This is our in-depth review of the 2022 VW Multivan T7. We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology. ►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ru-vid.com ►Compare the Mercedes V-Class: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-17aDyE7EXVc.html 00:00 Introduction 00:10 Exterior & technology Multivan T7 00:57 Length & side profile short version 01:49 Rear & towing 02:16 T7 Long version 02:58 Interior front 04:02 Cockpit & seats 06:36 Digital instruments 06:54 Head-up-Display 07:02 Infotainment system 08:32 Rear seating 2nd row (short version) 10:04 Table 11:18 Taking out individual seats 12:04 3rd row (short version) 14:01 Trunk (short version) 15:16 Taking out more seats 😅 18:31 Interior comparison long version 17:13 Engines with Plugin-Hybrid (PHEV) 17:51 Multivan T7, commercial platform & ID Buzz EV? #VW #VWMultivan Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
It is lost a lot advantages t5-t6 has , ground clearance ,cabin&cargo space, integrated safety belts into seats, sunshades on side windows, etc. T7 is more like Sharan replacement auto, or expensive alternative to PSA traveller-zafira life-space tourer vans.
As a day van alternative to the T6.1, I think it works. I don't see why VW aren't offering 'Beach' or even California variants considering they did something like that for their smallest van that was essentially a car too. Any family that test drives both the T7 and T6.1 back to back will choose the more comfortable vehicle. Not everyone wants a diesel commercial van as their family car and the slight compromise in interior space is worth it. I can't wait for the ID Buzz.
That's the VW quality we need in the ID3/ID4 : nicer seats, better dashboard. Only the sliders for volume and temperature should be replaced by genuine buttons and then VW is back...
You are absolutely right. I just tried the ID3 and i was shocked by the poor quality of the interior for a 40k€ car. With options in the configuration i chose i was close to 50k€. For this price i want a nice interior, not something that reminds me of east Germany in the eighties.
@@alfrredd people blame Volkswagen too fast, skoda didn t even want to make suvs until Volkswagen forced them and its now their biggest seller, and MAN is making commercial vans. its with Volkswagen that we also have insane Lamborghini suv s
This looks so cool and the interior also very well thought out. The dual tone color combo looks surprisingly neat, wonder why VW didn't offer this on other passenger cars, would be nice option for buyers ...
Not all passenger cars have such a pronounce and straight horizontal line. (Some WV cars offer a black roof, but that doesn't really count.) There is a T-Roc with a red roof on a white car. But I think the California T6 does the two tone a lot better than this new T7.
I understand that they use the MQB platform now. But it makes the car so unattractive with it's huge frontal overhang. It doesn't really look like a bus anymore but a huge van with a long nose. I would still go for the T6.1
@@mart_en for camping and lifestyle this will be better because it is more versatile with the MQB platform. The advantage of the old one is the heavy duty suspension, underbody protection, upgraded electric generator, higher ground clearance. This car is just for carrying as many people in comfort on the highway but it's not as robust as the commercial platform. Everything has pros and cons.
Flat floor offers so much flexibility for the seating configuration. I actually love this change. Plus Third row seats are more comfortable now because the seats are higher from floor - same as second row.
It's great that the rear passenger seats are on the same rail as the one in front of it, makes it so much easier to remove the rear seats by sliding them all the way forward.
Amazing, shape reminds me of the old ‘Mazda Bongo / Ford Freda’ from about 20 years ago that I use to import from Japan. Even the electric sliding door, sunroof, internal drop down tables all mounted on a 2.5L diesel Ford Ranger engine. And it cost less than €10k fully imported and had an electric pop-up roof and fridge / cooker in the back 👌🏽
Just a note: 1990 onward General Motors U-body MPV's / minivans: Pontiac Trans Sport / Chevrolet Lumina APV / Oldsmobile Silhouette. Same five individual removable seats. Three in the middle row, two in the third row. Any could be folded to form a table. For instance; the center one of the second row.
