Volkswagen Multivan T7 2021– car dimensions: 4973 mm long, 1941 mm wide and 1907 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,071 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay plus a digital cockpit. Three-zone climate control keeps all rows comfortable. Adaptive cruise control, front and rear parking sensors, reversing camera, automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning and lane keep assist come as standard, making long trips and tight manoeuvres straightforward.
With all seven seats in place there is 469 litres behind the third row. Remove the rear seats and space opens to 3672 litres up to the front seats on the standard wheelbase model.
Braked towing capacity reaches 2000 kg on most engines with 750 kg unbraked. Payload varies by engine and options but typically sits between 500 and 800 kg. The flat floor and removable seats suit mixed passenger and light cargo use without special heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension.
The cabin feels open and car-like with a flat floor and no fixed centre console, allowing easy walk-through to the rear. Individual seats in all rows slide on rails and remove quickly for flexible layouts, including face-to-face setups. Front seats offer height adjustment plus power lumbar as standard, with multi-way power and massage available on higher equipment. A sliding multi-function table provides cup holders and storage that works between any rows. Three-zone climate control and 30-colour ambient lighting appear on many Life specs, paired with a digital cockpit and large touchscreen for a modern lounge feel.
Diesel combined fuel use from 6.2 L/100 km
Service every 15 000 km or 12 months
Euro NCAP 5 stars in 2022
Standard multi-airbag suite with centre airbag
Standard ACC, Front Assist, Lane Assist and Travel Assist
ISOFIX on all second- and third-row seats plus TPMS
Fuel options cover efficient 2.0 TDI diesels with published combined figures starting at 6.2 L/100 km, petrol TSI units and a plug-in hybrid that adds electric-only short trips. AdBlue is required on diesels. Real-world use stays reasonable for the size thanks to the MQB platform and start-stop.
Servicing follows a 15 000 km or 12-month interval, whichever comes first, covering oil, filters and inspections. Flexible or fixed schedules are supported depending on conditions. Brake fluid changes occur at regular multi-year marks.
Safety starts with a 5-star Euro NCAP result from 2022 testing, showing strong adult and child protection scores plus a full set of airbags including a front centre bag. Standard kit includes adaptive cruise with stop-go, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keep, blind-spot monitoring, driver alert, multi-collision braking and eCall.
Living with the Multivan means easy seat reconfiguration for cargo or passengers, power sliding doors and tailgate on many examples, and durable materials. Keep up with the service schedule and tyre pressure monitoring to maintain the high safety equipment performance over time.
Length 4973 mm, Width 1941 mm, Height 1907 mm, Wheelbase 3124 mm (Multivan T7 2021-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW press datasheet, NZ Multivan 7 MY25 Spec Sheet and Australian Multivan brochure.