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The Volkswagen company has one small sin. It looks like they picked it up from their eastern colleagues. Not a sin, but just leprosy. Pass off restyling as a new model. Actually, there is nothing wrong with this if the reprimand is about a modern and technologically advanced car, and updates occur almost once every six months. WITH Volkswagen Transporter T6, or rather, with its passenger version Caravelle, the same story happened. But not everything is so sad. What can please hunters of automobile cultural trips with the new T6 2015-2016 model year, let's figure it out right now.

Options and prices Volkswagen Caravel 2015-2016 model year

“Great little minibus. How much did you give? - to everyone who allowed to buy new Volkswagen Caravelle, we have to prepare a routine response to this problem. The minibus is excellent, but it costs as much as it costs nice apartment in Vladimir. Although, money can’t buy happiness when you have such a luxurious and hospitable device. In fact, the new assembly vehicle is not too different from the T5 generation, which, in turn, was built on the basis of the T4 Transporter. And this was, indeed, a revolution. New items mainly concern interior comfort and equipment. Also, four positions have been added to the line of engines and gearboxes.

Volkswagen Multivan was somewhat more fortunate in this regard. This is a more expensive modification, although technically the cars are very similar. The only difference is in the interior trim and a couple of external differences, which are not easy to see with the naked eye. The main feature of the Caravelle model line and the entire T6 family was the car in the Six Generation edition. It's kind of like top equipment, but from the outside the car is distinguished by its bright two-tone paint job in memory of the first generation Volkswagen T1 of 1950 and alloy wheels in a retro style. Conventional retro.

The most inexpensive Transporter T6 in the cargo version will cost not a lot of 1,400,000 rubles. A car in the simplest passenger version will cost 1,820,000 rubles, our Caravelle costs from 1,950,000, and a Multivan cannot be bought for less than 2.5 million. It would be hard to call the Caravelle expensive just because it actually has no competitors. You can put the Hyundai H1 next to it, but not for long, since neither the configuration nor the appearance of the Korean can adequately compete with the new T6. Whatever one may say, the breed is immediately visible. Quite arbitrarily, Mercedes Viano and Toyota's Alphard can be counted among the Caravella's competitors, but if you look at the price tag, these cars are clearly not for large families.

And Caravelle? And Caravelle will be able to completely provide comfortable travel for a large family and a large company. By the way, this niche in the market has not been developed at all. Those who look at roomy crossovers with three lines of seats, they understand perfectly well that apart from the mother-in-law and the dog, they won’t be able to seat anyone in the third row without remorse. The third row in such cars is frankly defective, and the cost of crossovers and large SUVs of this kind starts from two million. So all that remains is to be content with the Gazelle or Sobol, Sprinter or Transit. But these are already open minibuses. Caravelle, on the other hand, offers passenger comfort in driving, small dimensions, decent dynamics and decent fuel consumption.

Technical characteristics of Volkswagen Caravel 2015-2016

The new Caravelle is larger on the inside than on the outside. At least that’s what it seems like when you approach a small van, find a sliding door, and an unrealistically large space awaits you in the cabin. Huge space, like in a Ford Transit. Moreover, depending on the configuration, you can choose T6 with a long wheelbase and a short one, the difference between which is 400 mm. Jokes aside, this plus three seats, full-fledged, and not defective, as in the three-row salons of crossovers or minivans. In total, the standard Caravelle can comfortably seat seven to nine people in the cabin.

Car cost and owner reviews

As for the engines, then official dealers Volkswagen in Russia offers to warm up starting with a 2.0-liter diesel engine with 102 horsepower. IN minimum configuration a five-speed gearbox will be bolted to it manual transmission. And here you can already feel the difference with the previous generation. The T5 was equipped with the same diesel engine, but only 85 horsepower. The 114-horsepower diesel engine was already asking for nearly two million. One step higher is the more powerful diesel engine at 140 horsepower. In fact, it repeats the design of the previous one, and the power is increased due to boost. In richer trim levels, you can buy a Caravelle with a 180-horsepower turbodiesel with new turbines that appeared on this engine only last year. There are also two two-liter gasoline engines available for 150 and 210 horsepower. Except manual transmission gears include the ability to install the famous seven-speed DSG. The robot can be introduced only in the most expensive trim levels. There is also an all-wheel drive version of the Caravelle.

Initially, the interior decoration of the Caravelle is much simpler than that of the Multivan. On the one hand, this is not bad, since the car in any case will be used not only to transport passengers, but also cargo. At least sometimes. The shape of the seats, upholstery and panel shapes are a little simpler than in the rather expensive Multivan, and behind the wheel the driver feels like he’s on a test drive big Golf. Only the landing is somewhat taller. In the minimum configuration, the car is equipped with a simple radio, but for an additional fee the most sophisticated multimedia system and front panel are available. Reliably the same as installed in the interior of the top-end Multivan. Frankly speaking, there is nothing for her to tinker with in the Caravelle, since its surface is impractical. It gets dirty quickly and fingerprints remain on it. But this panel will have a chic eight-inch touch display, which is part of the Composition Media multimedia system.

