- Volkswagen revealed the seventh-generation Transporter van, which can be optioned with diesel, hybrid, or electric powertrains.
- The new Transporter measures 5.7 inches longer and 5.0 inches wider than the previous model, with the wheelbase stretching by 3.8 inches.
- The company hasn’t yet revealed pricing, but we don’t have to worry about that in the United States, as it won’t be offered here.
Volkswagen just revealed the first images of the seventh-generation Transporter van with the moniker T7. If you’re an American like us, you probably won’t know what that is—think of it like a Ford Transit (the two even share a platform). The new Transporter has grown and can be equipped with one of three diesel engines, a plug-in-hybrid setup, or a trio of electric powertrains.
The VW T7 is 5.7 inches longer than the outgoing model. It’s also 5.0 inches wider, and the wheelbase has grown by 3.8 inches. The exterior has been redesigned with new lighting elements at the front and rear. Customers can choose between 17- and 19-inch wheel options.
In addition to the many color options, customers can choose between seven total powertrains. A trio of diesel engines make between 109 and 168 horsepower. There are also three electric powertrains, which range from 134 to 282 hp. There’s also a 229-hp plug-in-hybrid option. Front-wheel drive is standard on the diesel and hybrid models, while the more powerful diesels can be optioned with all-wheel drive.
Like most vans in its class, the Transporter T7 will be offered in multiple configurations. There are two passenger-focused models (the Kombi and the more premium Caravelle, which seats nine) and a panel van focused on transporting goods. There’s further room for customization with an extended-wheelbase option and the choice of a higher roof.
Pricing for the new Transporter hasn’t yet been revealed, though we won’t have to worry about that in the United States, as VW has no intentions of selling it here. At least we still have the Transit.
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
Source: Motor - aranddriver.com
