Volkswagen Multivan T7 Caravelle - Successor gets More Versatility And Hybrid Power (2022)

2022 Volkswagen Multivan T7: Caravelle successor gets More Versatility And Hybrid Power Arguably the biggest news for the next-generation van is its next-generation powertrain. For the first time, the Multivan gets a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Called eHybrid, it combines a 1.4-liter TSI engine with an 85kW electric motor to generates a total of 215 horsepower (160 kilowatts). A 13-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery is mounted low under the van&floor with the charging port located on the right side. VW doesn&yet have stats for electric-only speed or range, instead telling us the Multivan is capable of short urban trips. Power for the eHybrid is handled exclusively by a six-speed DSG transmission. Should electricity not be your thing, VW continues to offer pure internal combustion power. At launch, buyers can choose between either a turbocharged 1.5-liter TSI mill making 134 hp (100 kW) or a beefier turbocharged 2.0-liter TSI engine good for 201 hp (150 kW). Both engines burn gasoline, though a four-cylinder turbo diesel with 148 hp (110 kW) will be offered next year. Regardless of the engine, a seven-speed DSG is the only transmission available. Of course, the point of the Multivan is to be multi-purpose, and on that front the T7 doesn&disappoint. It&slightly larger overall compared to its predecessor, with an extended version offering 143 cubic feet (4,053 liters) of luggage space. You&likely already heard about the new modular seating system with individual rear seats that...