Volkswagen Multivan Review & Buyers Ultimate Guide | Features, Price & Lots More

The brand-new Volkswagen Multivan brings you a very spacious 7-seat Minivan that is designed for both families and businesses alike and replaces both the VW Sharan and the VW Caravelle.

This is in part due to it combining the practicality of a van with the comfort and technology of a modern passenger car, and with its hybrid engines, it is also comparable to many large MPV electric cars than a van; depending on the seating configuration you want to want to install on that day - more on that later.

The Multivan also offers you plenty of seating, and flexible configurations, including the ability to have face-to-face seating configurations and a rear table, along with many advanced safety features that make driving and parking really easy, all of which give you a great family car / Minivan in the process.

As you will find out, it is powered by a very efficient engine, including its Multivan hybrid options, which really do give you a good overall fuel economy as a result.

Consequently, as you move through this review, we will guide you through the incredible and adaptable Multi Van Volkswagen. We will start off by examining its design, performance, features, and value for money.

By the end of this review, our aim is for you to have a clear understanding of what the Volkswagen Multivan offers you and how to select the model that best suits your needs, whether for family trips, business use, or recreational activities. You will know which option to pick.

Table of Contents

• Top Features
• Exterior Design
• Interior Features and Design
• Configurable Seating Options
• Engines
• Standard Safety Features
• Advanced Safety Features
• Crash Test Ratings & Reliability
• Handling
• Payload and Carrying Capacity
• Multivan Models
• How do the Multi Van Models Differ From Each Other?
• Dimensions
• Price
• Warranty
• Related Van Reviews, Buyer Guides, & Latest News
• VW Multivan Final Thoughts
• Test Drive
• Who is Sinclair Vans?

Top Features

✅ Lots of room for passengers and luggage, with it being a VW Multivan 7 seater - making it perfect for family trips or group outings.

✅ Seats can be moved, turned around, or taken out to create different seating arrangements for how you need them on the day.

✅ Smooth and quiet drive, with both wind and road noise being kept to reasonable levels, making long journeys more pleasant.

✅ It gives you a very sleek and modern look, both inside and out.

✅ Plenty of compartments and storage areas to keep things organised.

✅ Sliding doors make it simple to get in and out, even in tight spaces.

Exterior Design

The Volkswagen Multivan gives you a beautiful and practical exterior design that is very stylish as well.

Its exterior design, for instance, really stands out with its clean, polished look, which we believe will appeal to families and professionals alike.

Volkswagen Multivan Interior Features and Design

Moving to the interior, the Volkswagen Multivan's interior has clearly been designed with comfort, daily adaptability, and technology in mind from the ground up, and that is clear when you step inside.

All-in-all this makes it a perfect space for families, professionals, and anyone who spends a lot of time on the road as a result.

Spacious Cabin

We found the Multivan's cabin to be very spacious as it gives you plenty of legroom and headroom for all your passengers.

The flexible seating arrangement also allows for easy adjustment to give you the seating configuration you want for that day. This flexible interior and new seating concept make it ideal for both your passengers and for days when you need to carry a lot more luggage space and items as well, making it very suitable for carrying people or just for those weekend trip runs.

Premium Materials

Inside the Multivan, you will also find high-quality materials used throughout, from the soft-touch surfaces, leather seats, and stylish trims, which all create a very upscale feeling and a space you want to spend time in, really.

Advanced Infotainment System & Audio System

For its entertainment side, the vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art infotainment system that includes a large touchscreen display, navigation, and smartphone connectivity to allow you to be able to connect your phone via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to stream your music directly to the van itself.

This system ensures that you stay connected and entertained throughout your journey.

It also comes with a Digital Cockpit with a high-resolution TFT colour display as well.

An optional premium Harmon Kardon sound system is also available that comes with an 840 watts and 16-channel digital amplifier with 13 speakers that have been perfectly designed to provide the right sound throughout the whole van as well - which really helps to give you a much more relaxed driving experience with excellent sound quality.

