Volkswagen Multivan Plug-In Hybrid
The all-new Multivan Plug-In Hybrid represents the very first electrified offering from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand.
Mar 4, 2022
The new Multivan’s plug-in electric technology allows the practical load-carrier to travel up to 42km on pure electric power. Pricing will start from $78,800 (plus ORCs) when it arrives on Kiwi shores in May.
The brand new T7 platform underpinning the latest Multivan has evolved from a long-standing heritage and pays homage to the DNA of its Kombi predecessor.
Due to arrive in New Zealand during the second quarter of 2022, the all-new Multivan Plug-In Hybrid represents the very first electrified offering from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand. It also bears the unmistakable genes of the world’s best-known van design.
The brand new T7 platform has evolved from a long-standing heritage and pays homage to the DNA of its Kombi predecessor while providing an electric solution to suit Kiwi families, says Kevin Richards, General Manager of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles New Zealand.
“The iconic design has undergone evolutionary development, that ushers in a new era for the brand and for mobility,” he says. “This iteration’s high-tech features and flexibility gives busy families especially, solutions to today's rapidly changing transport needs.”
With up to seven seats available within its generously proportioned interior, the Multivan PHEV assumes more than ever the key role of a versatile all-rounder. Designed above all for families and active, sporty people, the updated van’s completely new seating and cargo space system accommodates countless mobility scenarios.
Volkswagen Commercial says this seventh generation is also the most progressive Multivan ever, launching with a Plug-in-Hybrid solution that can deliver lower emissions while still providing the range assurance needed to tackle long journeys and New Zealand roads.
The PHEV technology provides travel for distances up to 42km on pure electric, making the majority of school drop-offs and work commutes environmentally ‘guilt-free’ too.
Pricing for the family model will start from $78,800 plus on road costs. Coupled with the government’s Clean Car Discount, the Family variant will qualify for a rebate which ultimately enables a price-point to spec that places the Multivan above the competition, says Volkswagen Commercial New Zealand.
More local specification and model information will follow in May, with Volkswagen Commercial New Zealand anticipating strong pre-sale demand.