Volkswagen’s Industrial Car arm has revealed a brand new Transporter. Dubbed the T7, it is largely based mostly on the Ford Tourneo/Transit Customized. That is eveident from the rear finish’s form, although VW’s made an effort to present the entrance finish a singular look paying homage to the T6.1 predecessor.
The seventh technology of the ever-popular Europe-market van is launching in three variants—property, panel van, and flatbed—and because the Caravelle for passenger transport. State-of-the-art turbo diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electrical drives present loads of selection for consumers. All-wheel drive is out there as an possibility.
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The brand new Transporter will launch in Germany at the start of 2025. VW will provide the Transporter in its house nation with considerably extra customary tools than the outgoing T6.1. As a panel van, it begins from €36,780 ($39,681 at right this moment’s alternate charge), and as a flatbed van with crew cab from €39,130 ($42,216).
Fashions
VW is providing the brand new Transporter as a panel van (cargo transport with out rear home windows), panel van plus (load compartment with second row of seats for mixed items and passenger transportation), property (for passenger transportation), and as a crew cab (platform physique with lengthy wheelbase). The latter units it aside from its Ford sibling. Property and panel vans with a excessive roof and an prolonged wheelbase are optionally out there.
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VW developed the extra unique Caravelle possibility, with its 9 seats, for business passenger transportation—a super shuttle and large-capacity cab. The Caravelle shall be supplied in a primary model, a mid-range Life trim, and a prime Model model. VW will even provide it with an prolonged wheelbase.
There may be additionally the PanAmericana. With its strong all-terrain design and unique tools particulars, this rugged van shall be out there within the new technology based mostly on the Transporter and the Caravelle.
Drivetrains
Along with the most recent turbodiesel engines (TDI), each fashions shall be out there with plug-in hybrid drive and purely electrical drive. Three energy variants of the brand new TDI engines can be found within the pre-sales section, which has already began. They develop 109 hp, 148 hp, and 168 hp.
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The newly developed 229-hp plug-in hybrid eHybrid drivetrain can also be already out there to order. VW will quickly comply with it with three electrical drivetrains with outputs of 134 hp, 215 hp, and 281 hp respectively, every with a web battery capability of 64 kilowatt hours.
There will even be an electrical model with lowered energy and a smaller battery for city supply visitors. The TDI and eHybrid fashions are front-wheel drive. 4Motion all-wheel drive is out there for TDI variations with 148 hp or extra. The purely electrical fashions have rear-wheel drive, and an all-wheel drive model can also be deliberate for later. The 168-hp TDI is provided with an eight-speed automated transmission as customary, whereas the 148 hp motor has it out there as an possibility. An automated transmission is necessary for the plug-in hybrid and electrical fashions.
Inside
The seventh-generation van now has push-button begin subsequent to the 12.0-inch digital instrument show and the 13.0-inch infotainment display screen. The usual multifunction steering wheel comes with clearly organized buttons. Drivers can change the infotainment quantity by way of the steering wheel or a basic rotary knob. VW eliminated the handbrake lever, making it a swap on the dashboard.
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VW Transporter and Caravelle (2025)
Additionally new is the space-saving steering column selector lever for the automated vans. It allows even higher entry to the load or passenger compartment. Giant cup holders within the entrance heart console (relying on tools) and extra cup holders and sensible storage compartments within the higher space of the dashboard make on a regular basis work simpler. It has a excessive and clearly organized dashboard, a excessive seating place, and an ergonomically optimized association of all controls of a typical van.
Dimensions
The brand new van is 198.82 inches lengthy, 5.75 inches longer than the T6.1. Its wheelbase has grown by 3.82 inches to 122.10, however in the event you want extra room, there’s an non-compulsory 15.78-inches longer wheelbase model with an total size of 214.57 inches. At 80.0 inches, the Transporter provides an exterior width 5.04 inches wider than its predecessors, excluding the mirrors. The utmost width between the wheel arches has been elevated by 5.83 inches to 54.80 inches. In response to VW, Euro pallets can now be stowed “with ease.”
The load compartment size on the van ground with the usual wheelbase is 102.44 inches, a rise of two.40 inches. With an prolonged wheelbase, the load compartment size will increase to 118.19 inches. Because of the rise in size, width, and wheelbase, VW has been capable of improve the load quantity of the Transporter considerably. The biggest stowage quantity of the variations with the common wheelbase is now 204.8 cubic ft.
