Volkswagen Multivan (T7)

Volkswagen Multivan (T7)
Volkswagen Multivan (T7)
Overview
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Also called	Volkswagen California
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; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4motion);
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; 1.5 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 a large MPV that is based upon on the front-wheel drive 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, which was introduced in 2024, built as a sibling of the Ford Transit Custom instead, without any relation to the T7 Multivan. Both the VW and Ford vans are offered with diesel, mild hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric drivetrains. Sales of this commercial model began in 2024.

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