VW is nearly able to unveil the brand new technology of the Transporter which is able to share its underpinnings with the Ford Transit Customized. Following the official teasers by VW, our spy photographers caught a few totally electrical camouflaged prototypes of the Transporter in panel van and double-cab pickup kinds.

That is the primary time we come throughout a T7 prototype with a dropside mattress, including the additional practicality of an open loading space to the midsize LCV. In contrast to the panel van which has sliding doorways, the double cab pickup comes with 4 standard doorways and a shorter physique to make room for the rear mattress, as is the case for many of this sort of car. The identical bodystyle choice will even be provided within the Ford Transit Customized, though the VW Transporter includes a redesigned face, distinguishing itself from its sibling and essential rival.

Extra: VW T7 Transporter Formally Teased With Diesel, PHEV, And All-Electrical Powertrains

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Each the panel van and the flatbed truck variations of the brand new Transporter are already out there to pre-order within the official configurator on VW’s German web site, beginning at €43,768 ($47,882). Moreover, the lineup features a extra spacious “van plus” trim seemingly coming with an extended wheelbase, and one other van with an “L-partition”.

At launch, the VW Transporter T7 shall be provided with diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain choices, however it would ultimately turn into out there in totally electrical kinds, mirroring the specs of the Ford e-Transit Customized. The latter produces 214 hp (160 kW / 217 PS) in its most potent kind and gives a variety of as much as 380 km (240 miles). Each of the pictured prototypes are fitted with electrical powertrains, as confirmed by the particular stickers, the charging port positioned on the left facet of the entrance bumper, and the shortage of tailpipes.

VW has but to announce a debut date for the Transporter T7 however judging from the teasers and the pre-orders, it received’t be lengthy till the total reveal takes place. The all-new Transporter will be part of the EV-only ID.Buzz and the passenger Multivan on VW’s van lineup, finishing a trio of similarly-sized however mechanically unrelated fashions.

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