Thank you for your review, as always really well made. I'm extremely disappointed with T7. I want to replace my Renault Grand Espace IV as it hasn't got much luggage space. It has however 7 sliding seats with integrated seatbelts. This T7 has a similar approach but totally messed up by excluding integrated seatbelts. I took my family (5 kids) and tried to settle in T6.1. It was awesome. Kids loved it. When I sit behind the wheel (I'm 189cm tall), then I adjust the 2nd row seat to the same hight person and then I move the 3rd row bench forward to make myself comfortable I'm left with quite big trunk. Kids don't need that much space so the trunk could be even bigger. And all that in the 4.90cm long car. Way bigger than in the 4 cm shorter (4.86cm) Espace. I was really surprised how well thought T6.1 was. I've been waiting with decision to go with T6.1 until T7 comes out. The only thing that makes me want T7 is plugin hybrid which I might be find useful on day to day basis and more space between front seats. That's it. The new table is useless for the 3rd row as it can't be open due to the seats in the 2nd row. If they could be set in the backwards position it would make sense. But due to the seatbelts in the pillar it's impossible to drive like this. The trunk size is disappointing. What's good in sliding seats in the 3rd row if the seatbelts are in the pillar? How will a 6-10 year old kid reach the seatbelt if the seats are moved forward? No AWD? The other car I have is Subaru XV and I don't want the family car to be FWD. I want to go skiing with peace of mind it's not me whose gonna block the road due to snow or slippery conditions. I want to park on grass in the camp site and not have to pray it doesn't rain and I might get stuck there with 5 kids :-).
the confusion is from using the famous name multivan, this is not the replacement for what you think, the bigger multivans (8 seat versions, commercial versions, california, etc) will still be built in a bigger new different platform than this, its just that the T is branching to many platforms and uses, the full electric version will also be built in a different platform from the others. although it needs to be said you re talking about this new version without trying the long version 🙂( remember that this version alone has two lengths, a short and a longer one). here they re just the famous name multivan for the new replacement of the sharan.
Current Sharan you can fold all seats in the back to get your bike in. Then unfold to get back to 7 seats. Easy. New set up is a bit going backwards and less flexible. Like old Renault Espace. What if you want to take your bikes on a long journey but still have need for 7 seats at journeys end? Easy in current Sharan. But you are stuffed in T7 as you have had to leave seats at home.
A lot of cheap plastics throughout, and no damping on the storage bins, but the modularity of the captain's chairs appears to be a very useful item. Do any of the sun roofs open for ventilation? I really don't see the purpose of deleting the sun shade, especially here in California where it can turn the van into an over really fast. This van is going to need a powerful A/C with all that glass. The console trays in the rear are a clever idea. I hope they have USB ports. Finally, the trays on the rear seat, however, need to fold down not pull up.
The more I think about it the more sense it makes to split the model into a large practical MPV and a commercial vehicle. In the UK at least most T5/T6 Caravelle/Multivans were used as taxis. And I guess the commercial version will also be available as a nice passenger van too?
This is a hybrid, but the electric drive is subservient to the ICE drive. The ICE drive requires a DSG box. Instead the main drive could have been electric, with no gear box necessary and the ICE could power the battery (when required) and the electric drive. In this way the ICE could gradually be phased out as battery technology and the charging network improves without affecting the fundamental design of the vehicle.
Very nice review Thomas, well done on getting hold of these T7 models so early on. It will be interesting to see the California conversions of this vehicle and whether Californias remain as commercial or retail. For now I will carry on enjoying my lovely Cali Coast T6.1 !
This Multivan is the only version with the MQB platform. The T6.1 California will be replaced by a new vehicle with industrial platform being developed by Ford.
@@raulgarijocabanillas7836 Thanks, yeah thought as much. I'm wondering where this leaves the Transit, that usually has a very great place (sizewise) between the T6.1 and the Sprinter/Crafter (and the even larger Ducato). Interesting times for the camper market.
@@jh5kl The future Transit Custom will be the basis of the T7 Transporter. Just as the Caddy will be the basis of the next Transit/Tourneo Connect. The agreement between Ford and VW includes the use of the MEB platform for a Ford vehicle (as you said) and the cooperation in the commercial vehicle segments. All future Ford and VW commercial vehicles will share development.
