2022 VW Multivan (T7) volkswagen t7 multivan! excellent minivan! interior, exterior (review)

VW's much-loved all-purpose van for everything from contractors to adventurous campers is now official. That is, it's official in Multivan form. 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's floor with the charging port located on the right side. VW doesn't 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't disappoint. It's slightly larger overall compared to its predecessor, with an extended version offering 143 cubic feet (4,053 liters) of luggage space. You've likely already...