Volkswagen Group Australia will add the all-new next-generation Multivan to its retail line-up of seven-seater people-movers in 2025.
The Multivan Life will bridge the gap between the smaller Caddy Maxi Life and the fully electric ID Buzz seven-seater vehicles.
According to Volkswagen, the Multivan uses the same MQB passenger car platform as the Golf hatchback and Tiguan SUV, offering a new benchmark in people-mover drivability.
The Multivan Life offers a high level of standard specification, including tri-zone climate control air conditioning, dual power sliding side doors, a power tailgate, and a 17-inch wheel and tyre package.
It is powered by a 2-litre turbo-diesel engine that combines 360Nm of torque, 110kW of power, and 6.4L/100km (in combined cycle testing) with an 80-litre fuel tank for an up to 1200km range.
A new cabin concept elevates interior quality and technology while offering innovative storage solutions and flexibility—such as the choice (front-middle-rear row) of 2-0-0, 2-2-3, 2-3-2, or 2-1-3 set-ups.
The new modular, multifunction seat system includes an individual seat weight reduction of 25%. It offers various configurations:
– 2 seats only, with seats 3 to 7 removed
– 4 seats with 2 in the front and two on the left or right of the vehicle only
– 5 seats with 2 in the front and 3 in the middle
– 6 seats with 2 in the front, 1 in the centre, and 3 in the rear
– 7 seats with either a 2-2-3 or 2-3-2 configuration.
The seating design also includes power-adjustable lumbar support for the front seats, folding tables on the front seat backrests, removable and repositionable second-row armrests, a trio of individually movable third-row seats, drawers under the outer seats in the passenger compartment, a load compartment partition, and waste bins.
Keyless entry and start, surround lighting for the tailgate, 30-colour interior ambient lighting, including second-row footwell lamps, a Digital Cockpit and 10-inch centre touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight speakers, and 6 USB-C ports, including four for rear passengers, are all standard.
New standards of safety include dual front, centre front, front side and curtain airbags extending to all three rows of seats, adaptive cruise control with stop & go, semi-autonomous Travel Assist, Lane Assist, Side Wind Assistant, Multi Collision Brake, Emergency Assist, Side Assist with rear traffic alert, LED headlights with Light Assist, Park Assist with front and rear sensors and autonomous emergency braking with oncoming vehicle braking when turning.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles head of product and marketing Michelle Rowney says the new Multivan will appeal to families who value high efficiency, technology, and advanced engineering.
“The all-new Multivan takes the people mover away from being commercial van based and rides on a platform renowned as being a benchmark for steering, ride and handling,” Rowney says.
“Including a long-range diesel fuel tank, this new standard of drivability meets increased seven-seat functionality and the highest level of interior and safety technology in the next-generation Volkswagen Multivan.
“We will directly target flagship versions of the top-selling seven-seaters in the Australian market with this highly specified vehicle,” she says.
Pricing and optional equipment is yet to be confirmed by the distributor.
The Volkswagen Multivan range will be expanded in the third quarter of 2025 with a more highly specified Style variant featuring a second powertrain option.
