{"id":75142,"date":"2024-08-01T14:25:30","date_gmt":"2024-08-01T18:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75142"},"modified":"2024-08-01T14:25:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T18:25:30","slug":"volkswagen-vw-new-transporter-caravelle-vans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=75142","title":{"rendered":"First photos and details of VW’s new Transporter and Caravelle vans"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VW just shared the first photos of the seventh generation of BEV and PHEV Transporter and Caravelle vans, along with lots of spec details.<\/p>\n

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VW Transporter model range<\/h2>\n
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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles<\/a> now offers the new Transporter and Caravelle, the iconic ID. Buzz, and the versatile Multivan. It\u2019s launching the seventh generation of the Transporter in three variants \u2013 Kombi, panel van, and dropside \u2013 and the Caravelle for passenger transport.<\/p>\n

The VW Transporter panel van variant has a load compartment for pure goods transport. The Transporter panel van Plus has a load compartment with second seat row for combined goods and passenger transport. Kombi is for passenger transport with an option of a double cab variant, with a platform body with a long wheelbase. The Kombi and panel van versions are optionally available with a high roof and an extended wheelbase. <\/p>\n

VW developed the \u201cmore exclusive\u201d Caravelle, with nine seats, for commercial passenger transport, saying it\u2019s ideal for use as a shuttle and large-capacity taxi. It will be offered as an entry-level version, a mid-range Life version, or as a top-range Style version. The Caravelle is also available with an extended wheelbase. <\/p>\n

Another version, the PanAmericana, will feature a robust all-terrain design and exclusive equipment details and will be available based on the Transporter and Caravelle in the new generation.<\/p>\n

VW Transporter drive ranges<\/h2>\n

The newly developed PHEV with a system power of 171 kW (232 PS) can be ordered now and is front-wheel drive. <\/p>\n

Three electric drives with outputs of 100 kW (136 PS), 160 kW (218 PS), and 210 kW (286 PS) and a net battery capacity of 64 kWh are coming soon. There will also be an electric version with reduced power and a smaller battery for urban delivery transport. The all-electric models are RWD, and an AWD version is planned for a later date. <\/p>\n

VW Transporter specs<\/h2>\n

VW\u2019s Bulli family of vans recall the original VW Microbus, and VW says the Transporters have hallmark features of Bulli vans: \u201cthe high and clear dash panel, the high seat position, and the ergonomic layout of all controls.\u201d <\/p>\n

The new Transporter is bigger \u2013 it has an extra 146 mm compared with the T6.1 and is now 5,050 mm long. Its wheelbase has been extended by 97 mm to 3,100\u00a0mm (a wheelbase extended by 400 mm will also be available as an option for a total length of 5,450\u00a0mm). At 2,032\u00a0mm, its exterior width has grown by 128\u00a0mm (without exterior mirrors).<\/p>\n

The increased length, width, and wheelbase have significantly enlarged the new Transporters\u2019s load capacity.\u00a0The largest stowage volume of the versions with a normal wheelbase is now 5.8 cubic meters (204.8 cubic feet). The long wheelbase and high roof versions will accommodate up to 9 cubic meters (317.8 cubic feet).<\/p>\n

USB-A, USB-C, and 12V sockets are included, and the electric Transporter will offer two additional sockets as an option. The total output of the 230V system is up to 2,300 watts and can power anything from laptops to electrical saws.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The Transporter, with a normal roof of less than 2 meters (6.5 feet), fits into conventional multi-story car parks. The normal wheelbase has a turning circle of 11.8 meters (38.7 feet), so it can maneuver through tight bends. The maximum payload is up to 1.33 tonnes and it can pull trailers weighing up to 2.8 tonnes, depending on the variant.<\/p>\n

Volkswagen says it\u2019s expanded the standard equipment package for all of its new Transporter models:<\/p>\n