I think it's about time to have a full electrc van/bus. We bought the Chrysler Pacifica electric hybrid because we wanted an electric car and needed a van for my mother who needs a wheelchair and a portable lift with takes up a lot of room. It's the only van that is electric hybrid which gets great mileage. Can't wait to see how this bus looks when it is completed. Love the idea of the different seating configurations and the moving console with the table looks great. Hope those features are in the final production of the bus. Our next car will be an all electric car. Would love to get the VW Bus.
Great review Thomas, so apart from this passenger MPV, are VW going to offer two versions on the commercial platform for the California one hybrid/diesel with Ford and one electric only (ID buzz).
It's need a 120 volt electric outlet for use electric appliances in the car, and function of turn on the AC or heater when car is off, like Tesla camping mode. It is a hybrid, therefore, please put the battery in good use.
VW please import T7 to USA. My T4 VW MPV was the last year the van was imported to states and has been best people and cargo mover for my family. Although nearly 20 years old I still get compliments from people that think it is new and wish they could buy one in the states.
I'd say 90-95% a sound NO WAY! US haven't got the now midsize T-vans since the T-4 or Eurovan (at that time they were imported from Germany and they started > U$40K).
Great seating options, very reminiscent of my 2007 Renault Espace, also with a full length panoramic roof. Nice though. Just £40,000+ more than I paid for my old Renault. If I had the cash, I'd certainly be interested in an upgrade.
Unfortunately with the engines line up many customers will turn to the new kind MB V300d. I've T6 BiT (150KW) and that's quite under-powered when fully loaded. Cars like this need powerful engines. VW should consider V6 if they wants to claim the "king" title.
Hello Thomas, is it possible to put 3 seats in the second row an 2 in the third row? My question is regarding traveling with 5 and having enough room for luggage. I have a Sharan and was thinking about selling it for this one, but two seats in the second row, doesn't suit me... Regards!
Best of even the German reviews. Thanks. Looks like you can have 8 single seats..... even if not officially allowed to. Dubious idea with the fixed seat belts in the c and d pillars. Should only need them in each seat, but they are missing in the outside seats. I will measure the inside of my t6.... The advantage of the t6 is that it is huge inside and short on the outside... same lenght outside as a small estate car
Hi there. I have a Transporter T6 without any option apart from an automatic gearbox and this is exactly what i was wondering. Do you have the exact same space in the back if you get rid of the extra seats.
Trading out four year old Sharan next week. I remember thinking that it was probably the last year for that model when we bought it. How wrong was I. And no real replacement showed up to replace it. This isn’t it. Shame, because despite it reliability (terrible) it’s practicality was unmatched and I’d have bought it’s successor. Maybe I’ll come back for the Buzz (assuming they finally give an ID a decent interior).
Er sieht sehr schick aus, irgendwie sehe ich darin die Studie des Microbus von 2001. Ab wann ist er denn zu konfigurieren ? Das Glasdach gefällt mir sehr gut, lässt sich das öffnen ?
It seems to be a good replacement for my Sharan soon. I only hope that VW will keep this nice dashboard and won't replace it by the owful one from ID series.
I was waiting for this one so long, thanks for such a quick review! However a bit disappointing in terms of the boot space and the lack of roof sun shade.
The seatbelts for the two second row seats shouldn't be on the B-pillar. Because now when the seats are turned backwards there won't be any seatbelts for the passengers. Those seatbelts should be placed on the seats instead, just like the 3rd row middle seat.
So, to turn 180 degree middle seats (just a click on T6) my wife will have to take 20kg weight on hands, turn it outside and exersise in? Hmmm. Just low roof on back? It is not JUST. Both options were very strong VW Mult advantage vs MB vans. Gone now. In any case thank you for great review!
@@UrbanExplorer614 I know it better than you can imagine. Thats why I said you have no idea what you are talking about. And you prove it with every comment you make. Only infantile remarks and lack of facts.
Here is the problem with the 3rd row seat. You can only really take them out after you have taken out the seat from the 2nd row and then re-install the 2nd seat.
I have always liked VW vans never owned one but dreamed of owning one. I wonder why they did not skip the hybrid and provide electric option. I was very much looking forward to the BUZZ. Just concerned that if this vehicle come to the USA and sells are not great VW will discontinue again and I know the electric will be well received especially with the previous VW missteps.
