Volkswagen Australia will finally bring in its more car-like Multivan people mover in the new year, initially as a diesel-only proposition in two trim levels. Previously due for a late-2024 arrival, Volkswagen Australia product and PR communications manager Daniel DeGasperi told media at the launch of the updated T-Cross SUV this week the new Multivan will launch during the first quarter of 2025 (January to March). 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now.

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Buzz ] will be complimented in the first quarter of 2025 by an all-new Multivan,” Mr DeGasperi said. “We’ll launch it here with a 360Nm diesel seven-seat Life variant, and the Style will follow shortly after.” The Multivan will come with a 2+2+3 seating configuration, with the rear seats and multi-function table mounted on rails so they can slide to free up more space.

They can also be removed entirely, while the armrests of both the front and rear seats can also be removed separately. Volkswagen says the seats in the second and third rows are 25 per cent lighter to make seat removal a less back-breaking process. As the second row can swivel up to 180 degrees, passengers in the back can face one another.

Last November, Volkswagen Australia released initial specification details of the local Multivan lineup. Multivan Life equipment highlights: Multivan Style adds: It’ll be offered with 14 ex.