Ambient Lighting

The ambient lighting in the Multivan also adds to the relaxing atmosphere inside the vehicle, as these customisable lighting options allow you to set the perfect mood for any journey with a choice of 30 different LED colours.

Climate Control

For your climate control system, you get a touch-sensitive Climatronic three-zone electronic air conditioning system that really does ensure that all your passengers enjoy a comfortable temperature, regardless of the weather outside, as the individual climate zones allow for personalised comfort settings in different parts of the Minivan.

Ample Storage

There is plenty of storage space throughout the cabin, including under-seat compartments on the second and third row, large door bins, overhead storage, and a very spacious boot - giving you 469 Litres of boot space, or an insane 3,672 Litres with the seating area removed. This can then increase up to 4,053 litres in the long wheelbase model fitted with the panoramic glass roof.

As a result, this ensures that all your belongings can be neatly stored and easily accessed whenever you need them.

Many Safety Features

The last main area of note when it comes to the interior is that it is packed with advanced safety features, including multiple airbags, child seat ISOFIX anchors, and a lot of driver assistance systems that we all tend to come to expect these days.

All these features - especially if you are buying this Minivan for family use especially - really do give you that extra peace of mind as a result.

Seating

When it comes to its seats, these are well-cushioned, provide you with excellent support, and the individual seats are 25 per cent lighter to make seat removal an easier process - all of which really do make long journeys a lot more enjoyable as a result.

The driver's seat can be adjusted in multiple ways to find the perfect position, all while ensuring a comfortable driving experience on the whole.

Furthermore, your passengers will also appreciate the adjustable seats that can also be reclined and moved to suit their preferences as well.

Configurable Seating Options

When we look at the seating configurations, the Multivan is even more flexible and spacious than ever with all five rear seats able to slide individually, and when compared to many other Minivans, it also has a new modular seating system as well.

With space for up to seven seats, the rear five seats can be moved and removed to suit your travel requirements on the day. At the same time, the second row can also be fixed in a rear-facing position to create a face-to-face-style seating configuration with the optional six-seat package - with the middle row turned to face the third row as well.

Multifunction Table

You can also get a multi-function table added to the modular options that have been completely redesigned for the Multivan and offer you many new uses.

For instance, the central track can be moved between any of the seating rows and, for the first time, can be used as a centre console between the front seats as well.

The table also features an adjustable height, three cup holders and an extra storage compartment to give you even more space as well.

Engines

For engines, the Volkswagen Multivan offers a wide range of engines designed to deliver a balance of power and fuel consumption.

So, whether you are driving in the city or on the open road, the Multivan's engine options available to you really give you reliable performance that meets your needs.

For instance, these can consist of:

Standard Safety Features

The Volkswagen Multivan comes equipped with a lot of safety features as standard, and these can, for instance, consist of the:

Airbags

The Multivan includes multiple airbags, including front, side, and curtain airbags, to protect all passengers. These driver and front passenger airbags also come with front passenger airbag deactivation, as well as side and centre airbags and front curtain airbags as well.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

The ABS system also helps maintain control during emergency braking.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

Its ESC helps keep the vehicle stable, especially during sharp turns or slippery conditions.

TCS (Traction Control System)

TCS prevents wheel spin when accelerating on slippery surfaces.

Rear Parking Sensors

These sensors help you park safely by alerting you to obstacles behind the vehicle that you may not be able to see.

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

This system alerts you if a tyre starts to become under-inflated, helping to prevent blowouts and improving your fuel efficiency at the same time.

Advanced Safety Features

The Multivan doesn't just come with standard safety features, though; it also can come with a lot of advanced safety features that help to keep that "extra pair of eyes" on the road for you, giving you a lot of additional peace of mind as a result.

For instance, you have:

Crash Test Ratings & Reliability

The Volkswagen Multivan has undergone some very rigorous crash tests to ensure it meets stringent safety conditions.

