Why the new Volkswagen T7 Multivan PHEV is better than VW T6 Caravelle. Full review.

New Volkswagen T7 Multivan eHybrid PHEV - Better than T6 or ID.Buzz? VW's T7 Multivan is a slightly confusing vehicle, because it is on sale alongside the T6.1 Transporter and the nearly-on-sale ID.Buzz. The T7 Multivan essentially replaces the ancient Sharan and Caravelle MPV in order to be VW's go-to 7-chair people carrier.

It is based upon the MQB platform, which is similar to the Golf, Passat, Arteon underpinnings - not a commercial vehicle platform like the T6. The ID. Buzz uses the dedicated all-new EV platform (called the MEB). In this review Jonny drives the PHEV version, called the eHybrid, which combines a petrol 1.4 TSI (turbo direct injection intercooled) engine with 85kW elec motor to create 218PS and a theoretical 148-156mpg. The T7 will drive on EV power only for up to 31 miles WLTP.

The T7 drives similarly, and really it is a 50/50 of T6 and Buzz in both looks and execution. A few folks thought it was a Buzz, especially with the £2700 two tone option. It certainly got a lot of attention from T4, T5 and T6 perverts.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
1:32 Dimensions Vs ID. Buzz
1:43 Engine specs
1:58 Charging specs
2:32 Same MQB platform as Golf
2:55 Mpg and efficiency
4:30 EV preheat and departure time
5:27 10.4kWh battery pack
6:35 Configurable day van
7:00 Prices
7:20 Trim levels
7:52 Frontal design
8:30 Wheel design
9:15 Electric sliding doors
9:47 Rear design
10:22 Boot space
11:32 Infotainment
12:20 All DSG gearboxes
12:53 Hybrid and e-only mode
15:40 Towing capacity
15:56 SEAT CONFIGURATIONS
18:07 SPECIAL CENTRE CONSOLE
19:05 Trays
20:38 Weight
21:53 Annoying software
23:03 Verdict

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