Better than a 7-seater SUV? Or fatally flawed? 2023 VW Multivan UK review

[@christ6968]

Get on the configurator Timothy You can opt out seats 5 6 7 and plenty of other sear options Fab review 👍

[@keffa1982]

I am an owner of a Multivan in the long wheel base version. This vehicle and it's HUGE price tag makes sense in one circumstance and one circumstance only. And that is if you are a person who wants both a van and a SUV or people carrier. You are a person who needs the capability to remove the seats and use it as a van from time to time. Yeah you can do that with a standard transporter van but the Multivan makes life easy. If you have no occasional need for a van, you have no need for this vehicle. Get the SUV or people carrier instead. And because of this quite specific use case it is best suited to, the short wheel base is pointless. If you need this vehicle then you absolutely need the long wheel base version.

[@henryf9288]

The long wheel base version, do you mean the overhang that makes it longer at the back or something else?

[@unclevalley2]

lol. not really mate. my family averages 6'2 and one suv cannot carry all of us. normal version ia good enough, no need that long. you cant represent the world

[@aafgahfah]

@@unclevalley2 I have this van. The long one - the wheelbase doesn’t change either way. The long one has a decent space behind the third row but not big. The shorter one is completely pointless. If you ever have 6 or 6 passengers, then even if each one has a tiny amount of luggage you will want the longer version.

[@thegodofhellfire]

I want the 20 meter version.

[@Alsayin]

We have a LWB and doing euro trips frequently. That’s a family with 3 boys and the van makes so much sense here. I removed one of the seats on 2nd row and now have a huge area for kids to play around. Couple of boxes for their snacks and spare stuff and the space makes magic. What i don’t like about the van is the clear feeling of the plastic parts. The van sounds like plastic box even on little humps and generally feels flimsy. But it’s quiet, smooth and very comfortable for passengers. Can’t complain about it. I didn’t like the fuel efficiency (that’s 2.0 tsi). In UK it’s ok with 70miles limit. But in Europe with autobahns, it consumes a lot. Otherwise, it’s a great engine. Gets warm quickly and very responsive and quiet with 7-speed gearbox. All in all, this is an upgrade over the previous generation, taking in fact that families need some airy space to travel. It has no “reserve” as it used to have in T6.1 but it’s thought very passengers-oriented. It’s not “a van in a suit” but a “gentleman with muscles”. Totally has a niche for certain customers. And we are many.

[@Martin12705]

@tim I have question on panorama roof without sun shade - isn’t that uncomfortable to sit straight under mid day sun in summer or getting particularly warm inside ?

[@MarthaMansbridge]

We’ve two toddlers, two collies and often transport family - the LWB version is perfect as it still has a huge boot space that’s hard to get in any other car with all seats in use. In the end we just couldn’t justify the nearly £70k cost - it’s unjustifiably expensive for what it is.

[@raeldor]

Sad that the PHEV is still not available on the configurator. :(

[@gavincarter3425]

Hi, really good enjoyable review. I would like to mention that the seat configuration can be adjusted to maximise rear space. For example if you slide the table console right to the front cabin and remove the armrests on the middle chairs the middle rear seat can slide into the middle making three seats across. This will make a larger boot space. If you only carrying two passengers that middle seat with the cup holders on the back of the seat can fold over. Then the rear two seats can be pushed forward and folded over making the boot space much bigger or as you mentioned can be removed all together if you have somewhere to store them. This is such a versatile and far more practical seven seat option than a Q7 or XC90 although not as refined or stylish. I agree that it is an expensive option but for ultimate space and to carry 7 adults or 5 taller children/teenagers in the back. Is there a better more affordable option on the market than does what the Multivan does? I’m not so sure!

[@macf1040]

Please be aware: it is not a successor for the T6. It is only a successor for the Sharan. Disappointing

[@aafgahfah]

I think you were wrong about the middle row of seats turning round; the model you had didn’t look like the conference pack; the seatbelts need to be integrated into the seats for them to be reversible. That didn’t appear to be the case.

[@JamesFabian]

Yes I was surprised to see him removing it. A swivel seat can rotate 180° without removing them.

[@mrmaillouify]

I wish my Vito was hybrid like this 2 litre 22 around town 34 on a run but lots of boot space in mine can't have it all unfortunately

[@mathewrichards7309]

Its good for people running a business who need to do deliveries and still want a suv to drive there family around on long road trips and very fuel efficient in the city. Its a win win who wouldn't buy this

[@fred3527]

How does it compare to the Kia Carnival?

[@lupislune]

It seems rather exciting, but I think I'd rather have something else for the price point. Excellent review as always. Did you happen to drive it buy the farm with the cows? What was their opinion?

[@johnhaynes9910]

Tim, you are just missing your mum-in-laws old Jazz - own up :)

[@Mike-rm1vw]

Interesting, but as you said, a lot of money for transporting the family… Great review… 👍👍👍

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

Before anyone else points it out… I made a mistake

[@HamzaMasoud]

can it be 8 seaters tho?

[@RoscoeColtrane]

Bit expensive for a shag wagon. It doesn't even come with optional curtains!

[@shaunm9928]

69k - is a joke for normal folk Tim !!

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Nice review. It looks fantastic. The biggest con of this thing..... the Ford Ranger Raptor exists. And that is massively cool! And massive. And it'll go farther than the 10k hardtail thats just about to be nicked from the bed.

[@chrisvanfossen5290]

Tim, how tall are you? You just barely fit under the boot lid/door when it's open. I'm 187 and so tired of hitting my head on the Sharan's boot.

[@timrodierides]

Hey Chris I'm 6'3" which is 190.5cm :)

[@tahirrafiq8473]

It can be 8 set or not ?

[@charles_king]

Technically yes, legally not so much

[@michaeleaton5053]

Good nonsense. Looked at one of these to replace my T6. I didn’t. Glad to hear the return of the Hardon Kardon! 🤪

[@carlgibson6073]

Hi Tim, my question, is it better than a V300 AMG line?

[@seyhmusozen6047]

Are you serious?

[@alaindebruycker7450]

@@seyhmusozen6047 It's extreme noisy

[@dynahzm]

this is almost like the id. buzz's i.c.e. counterpart

[@matickranjec9964]

Definitely the best car on the market currently (normal Version tested and driven)

[@robc5955]

Take the kids to France from campsite to campsite, jeeesh you must hate yourself. Stay at home and stick forks in your knees, be less painful. As for the 65k slightly rattly not particularly refined van, hmm buy a berlingo let the kids destroy it then get something better ready for when they leave 🎉

[@markdean3217]

Computer says no ❗️😌

[@doogee6385]

Citroën made this in 2006 Citroën Picasso 7 seats bether price

[@gw493]

Silly money vw fan boys will be dribbling

[@timeaves6164]

70k for a van....? Are you for real? It looks like a dog. Please dismiss it for the price alone. What's going on at VW? You are crazy for even giving it time....

[@elzorab1]

It is neither a horse nor a donkey! Did VW struggle a lot to get such a stupid car?

[@stephenhewitt5835]

👎

[@associatethepress]

instead of showing yourself maybe u should focus on car u reviewing

[@TimRodieDrivesStuff]

And deny people my immaculate physique? Unlikely