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Volkswagen Vanagon Sales Figures

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
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

US Annual Growth