Volkswagen Transporter (T7)

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Volkswagen Transporter / Caravelle (T7)
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Volkswagen Transporter
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Also called Ford Transit Custom / Tourneo Custom
Production2024–present
Assembly Turkey: Gölcük, Kocaeli (Ford Otosan)
Body and chassis
Class Light commercial vehicle (M)
Body style 6-door van
5-door minibus
4-door crew cab
Layout
Platform
Related Ford Transit Custom
Powertrain
Engine Diesel:
2.0 L TDI I4 turbo
Petrol hybrid:
2.5 L Duratec iVCT PHEV I4 turbo
Transmission 6-speed manual
8-speed automatic
Battery 16.5 kWh Li-NMC (PHEV)
64 or 83 kWh lithium ion (EV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3,100/3,500 mm (122.0/137.8 in)
Length5,050/5,450 mm (198.8/214.6 in)
Width2,030 mm (79.9 in)
Height2,000 mm (78.7 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Volkswagen Transporter (T6)

The Volkswagen Transporter T7 and the passenger variant Caravelle were unveiled in August 2024. [1] Unlike the Multivan T7 based on the modular MQB platform, the Transporter T7 is based on the Ford Transit Custom. [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Volkswagen Transporter and Caravelle (2024). Here is the 7th generation utility and minibus". L'Argus (in French). 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  2. https://www.carscoops.com/2024/08/vw-transporter-t7-breaks-cover-with-rugged-panamericana-trim/
  3. "The new VW Transporter is Actually a Ford Underneath".