Recently, a highly anticipated new generation of Volkswagen Transporter (T7) electric version of the test vehicle was photographed by foreign media, which attracted widespread attention. The vehicle differs from its predecessor in that it has an electric system and a two-row truck structure with an open tailgate cargo compartment at the rear. This design allows the new transporter to be used in a more flexible and versatile commercial vehicle market.
It is understood that the new Transporter shares the same platform as the Ford Transit and is scheduled to be officially released in the summer of 2024. This partnership brings more opportunities for innovation and development for both brands. In December last year, the new generation of Volkswagen Transporter has opened reservations in Germany, with a starting price of about 290,000 yuan, showing the high level of attention and expectation of consumers for this car.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed in an official teaser that the new Transporter family is available in a variety of body forms, including a regular van version with two body heights and an optional split tailgate. In addition, the new Transporter will also be available in a van version with a double-row passenger compartment design with an open cargo compartment at the rear of the body, which also has a three-sided openable steeplechase and can be rolled over as a whole, greatly improving the convenience of loading and unloading.
In terms of dimensions, the new transporter is 146 mm longer and 128 mm wider than the previous model, with a wheelbase of 3,100 mm, while also offering an extended wheelbase model with a length of 5,450 mm to meet the needs of different consumers.
It is worth mentioning that as a result of the partnership between Volkswagen and Ford, the production of the new transporter has also been transferred from the Hannover plant in Germany to the Ford Otosan plant in Turkey. In the future, the Volkswagen Bulli family will be run by IDConsisting of the Buzz, the Multivan T7 and the new Transporter, the launch of this series of models will bring more choices to consumers.
In view of the appearance design of the new transporter, foreign media drew an imaginary picture based on spy photos and teaser pictures. As can be seen from the picture, the new transporter continues the overall shape of the square box style and incorporates the unique design elements of the Volkswagen brand, forming a distinct styling difference from the Ford Transit on the same platform. It is expected that the new Transporter will be equipped with LED light source front and rear light clusters as standard, and is expected to provide a front face design with a continuous LED light strip, making the vehicle more stylish and dynamic.
Inside, the new transporter is expected to feature a 12-inch LCD instrument cluster and a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen center console. The front floor will likely continue to have a left-right layout, and the multi-function steering wheel will be designed with physical buttons to provide a more convenient operation experience.
In terms of power, the new transporter will be available in four power forms: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and pure electric, and the first vehicle will be electric. While details about the electric version of the new Transporter are not yet available, it can be speculated that the Ford Transit Custom on the same platform has a maximum electric motor of 160 kW and a range of 380 km. As a result, it is expected that the electric version of the new Transporter will be similar in terms of power parameters and range.
In addition to the electric version, the new transporter is available as an option with three tuning 20t diesel engine and 25-liter plug-in hybrid system. Front-wheel drive will be available as standard for internal combustion engine models, while all-wheel drive will also be available for diesel high-power models. According to foreign media reports, the load mass of the new transporter diesel model is 13 tons (100 kg more than the previous generation) with a towing mass of 28 tons, which meets the needs of commercial vehicle users for carrying capacity.
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Overall, the electric version of the new Volkswagen Transporter (T7) has attracted a lot of attention. The car will bring more choice and convenience to consumers with its electric system and flexible body structure. With the partnership between Volkswagen and Ford, the new Transporter will show even better performance in the commercial vehicle market, bringing users a more efficient and environmentally friendly travel experience. We'll be waiting to see what happens when the new transporter is officially released.