Volkswagen T6: specifications and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The "Transporter" is perhaps the most famous German-made minivan. The model has been in serial production since 1950. At the moment, the manufacturer is releasing the sixth generation of the Volkswagen T6. The car was first presented in 2015 at the auto show in Amsterdam.

Design

The exterior of the car has remained recognizable, but has undergone dramatic changes. So, the Germans used new crystal optics, embossed bumpers and a wide radiator grill with the Volkswagen logo. "Transporter T6" has similar outlines with the fourth generation, especially in profile. But due to the expressive head optics and adjusted proportions of the body, the car looks very impressive and modern. Fog lights are located at the bottom of the bumper. Also in the front there are holes for sensors on the parking sensors. However, this system is not available in all trim levels.

As for the bodies, the new Volkswagen T6 is available in several versions:

• Full metal van.
• Passenger minivan with glazing ("Multivan").

Outwardly, these two models are identical. The Volkswagen-Multiven T6 differs only in the execution of the cargo compartment. Here, instead of a flat floor, there are comfortable seats. But the review of the interior will be later. For now, let's talk about dimensions. Vehicle length may vary. So, for the "short man" it is 4.9 meters. The elongated Volkswagen T6, the photo of which is presented in the article, has a 5.3-meter body. The width of the car is 1.9 meters, excluding mirrors. Height, depending on the modification, ranges from 1.99 to 2.47 meters. Despite the large dimensions, the car does not cause problems in a large city. Owner reviews say that the car can be parked in any available place, just like a passenger car.

Salon

The new "Volkswagen-Multiven T6" received a stylish design of the front panel. Now it has become more lightweight. On passenger modifications, there is even a salon rear-view mirror. Just like on the Vito, the gearshift lever here is not in the floor, but near the center console.

Steering wheel - three-spoke, with remote control buttons. And if earlier the "Transporter" was considered as a simple workhorse, now it is something more than a minibus. The owners speak positively about the color scheme of the interior. She is very well chosen here. However, there are also disadvantages. For example, plastic rattles on bumps. It is quite thin, which makes it vibrate. The Germans saved a little on this. The rest of the interior is very comfortable and ergonomic. The front can accommodate two passengers and the driver. There is a wide range of adjustments. In the cabin, there are small pockets, glove compartments and niches for small things everywhere. Volkswagen T6 is a practical car, according to owner reviews. Even in the passenger version, it easily converts into a van.

Seats are on skids with quick release. In a couple of minutes we will get a flat floor. The short wheelbase version can accommodate 9 people, including the driver. As for the vans, the amount of usable space can be up to 9.3 cubic meters. Volkswagen T6 is equipped with a hinged door that opens up 90 degrees. The owners note a comfortable fit. For rear passengers, there is a separate door that opens on a skid.

Specifications

Several engine options will be offered on the Russian market. Among them there are both diesel and gasoline units. First, consider the solid fuel line. So, the base for the sixth "Transporter" is a two-liter turbocharged TDI engine with direct fuel injection. Its maximum power is 102 horsepower. Motorists say that this is very little. However, it is worth remembering the base engine for the T4, which barely gave out 60 horsepower. But even with this volume, the 102-horsepower TDI has good torque. At 2 thousand revolutions, it is 250 Nm.

In medium trim levels, the Volkswagen T6 is equipped with a 2-liter engine with 140 horsepower. Available on the European marketalso a 180 horsepower motor. Remarkably, the engine size remained the same - 2 liters. This is the most powerful unit in the diesel lineup with incredible torque (400 Nm). Moreover, full power is realized almost from "idle".

As for petrol engines, there are two of them. The first develops a power of 150 horsepower, the second - already 204. The torque of the power plants is 280 and 350 Nm. Unlike diesel engines, it is available from 3.5 thousand rpm.

Checkpoint

The above units can be equipped with three types of gearboxes. Among them:

• Five-speed mechanics.
• Six-speed manual.
• Seven band robot.

The last one is the well-known DSG box. Its "Volkswagen" has been practicing on its cars for more than ten years. Initially, this transmission was characterized by low reliability and low maintainability, which led to a recall campaign. But since 2010 the situation has changed. The design of the DSG box has been improved. According to the manufacturers, it is as reliable as the mechanics. How true this is, time will tell. We only note that the robotic DSG is distinguished by the presence of two dry-type clutches.

Chassis

Regardless of the modification (be it a cargo van or a passenger multivan), the car is equipped with an independent suspension front and rear. As an option, the manufacturer offers the installation of an adaptive DCC chassis with the ability to adjust the stiffnessshock absorbers in three modes. The steering system is rack and pinion.

In the basic configuration there is already a power steering. Brakes - disc brakes on both axles. They are ventilated at the front. The car has all the necessary security systems - ABS, ESP, EBD and others.

Packages and prices

The initial cost of the passenger "Transporter" is 1 million 820 thousand rubles. The van is offered at a price of 1 million 375 thousand rubles. The basic equipment includes 16-inch stamped wheels, 2 frontal airbags, electronic assistants (course stabilization and ABS) and two power windows.

The "multivan" version costs from 2 million 365 thousand rubles. Equipped with an audio system, air conditioning, 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive suspension and many other options.