>  > Has anyone ever seen a 2.5 liter Five cylinder Vanagon in the states?
>
>No, but that sounds like the original engine in the Eurovan.  140HP, if
>memory serves.
>
>I think it was one of the engine options they got there in South Africa
>after the boxers stopped being made.

The T4 got a 2.5 VW five which proved to be a dog, and Volvo used
this engine as well, unfortunately for it.

The T5 has a new 2.5 turbodiesel five, which apparently puts out a
bit more power than its Toyota Hiace riva's 2.5 TD four (though the
four may put out more torque, with its bigger pots). No contest for
interior space, though... the VW's engine placement eats up room.