- The seventh generation of the VW Transporter will launch in Europe in Q1 2025.
- The LCV is heavily based on the Ford Transit Custom but has a few unique styling features.
- It will be offered with diesel, PHEV, and fully electric powertrains.
Volkswagen’s commercial division has shared another teaser of the upcoming Transporter T7, this time focusing on its exterior design. The van that is based on the Ford Transit Custom will replace the discontinued T6.1 model, joining the passenger-focused Multivan and ID. Buzz in VW’s so-called “Bulli family”.
If you’re wondering why VW has three similarly-sized vans in its lineup there is a simple explanation. The MQB-based Multivan T7 and the fully electric ID. Buzz Cargo couldn’t replace the aging, but still popular Transporter T6.1, which had to be discontinued due to the new emission and cybersecurity regulations. To avoid the hustle of investing in an all-new ladder-frame-based van, VW utilized its partnership with Ford resulting in the first Transit-based Transporter.
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Its close ties with the Ford Transit Custom twin gave limited freedom to VW designers as expected in a van. The team headed by Albert Kirzinger, put a lot of emphasis on the nose, which looks instantly recognizable as a VW, combining styling cues from the Multivan and the ID. Buzz.
The profile is largely shared with the Ford, although VW opted for a completely flat beltline on the front side windows. The Transporter will also get new designs for the alloy wheels measuring 16, 17, or 19 inches in diameter. The coolest option will be the 19-inch Indianapolis alloys, featuring six black spokes and a diamond-cut rim flange.
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At the back, the Transporter gets its own pair of taillights with slim LED graphics and body-colored inserts, reminiscent of those in the Ranger-based VW Amarok. As with the vast majority of vans, the T7 will be available with either a tailgate or dual rear doors.
The VW Transporter T7 measures between 5,050 and 5,450 mm (198.8 – 214.6 inches) long, depending on the version. The van will mirror the 3,100 mm (122 inches) and 3,500 mm (137.8 inches) wheelbase lengths of the Ford twin, and will be offered in different interior configurations.
The same applies to the available powertrains, comprising diesel, plug-in hybrid, and fully electric options. The power outputs range from 108 hp (81 kW / 110 PS) all the way up to 282 hp (210 kW / 286 PS) for the flagship EV. As in the Ford, the fuel port is located under the B-pillars while the charging socket on the PHEV and BEV versions is mounted on the front bumper under the right headlight.
VW has already started pre-sales of the Transporter T7 in Europe, with prices starting from €36,780 ($33,942). The market launch of the van is scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. Production will take place at the Ford Otosan plant in Kocaeli, Turkey, alongside the Ford Transit/Tourneo Custom.