The Volkswagen Transporter T5 range, launched on October 6, 2002, represents the fifth generation of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' 'Transporter' series. Full production started on April 25, 2003, as it replaced the previous T4 Transporter range. Key markets for the T5 include Germany, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Russia, France, Turkey, and Singapore, with notable exclusions of the United States and Canada due to poor sales performance of the T4-based EuroVan. In place of the T5, Volkswagen introduced the Canadian-built Routan minivan, which was based on the Chrysler RT platform.
Key points:
1. The Volkswagen Transporter T5 range is the fifth generation of Volkswagen's 'Transporter' series of light commercial vehicles.
2. Launched on October 6, 2002, with full production starting on April 25, 2003.
3. It replaced the fourth generation T4 Transporter range.
4. Major markets for the T5 range include Germany, the UK, Taiwan, Russia, France, Turkey, and Singapore.
5. The T5 was not sold in the US and Canada due to unsatisfactory sales of the T4-based EuroVan.
6. Volkswagen marketed the Routan minivan in North America as an alternative to the T5.
This summary provides a concise overview of the launch, production, key markets, and the marketing strategy of the Volkswagen Transporter T5 range in comparison to
