Volkswagen Multivan (T7)

Volkswagen Multivan (T7)
Volkswagen Multivan (T7)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Production	November 2021 – present
Assembly	Germany: Hanover
Body and chassis
Class	Large MPV (M); Light commercial vehicle (M);
Body style	5-door MPV
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group MQB Evo
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 1.5 L TSI I4; 2.0 L TSI I4; Petrol plug-in hybrid:; 1.4 L eHybrid I4; Diesel:; 2.0 L TDI I4;
Transmission	6-speed DSG (eHybrid); 7-speed DSG;
Hybrid drivetrain	PHEV
Battery	13 (10.4 usable) kWh lithium-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	3,124 mm (123.0 in)
Length	Short rear overhang: 4,973 mm (195.8 in); Long rear overhang: 5,173 mm (203.7 in);
Width	1,941 mm (76.4 in)
Height	1,887–1,907 mm (74.3–75.1 in)
Curb weight	1,941–2,257 kg (4,279–4,976 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Volkswagen Caravelle/Multivan (T6);

The Volkswagen Multivan (T7) is the seventh generation of the Volkswagen large van series. The Multivan is introduced as a large MPV riding on the front-wheel drive based MQB Evo platform which categorises vehicles such as the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Caddy. The Multivan offers a range of petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid models. The T7 Multivan went on sale in Europe in 2022.

The T7 Multivan is solely produced as a passenger car. For commercial applications (cargo/panel van), the T6.1 Transporter continued production until 2023, with its replacement built as a sibling of the Ford Transit Custom instead, and will not be based on or related to the T7 Multivan. Both the VW and Ford vans will be offered with diesel, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric drivetrains. Sales of this commercial model is expected to begin in 2024.

In mid-2023, Volkswagen had debuted the T7 California Concept at the 2023 Caravan Salon. The T7 is now positioned above the Caddy and ID.Buzz, and below Crafter in VW's van lineup.