VW adds Multivan and Caddy Cargo eHybrid variants

LONDON: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding its line-up of plug-in hybrid van options available in the UK, with the introduction of the Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION and the Caddy Cargo eHybrid.

The new Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION has an all-wheel drive (AWD) system, with the electric motor on the rear axle working in tandem with the engine which powers the front axle.

Customers have a choice of two trim levels – Life and Style – and two vehicle lengths (Standard and Long Wheelbase), with the new 1.5-litre TSI 245PS 6-speed DSG 4MOTION powertrain.

Featuring a much larger 19.7kWh lithium-ion battery, the new Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION delivers a WLTP range of up to 92km on pure electric.

As with other Multivan models, the new 4MOTION variant offers space for up to seven seats as standard, and the same 469 litres of luggage space, extending to 1,844 litres with the rear seats removed.

Meanwhile, the Caddy Cargo panel van receives a plug-in hybrid drive for the first time, the 1.5-litre TSI 150PS 6-speed DSG engine.

The new variant is available in a choice of three trim levels – Commerce, Commerce Plus and Commerce Pro.

Compared to other variants, the new Caddy Cargo eHybrid benefits from an even more generous payload of up to 740kg, while providing the same max load length of 2,150mm.