For instance, in this regard, it has received high ratings in several key areas, such as:

Handling

The Volkswagen Multivan handles smoothly and feels stable on the road, with the steering being very precise - making it easy to navigate through tight spaces and around corners.

So, whether you are driving in the city or on the motorway, the Multivan will respond very well and, consequently, give you a sense of a lot of control.

Payload and Carrying Capacity

The payload capacity of the Volkswagen Multivan depends on the model you decide to buy, but the Multivan can handle a payload of up to around 1,000 kilograms (about 1 tonne or 2,200 pounds).

This makes it an excellent choice for transporting heavy items, whether you are moving house, carrying equipment for work, or simply packing for a long family trip.

Multivan Models

The Multivan comes in 2 main models and trim levels, with these being:

• Multivan Life
• Multivan Style

How do the Multi Van Models Differ From Each Other?

The Multivan models differ in a number of ways, such as:

Multivan Life Key Features

The Multivan Life is the base model and comes packed full of features, including:

Interior

• Carpet floor covering (reinforced in passenger compartment)
• Carpet mats in cab
• Decorative trims in ‘Dark Silver Brushed’
• Grab handles for driver and front passenger on the A-pillars
• Height-adjustable seats with electrically adjustable lumbar support
• Leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel with height and longitudinal adjustment and gear-shift paddles
• ‘Ribella’ cloth seat upholstery, two-tone in Raven Black/Sand
• 7 x single seats, moveable and removable

Comfort and Convenience

• Air conditioning, manual with auxiliary pre-heater in the passenger compartment
• Armrests for front seats and 2nd row seats, removable
• Centre console, sliding that retracts to passenger compartment to form a multi-function table
• Dynamic headlight range control
• Glovebox, lockable and illuminated
• Heated rear window with wiper and washer system
• Interior noise insulation
• Load compartment with bag hooks and luggage net, max load weight 20kg
• Socket AC type 2 1
• Storage compartments under the 2nd and 3rd row seats
• Sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors and airbag warning label on front passenger sun visor
• Tyre mobility kit
• 1 x 12V sockets on the dash panel
• 2 x LED luggage compartment lights
• 2 x waste bins in door storage compartment
• 12V socket in passenger compartment

Infotainment and Technology

• DAB digital radio receiver
• Digital Cockpit
• Mobile phone interface
• Ready 2 Discover infotainment system including ‘Streaming & Internet’ with 10 inch colour touch-screen and eight loudspeakers
• Voice activation, including ‘Alexa’ web app
• Volkswagen App-Connect for Google ‘Android Auto’ including wireless connection for Apple ‘CarPlay’
• We Connect2 preparation
• 2 x USB (type-C) ports in the front
• 4 x USB (type-C) ports in the passenger compartment

Safety and Security

• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with C2X including Front Assist with City Emergency Braking System3
• Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, back up horn and towing protection
• Automatic dimming interior rear-view mirror
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System3
• Central locking with two remote control folding keys including interior control and SAFELOCK
• Driver Alert System
• Driver and front passenger airbags with front passenger’s airbag deactivation, side and centre airbag and front curtain airbags
• Dynamic road sign display
• eCall emergency system
• Electric childproof lock
• Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (ASR), Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) and Hill Hold Assist
• First aid kit, warning triangle and safety vest
• High Beam Control
• ISOFIX (including i-size) and top tether in all seats in 2nd and 3rd rows
• Lane Assist
• Lane Change Assist
• Keyless start
• Park Assist
• Rain sensor
• Rear-view camera
• Seat belt warning for the driver’s and all passengers seat’s if unfastened
• Side and curtain airbags for driver and front passenger, curtain airbags for outer seats in rear and centre airbag in front
• Single-tone horn
• Tyre pressure loss indicator
• Windshield wiper intermittent control

