latest version Volkswagen Multivan It was revealed at the IAA Transport show in Germany in September, but the company has now announced more details of the new model. plug-in hybrid Model, including range and technical specifications, at least for the European market.

Although it’s not yet available in the UK, Volkswagen has made the Multivan eHybrid 4Motion available in Europe for €70,668 (around £60,000).

Despite what the Multivan’s van-like proportions might suggest, it uses VW’s MQB evo platform, meaning it benefits from broadly the same powertrains as a range of VW Group cars. And like those who have recently been given a makeover volkswagen golfThe Multivan uses Volkswagen’s new second-generation ‘eHybrid’ plug-in hybrid system and 4Motion all-wheel drive system.

Like the pre-facelift Golf eHybrid, the Multivan eHybrid featured a 1.4 TSI gasoline engine and an electric motor delivering a total power of 215 hp; In the Multivan, a 13kWh battery offered a potential range of 30 miles.

However, the new version comes with a 1.5-litre TSI four-cylinder unit with a larger 19.7 kWh battery, paired with a six-speed automatic. For the first time, VW combines this new plug-in hybrid setup with all-wheel drive, and it not only delivers more power (241 hp and 350 Nm of torque). torque), but also more range. The Multivan eHybrid 4Motion has an electric-only range of 95 kilometres; This is almost twice as much as the old version. The electric powertrain alone can power the Multivan at speeds up to 80 mph.

Charging has also been improved over the old Multivan PHEV. It now has a charging capacity of 50 kW (instead of 3.6 kW), so we expect a 20 to 80 percent charge to take around 30 minutes.

The German market Multivan eHybrid 4Motion comes with ‘Bulli’ badging (Bulli is a nickname given to VW vans in Germany). Inside, we expect the plug-in hybrid version to be on par with its predecessor, with seven seats, twin 10-inch screens and the option of a huge panoramic sunroof. Pricing and availability in the UK is yet to be confirmed, and if it goes on sale it’s likely to be the most expensive version of the Multivan.

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