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The long-wheelbase, high-roof variations will be capable of maintain as much as 317.8 cubic ft of cargo. The Transporter may be geared up with as much as six seats within the passenger compartment and numerous partition partitions.
Electrical energy within the inside
The brand new van has a number of energy provide sources, together with USB-A, USB-C, and 12-volt retailers. Non-obligatory is a connection for 230V gadgets. Within the diesel variations, the 230V socket is at all times positioned on the driving force’s seat body. On request, the van with electrical drive will even have two further sockets within the D-pillar space. The overall output of the 230V system is as much as 2,300 watts. This implies an acceptable energy supply exists for numerous electrical gadgets, like laptops and round saws.
Payload and towing capability
Regardless of its customary dimensions, the brand new van, with a peak of lower than 6.6 ft with the common roof possibility, suits into all customary parking garages. It additionally takes tight bends with ease on account of its 38.7-foot turning circle (for the usual wheelbase).
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Ford Tourneo Customized (October 2023)
As well as, Volkswagen Industrial Autos has ensured that this automotive device for professionals may carry the burden of its cargo. The utmost payload capability is as much as 1.33 tons. The brand new Transporter technology may pull trailers weighing as much as 2.8 tons, relying on the variant. The earlier van may solely tow as much as 2.5 tons.
Tools
The brand new Transporter has extra customary tools than ever earlier than. Commonplace options embody LED headlights, LED tail lights, an digital parking brake with auto-hold perform, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 13-inch infotainment system touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
VW Transporter PanAmericana (2025)
As well as, a multifunction steering wheel, a keyless begin system, a rain sensor, the Lane Help lane departure warning system, a entrance help emergency braking system, and visitors signal recognition are additionally included. The panel van is now additionally geared up with a partition wall as customary. In the meantime, the property with home windows within the rear has three particular person seats within the second row of seats and an audio system with six as a substitute of 4 loudspeakers.
The Caravelle in Element
The Caravelle is the perfect selection for a large-capacity cab or shuttle. Even the fundamental model provides a detachable three-seat bench within the third row as customary, offering 9 seats. In comparison with the Transporter variations, the Caravelle options upgraded seat materials, aspect and curtain airbags within the cab, and an audio system with ten loudspeakers.
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The mid-range Life trim stage is enhanced by options comparable to bumpers, exterior mirror housings and door handles painted in physique colour, air-con, armrests for the driving force’s seat, a height-adjustable entrance passenger seat with lumbar adjustment, and armrests just like the driving force’s seat, unbiased decors, three further USB ports within the passenger compartment, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The Caravelle Model may be acknowledged from the surface by its unbiased entrance part with a darkish contrasting crossbar and an built-in chrome clasp. The chrome clasp is sustained into the LED matrix headlights, that are customary on this case. Different options of the Caravelle Model in comparison with the Life model embody LED tail lights with individualized gentle signature, privateness glazing within the rear, and 17-inch alloy wheels.
Additionally customary is the electrical locking and beginning “Keyless Entry” system, electrically folding exterior mirrors, bi-colored leatherette seats, unbiased purposes within the inside, a multifunction leather-based steering wheel, a big heart console with cup holders, a three-zone automated air-con system with further management panel for the rear, and solar blinds within the second row of seats. The Caravelle may be optionally upgraded with particulars comparable to a big panoramic roof and a Harman Kardon sound system with 14 loudspeakers, together with a subwoofer.
The “PanAmericana” in Element
The fourth technology of the Transporter was out there in 2001 with a PanAmericana tools bundle. Now, it is again and prepared for journey.
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VW Transporter PanAmericana (2025)
On the surface, the brand new PanAmericana is recognizable by its strong all-terrain cladding on the aspect skirts and wheel arches, grained bumpers with a take-anywhere high quality, and a painted radiator grille. Foiling additionally protects the tailgate and the rear wing doorways within the decrease part.
Inside, this van welcomes the driving force and passengers with illuminated chrome steel inlays for the steps, high-gloss black purposes within the dashboard, and chrome door inside controls. Additionally distinctive are unique seat materials with PanAmericana lettering included into the backrests and color-coordinated contrasting stitching.
The Caravelle PanAmericana comes customary with the brand new 19-inch “Indianapolis” alloy wheels in black with high-sheen surfaces. This wheel is an possibility for the PanAmericana van. The non-compulsory 4Motion all-wheel drive suits completely with the character and vary of purposes of each PanAmericana variations.