Exterior

• Electrically heated, adjustable and folding door mirrors
• ‘Gloss Black’ door mirror housings
• ‘Gloss Black’ radiator grille with two chrome trim strips
• Laminated windscreen, heat and sound insulated
• LED headlights with separate LED daytime running lights and integrated fog lights with cornering function and LED rear tail light clusters
• Privacy glass in passenger compartment, 2nd and 3rd row approx. 65% tinted
• Sliding doors, left and right with power latching
• Tailgate with window aperture with power latching function inside the tailgate

Wheels and tyres

• 16-inch ‘Syrakus’ alloy wheels in Silver with 215/65 R16 tyres

Multivan Style Key Features

The Multivan Style then comes with more features in addition to the Life, including:

Interior

• Ambient interior lighting – choice of 30 colours
• ‘ArtVelours‘ microfleece seat upholstery, two-tone in Raven Black/Sand with seat bolsters in leather look
• Decorative trims in ‘Dark Woodgrain Optic’
• Heated front seats
• Stainless steel pedals

Comfort and Convenience

• Climatronic three-zone electronic air conditioning system including allergen filter
• Electrically-operated sliding side doors left and right (Easy open) operated via foot movement under doors
• Electrically-operated tailgate opening and closing function (Easy open), operated via foot movement under rear tailgate
• Heated laminated windscreen
• Interior noise insulation, enhanced
• Sliding windows in sliding side doors left and right
• Surround lighting in door area and tailgate, with logo projection in door area

Infotainment and Technology

• Digital Cockpit Pro
• Discover Pro navigation and infotainment system including ‘Streaming & Internet’. 10” colour touchscreen display, including DAB+ radio, App-connect for Apple ‘CarPlay’ and ‘Android Auto’ and gesture control

Safety and Security

• Emergency Assist
• Keyless entry and start, including Start/Stop button on centre console

Exterior

• Chrome trim decorative strip mid-way on side and rear
• ‘IQ. Light’ LED matrix dipped and main beam headlights including separate LED daytime running lights and Dynamic Light Assist
• Stainless steel tailgate trim

Wheels and tyres

• 17-inch ‘Dundrod’ alloy wheels with Black diamond-turned surface
• 235/55 R17 tyres

Dimensions

VW Multivan Price

As the cost can change over time, please see our detailed Multivan Volkswagen price page.

Warranty

A brand-new VW Multivan comes with a comprehensive three-year warranty, covering unlimited mileage in the first two years and up to 60,000 miles in the third year.

This warranty also includes roadside assistance, providing you with peace of mind and 24/7 support.

Additionally, the Multivan has a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty as well, ensuring that you are getting long-term protection for your Minivan at the same time.

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VW Multivan Final Thoughts

As you can see in our review of the VW Multivan, this Minivan is an adaptable and reliable vehicle that offers you a great combination of comfort, performance, and advanced features.

So, whether you are considering a new VW Multivan for sale or used Volkswagen Multivan for sale, this buyer guide provides you with the information you need to make an informed decision.

From its spacious interior safety features to size, engines and more, as you can see, all make it an excellent choice for families, businesses, and weekend adventurers alike.

Test Drive

Happy with what you have read and want to experience this Minivan firsthand, then why not book a test drive at one of our local Van dealerships?

We have a large range of similar test cars and vans you can also take out as well when you come down, such as the Volkswagen ID.Buzz, for instance.

Who is Sinclair Vans?

Sinclair Vans is an official and accredited van and car network dealership based in South Wales, UK.

Here at Sinclair Vans, we specialise in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sales, part exchange, contract hire, and leasing, including the new Multivan, and can offer you a wide range of new and used cars and used vans, including Electric Vans, Volkswagen Passenger Carriers, Panel Vans, and Camper Vans, along with services such as car finance - as we are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), maintenance, MOTs, and repairs as well.

Furthermore, we can cater to both individual customers and businesses, ensuring that you get some of the best cars, high-quality vans and excellent customer service in the process.

With competitive pricing and various flexible leasing options, here at Sinclair Vans, we aim to meet the diverse needs of our customers in every way possible.