Bus or station wagon? Caravel!

Transporters of all generations, used or new, were loved not for the music in the cabin or for the beautiful front panels. Not even the steering wheel of a Golf with power steering, as in the current generation. Feedback from owners about the Caravelle's easy handling was confirmed this year as well. Ride quality like passenger car, and practicality, the possibility of transforming the interior, spaciousness - like a minibus. Of course. New Volkswagen T6 on a long base can easily carry 12 people. And not just like that, but with such comfort that any passenger car would envy.

Three-zone climate control has been introduced in the Caravelle’s cabin, although this only applies to older trim levels. In inexpensive cars you will have to be content with a regular air conditioner. And the climate control is controlled not from the front panel, but directly from the passenger compartment. The climate control unit is located on the ceiling and is located above the second row of seats. The seats are made separate, that is, they allow you to adjust the position of the backrests and pillows independently of each other. Swivel seats are not available for the Caravel. They were left only for Multiven. But rear seats are equipped with sets for Isofix child seats. If necessary, the interior can be quite easily transformed into a cargo compartment. In this case, it is absolutely not necessary to remove the seats, just fold the backrests, but the entire seats can be removed quite simply.

Video: test drive Volkswagen Caravel 2015-2016

A standard turbodiesel with 180 horsepower usually suits everyone completely. It is moderately dynamic and does not ask for too much. The passport promises that the turbodiesel fuel consumption along the line will not exceed 6 liters, and many test drives confirm this figure. City consumption approaches 10 liters per hundred, but for such a large car this is quite normal. Considering that the BVK holds 80 liters, you can ride it quite far. For city traffic, a fuel saving and emission reduction system is provided. The start/stop system is installed optionally, can be connected as in automatic mode, and manually. The new seven-speed transmission also performed well on the Caravelle. robotic box DSG. The car has excellent acceleration and any lack of dynamics will not be felt either in the city or on the highway.

The power steering and the steering wheel itself, which the Caravelle received from the Golf, work perfectly, the car is controlled lightly and clearly. What’s interesting is that the turning radius of the new T6 is 5.95 m, which is a total of 400 mm more than that of the Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the steering wheel is very short and informative. From lock to lock - just a little over three turns. The car got adaptive suspension from Multivan. The suspension operating algorithm is unique, but it is suitable for any driving conditions and for any roads. Variable ground clearance within 40 mm from the base 193 mm allows you to choose the desired landing, and, if necessary, go into a sporty, more rigid order. Not everyone will like it, however... good asphalt The suspension settings are fine. Sport is quite convincing.

Caravelle is an expensive car, especially in the Trendline configuration. But it's the right investment. Almost like real estate. The fact is that the price of a used Caravelle is in no hurry to fall, and spare parts are always in price. Analysts automotive market they are talking about buying a T5 with a passenger compartment on secondary market It’s possible, but not cheaper than 1.5-1.8 million. This applies to three-year-old beads. A five-year or seven-year-old Volkswagen T5 in the Caravelle version can be purchased up to a million, depending on the configuration. Diesel naturally aspirated modifications are in particular demand, and for some reason small turbocharged ones are sold worse in Russia. gasoline engines. Despite their reliability and efficiency, the public is afraid of their manufacturability and demands on the quality of oil, filters, and gasoline

For the sake of objectivity, I will note that outside, and inside, no revolution happened. Everything that T6 has experienced is more likely to be a deep restyling. Just look at the photo above and tell me I'm wrong. On the other hand, if, as they say, “people are eating up,” why reinvent the wheel? This, however, was almost always the case, but somehow, in the 65 years after the release of the first Bulli, the new cab driver became what it is. And yet, in order not to take too much of the blame for the manufacturer, I took the Caravella in the Highline version, which was previously absent, for testing. Here our short-wheelbase van (in the long-wheelbase version +40 cm between the C-pillar and the rear axle) with eight seats (the maximum possible number for a short wheelbase is nine) looks in a different light.

Highline is when, on the threshold of a dealership, you receive an unexpected text message about your lost 13th salary (aka bonus). This is when you initially wanted an arranged marriage, and the relatives of your future wife turned out to be dollar millionaires, not ruble ones. In a word, when you can and should decide on something more than you expected.

Firstly, because it's beautiful. There are full headlights, which in addition to aesthetics adds a more interesting controlled light. Here you have not only cornering lights, but also an intelligent high beam beam that does not blind oncoming traffic. I drove 700 km from Moscow to Minsk - it works like clockwork. And there is no need to change light bulbs every season - LEDs last ten times longer than traditional halogens! Separately amusing is the speed of operation of the distant one when you need to blink.

