2024 Volkswagen Transporter T7 interior previewed

The interior of the seventh-generation (T7) 2024 Volkswagen Transporter has been officially teased for the first time, showcasing a swathe of new technology, utilitarian and convenience features coming for the all-new mid-size German delivery van range.

Due to make its global debut in September and to be available with traditional diesel as well as plug-in hybrid and battery-electric powertrains, the new T7 has now been confirmed to bring a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, 13-inch infotainment interface, myriad storage solutions, plentiful load space and a heap of optional power outlets.

According to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, short-wheelbase versions of the new Transporter will swallow up to 5.8 cubic metres of cargo, while the long-wheelbase variant – likely in tandem with a high roof option – will accommodate up to nine cubic metres, or three Euro pallets.

Multiple 230V outlets will be optionally available, along with a plethora of USB-A, USB-C and 12V sockets as standard.

“In the diesel versions, the 230V socket (400W) is always located on the driver’s seat frame,” VW said.

“Transporters with electric and plug-in hybrid drives can be equipped with two additional sockets in the area of the D-pillars; in this case, all three 230V connection points provide a total output of 2300W.

“This means that there is a suitable power source on board the new van for almost every electrical device – from laptops to circular saws.”

Equipment highlights in the passenger compartment, meantime, will include the above interfaces plus keyless start, an electric park brake, a steering column-mounted gearshifter for automatics, climate control and satellite-navigation.

The new Transporter will measure between 5050mm and 5450mm in length, dwarfing both the electric VW ID. Buzz (4712mm) and the T7 Multivan (4973-5173mm), which is based on VW’s MQB monocoque platform.

Much like its platform, all of the new Transporter’s combustion-based powertrains (2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel and 2.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid) are expected to be sourced from Ford, whereas the battery-electric system(s) are tipped to be Volkswagen’s handiwork and equipped with a 74kWh battery and the choice of either 100kW or 160kW e-motors, offering an expected 400km-plus of range.

Developed and to be produced in Turkey alongside the second-generation Ford Transit Custom that’s already on sale in Australia, the new Volkswagen Transporter is due to arrive in Australia in the first quarter of 2025.

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