utton located between the cockpit and infotainment display. The dashboard includes a digital cockpit with a 30 cm display and a 13-inch infotainment screen. A built-in 5G module allows software updates and digital data transfer. The company also provides taxi and private hire versions of the Caddy, Multivan, ID. Buzz, and Crafter models. The new 8-seater models, with an optional 9-seat configuration, start at EUR 46,600 for Transporter taxi packa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

VW Commercial Vehicles updates Multivan with refreshed design, new colours and wheels On March 19, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed updates for the current Multivan model, including a refreshed design, new colours, and new wheels. The front design keeps the classic VW Bus look but with a more modern style. The bumper and grille are now more clearly divided, making the vehicle look wider, and the redesigned LED headlights have a new light p...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

VW Commercial vehicles reveals 2026 product updates across its lineup On March 12, VW Commercial Vehicles announced the several product and technology updates for 2026. At its annual media conference, CEO Stefan Mecha showed the first design sketches of the updated Volkswagen Caddy and Volkswagen Multivan, which will have a refreshed exterior design and improved interiors. New features such as Vehicle-2-Load (V2L), Good Night Package, and camp mo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

VWCV to expand 2026 lineup with new ID. Buzz Cargo and enhanced Transporter range On January 15, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced it plans to expand its lineup in 2026. This includes launching the ID. Buzz Cargo with a long wheelbase. The Multivan and California models will also receive a fully modernized cockpit, refreshed design, and updated drivetrains. In 2026, the new Transporter range will include 13 body styles, 11 powertrai...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/15

CUPRA Leon, SEAT Leon, Toyota Yaris Cross (4-star), and Volkswagen ID.3 models were reviewed. CUPRA Formentor led with 91% adult protection, and 86% for child protection, while the VW ID.3 stood out with 86% adult protection, and 87% child safety. Both models received 5-star rating. Volkswagen’s Multivan and Caddy both earned 4-star rating, covering the large and small people-carrier segments. Based on Euro NCAP press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/19

h a market share of around 27%. Global BEV share after three quarters rises significantly from 8% to 11% compared to the previous year, climbing from 12% to 20% in Western Europe. The rise in orders is mainly driven by new models across all powertrains, including the VW ID.7 Tourer, VW Transporter/ Multivan, CUPRA Terramar, Skoda Elroq, Audi Q6 e-tron, and Porsche 911. BEV orders surged 64% and made up around 22% of total orders in Western Europe...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

t the Zwickau plant in Saxony, where the ID.3 and Cupra Born are built, production will stop for a week starting October 6, 2025. The Emden plant, which produces the ID.4 and ID.7, has reduced working hours and plans several short production stops. Whereas, in the Hanover plant, the ID.Buzz and T7 Multivan are produced, will close for five days during the fall break. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/26

VW unveils eHybrid 4MOTION AWD PHEV system for Multivan and California On June 30, VW Commercial Vehicles announced that it has developed a new plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive system for the Multivan and California, called eHybrid 4MOTION. It uses one electric motor on each axle, offering electric driving, strong traction, and long-distance capability. There are four drive modes i.e., Eco, Comfort, Sport, and Individual. In Eco and Comfort, the re...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles adds eight-seater variant in Multivan lineup On May 26, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it is adding an eight-seater option to its Multivan lineup, joining the existing five-, six-, and seven-seat versions. With three individual seats in both the second and third rows, the new model offers greater flexibility and comfort for larger groups. All rear seats can be individually moved or removed to keep the...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

producing Audi Q4 e-tron and Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron. It will have a single production line for vehicles from 2027. Dresden’s Transparent Factory will cease operations by 2025. The main plant Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles plant in Hannover will remain the production site for the ID.Buzz and the Multivan. Concrete measures have been agreed to sustainably reduce factory costs.VW Group Components targets a EUR 3 billion efficiency gain by 2030. ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/21

Volkswagen unveils PHEV AWD versions for Multivan and California On November 5, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles unveiled new plug-in hybrid version of the Multivan and California, featuring all-wheel drive and a highly efficient drive system. The hybrid system combines electric and gasoline power. The Multivan and California plug-in hybrids feature a new second-generation eHybrid drive system, using a high-tech 1.5 TSI evo2 turbo gasoline engine w...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Kumho Tire to supply new car tires for Volkswagen Multivan T7 On August 19, Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. (Kumho Tire) announced that it would supply ECSTA HS52 as original equipment (OE) tires for Volkswagen's 'Multivan T7', the 7th generation. The supplied sizes are 2 standards (235/55R17, 235/50R18). The tire is suitable for both sedans and sports vehicles. By applying a solid block design to the tread pattern design, the tire maintains a constant fric...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/20

l measures, carried out by 5,000 VWN employees and external partners. The company changed the timing in the assembly lines, relocated work areas with robots and other machines, and integrated new and modern technologies into the factory. The company prepared everything in the factory to produce the Multivan and ID. Buzz, which are now each produced on one line. VWN is also prepared for the additional derivatives of ID. Buzz and Multivan, includin...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/29

Addison Lee, UK increases sustainable fleet with 600 Volkswagen multivan hybrids in London On February 12, Volkswagen UK announced that Addison Lee, private hire and taxi firm has added 600 new Volkswagen Multivan hybrid vehicles to its fleet. These hybrids replace diesel people carriers, joining the existing 1,000-strong fleet of all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 vehicles and 400 Audi A6 low-emission vehicles. Addison Lee's choice of the Multivan is ...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/12

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles updates about line-up for 2024 On January 11, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it would present each vehicle as either a completely new model or with a product upgrade in 2024. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will celebrate the world premiere of the new Transporter. This completes the trio comprising ID. Buzz, Multivan, and new Transporter. The new California will also make its global debut in 2024 and l...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/11

VW Commercial Vehicles unveils redesigned Transporter and Caravelle van range On December 11, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles introduced a completely redesigned range of Transporter and Caravelle variants. The new lineup comprises three models: Transporter, Multivan, and ID.Buzz. The lineup includes panel vans, Kombi, dropside vehicles with double cabs, and the Caravelle, offering various combinations with turbodiesel engines (TDI), plug-in hybrid...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/12

n a variety of trims and configurations including a nine-seat Shuttle, two-row Kombi, and a cargo-carrying panel van, along with a possible Sportline model.  With these changes, the Transporter will no longer serve as the basis for the California camper, however, which will soon be based on the VW Multivan MPV instead. (multiple sources on October 7, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/13

reduce production in Hanover due to a lack of engine parts from Slovenia. It will not be able to produce combustion engines in Hanover for a few weeks from mid-September. However, the production of ID.Buzz is not impacted. But, the production of the classic Transporter T6.1 will be stopped. The T7 Multivan will only be built as a plug-in hybrid.Based on multiple sourcesKeyword: plant operating status ...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/05

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is modernizing Hanover plant for enhanced production On August 9, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announced that it will carry out extensive modernization projects at the Hanover plant during the three weeks summer break. These aimed to maintain successful production of T6.1 until next summer while meeting production goals for ID. Buzz and Multivan.Over 550 measures were undertaken across the press shop, body shop, p...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/11

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reveals model launch plan and autonomous driving strategy On March 23, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced a 10-point plan for 2023.In summer 2023, the ID. Buzz with a long wheelbase will be presented. The Bulli will return to the North American market in this version. After the Multivan, the Caddy will be the next to be offered as a PHEV. For this year, VWCV will also present next-generation California ...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/23