was produced by Volkswagen from 1980 to 1991. It was the successor to the Volkswagen Bus, and it was one of the most popular vans in the world. The Vanagon was powered by a variety of engines over its production run, including air-cooled and water-cooled four-cylinder engines. It was available with either a manual transmission or an automatic transmission. The Vanagon was known for its versatile interior, spacious cargo area, and reliability. It was a popular choice for families, campers, and businesses. The Vanagon was discontinued following the 1991 model year. It was replaced by the Volkswagen Eurovan.
Fun Facts:
- The Vanagon was named after the Spanish word for “wagon.”
- The Vanagon was initially marketed as a “camper van,” which meant that it was designed to be a more versatile and comfortable alternative to the Volkswagen Type 2 Bus.
- The Vanagon was available in two body styles: van and camper.
- The Vanagon was discontinued in 1991, after 11 model years.
Volkswagen Vanagon Sales Figures
Volkswagen Vanagon US Sales Data & Charts
US Annual Sales
Year | Sales Units |
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1950 | 2 |
1951 | 50 |
1952 | 93 |
1953 | 75 |
1954 | 827 |
1955 | 3,189 |
1956 | 7,375 |
1957 | 19,118 |
1958 | 25,036 |
1959 | 32,133 |
1960 | 35,697 |
1961 | 22,754 |
1962 | 32,514 |
1963 | 39,383 |
1964 | 41,051 |
1965 | 34,054 |
1966 | 40,198 |
1967 | 29,049 |
1968 | 57,862 |
1969 | 54,985 |
1970 | 72,515 |
1971 | 68,561 |
1972 | 48,178 |
1973 | 43,533 |
1974 | 30,166 |
1975 | 17,679 |
1976 | 20,825 |
1977 | 26,209 |
1978 | 26,017 |
1979 | 11,762 |
1980 | 14,101 |
1981 | 11,479 |
1982 | 13,234 |
1983 | 14,695 |
1984 | 21,352 |
1985 | 16,296 |
1986 | 12,288 |
1987 | 10,336 |
1988 | 5,227 |
1989 | 4,969 |
1990 | 6,368 |
1991 | 5,039 |