Volkswagen Transporter Multivan 2021– car dimensions: 4973 mm long, 1941 mm wide and 1907 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,941 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a flat floor, modular removable seats on rails and a multi-function table that slides between rows. A 10-inch touchscreen with wireless App-Connect is standard, along with Digital Cockpit. Adaptive cruise with stop-go, Front Assist city emergency braking and Lane Assist come as standard. Front and rear parking sensors plus reversing camera are fitted across the range. Climate is manual with rear heater on base Life grades and three-zone Climatronic on Style. Side Assist blind-spot monitoring is trim-dependent.
Behind the third row the standard-length L1 holds 469 litres roof-high. Remove the rear seats and space opens to 1,844 litres behind the second row or 3,672 litres up to the front seats.
Braked towing reaches 1,600-2,000 kg depending on engine, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits between 683 kg and 915 kg. The modular seats and flat floor suit mixed family and light work use, though it is a passenger Multivan rather than a panel van.
The cabin feels spacious and flexible thanks to the modular rail-mounted seats that slide, remove or face each other for conference layout. Higher grades add ErgoComfort multi-way power front seats with lumbar, massage and ventilation plus heated outer rear seats. Three-zone Climatronic keeps all rows comfortable, while the optional panoramic roof floods the interior with light and optional acoustic glazing cuts noise for a calm, car-like ride.
Euro NCAP five-star rating in 2022 with strong adult and child protection scores.
Standard safety includes Front Assist AEB with pedestrian detection, Lane Assist, Side Assist blind-spot monitoring, multi-collision braking and multiple airbags.
Service intervals typically oil change every 15 000 km or one year. DSG fluid longer.
Diesel versions return around 6.4-6.7 l/100 km WLTP combined. PHEV much lower when charged.
Heat-insulating glass and optional acoustic package help keep cabin quiet and efficient.
Fuel economy varies by engine: the 2.0 TDI diesel is efficient for long hauls at official WLTP figures near 6.5 l/100 km, petrols use more, and the eHybrid can run mostly electric on short trips for very low combined consumption when regularly charged.
Servicing follows flexible or fixed schedules with oil and filter changes commonly at 15 000 km or annually. brake fluid every two years and other items such as air filters at longer intervals. Dealer networks support the commercial-vehicle heritage.
Safety is a strong point with a five-star Euro NCAP result from 2022 testing. Standard kit covers autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise on many grades, crosswind assist and a full airbag suite including curtains for rear passengers.
Living with the Multivan is straightforward: modular seats make cargo or passenger changes easy, electric sliding doors and tailgate options simplify access, and the MQB platform delivers car-like refinement while retaining van practicality for family or work use.
Length 4973 mm, Width 1941 mm, Height 1907 mm, Wheelbase 3124 mm (Transporter Multivan 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, VW press kit, autoevolution/automoli/cataloge.eu.