No, but what if only the owners of the top-end have fun? There are also 17-inch ones alloy wheels Cascavel (we had Devonport for an extra charge), and tinted windows (by the way, why do you also need side curtains in the cabin?), and electric sliding doors on the sides. IN severe frosts or simply because it is not needed, the electric drive can be turned off. But you feel how the degree is growing: sliders on both sides, and even with a drive?! Mmm!

Beauty continues in the salon. The front panel of the Highline has been replaced with the one in the new Multivan - with plastic inserts coated with a “piano lacquer” finish. Beautiful, but impractical: fingerprints are visible to forensic experts with the naked eye. On the right side there is an additional upper storage compartment with a lid, where for some reason the USB connector for connecting a smartphone has gone. No, really, why make a niche for storing a mobile phone in the central part if the cable for connecting to multimedia will have to be dragged from a nearby drawer? But instead of a 5-inch display for an extra charge (an extra charge even in the Highline package, Karl!) in the test car there is a Composition Media system with an 8-inch screen. We've already seen this one on. Under the bottom edge there are sensors that react to the approach of a hand and “awaken” a hidden menu on the screen.

Otherwise, the multimedia system would be very ordinary, if not for one circumstance: using the cable that I mentioned earlier, you can connect a smartphone to it and, via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, get a stripped-down version of your mobile phone right on the central display. I tried CarPlay - no problems, but Android Auto did not want to start with any of the three tested devices. Mysticism!

And don’t even think about whispering to your wife about your mother-in-law sitting behind you. On her side is a listening device in the form of a driver's voice amplifier. A microphone is installed in the front part of the cabin, which transmits what is said to the passengers. However, this function can be disabled, but you should not lose vigilance.

The second row seats are separate - all with Isofix fastenings. To increase the useful volume of the luggage compartment, you can remove both rows or fold their backs into a flat plane.

In general, the Caravelle, even though it is a commercial vehicle, is crammed with all sorts of aids and assistants in a way that many passenger cars have never dreamed of. Speaking of sleep. Rest Assist ensures you don't fall asleep behind the wheel and encourages you to take a break during a long drive. Well, if you have already begun to nod off, then City Emergency Braking at speeds of up to 30 km/h will help you slow down in front of an obstacle.

However, Transporter derivatives are preferred not for their gadgets, but for their well-tuned passenger driving manners coupled with the practicality of a truck/bus. This is where they didn’t break anything. If you want to carry people, please: four rows of seats (in a long wheelbase) can accommodate up to 12 people. And with what comfort! Three-zone climate control with a separate control unit above the heads of second-row passengers is always at your service. By the way, the second row consists of separate seats (swivel ones remained the prerogative of the Multivan) with Isofix fastenings, while the side ones are raised to allow passengers to pass back. And if you decide to start transporting goods, with a slight movement of your hand (for the rear sofa you will need the hands of a weightlifter), we remove the seats and get cubic meters of usable space. Just don't stain the carpet! However, it is not necessary to remove the seats - in some cases it will be enough to fold the backrests almost flat. The rear door can be either double-leaf or lifting, as in our case, and with an electric closer in a premium style.

biTDI engine (180 hp, mounted transversely and tilted at 8 degrees)

From a driving point of view, it's hard to complain about the Caravelle. And here I am again talking about Highline. Under the hood is the same turbodiesel, now mounted transversely, with the same performance (180 hp, 400 Nm). Unless the peak torque bar is at your disposal 100 rpm earlier - from 1500 to 4000 rpm. Irrelevant. “Eats” still little: on the highway, on winter tires, in the rain, and even with a full load - about 8 l/100 km. So on a full tank (80 l) you can go very far. For greater savings, all Caravelles are equipped with a start-stop system.

This T6 accelerates better than golf-class hatchbacks both from a standstill and on the move, even in the front-wheel drive version, which we tested. The seven-speed DSG goes through the gears, although it was noticed in minor hooliganism. Are you approaching a red traffic light, and then suddenly you need to accelerate again when the green light turns on? You will inevitably get a push. It works in eight cases out of ten, as we were able to establish, between second and third gears.

The steering wheel, inherited from the Golf, has a hydraulic booster - in this matter the Germans still honor traditions. From lock to lock, I measured 3.25 turns, which makes it easy and relaxed to maneuver in confined spaces (the turning radius is 5.95 m - only half a meter more than the same). Outward visibility is standard, although the side mirrors are single-section, unlike some competitors.

But as the ride progressed, the driving experience changed. The point here is the new DCC suspension. The electronically controlled shock absorbers, after pressing a button on the center console, follow one of three operating algorithms: comfortable, normal and sport. There were some rough edges here too. The electronics “grab” the shock absorbers rather harshly - as a result, we get an imitation of a breakdown (characteristic knocking) in a seemingly harmless place. So, I rode mostly in standard mode.

And now about the sad stuff. I don’t know why it was necessary, in the presence of a Multivan, designed for transportation in style, to release a version of the Caravelle that was close in spirit to it, but from a price point of view it turned out to be an incident. Because our test subject costs as much as 3,798,600 rubles. No, of course, the Highline version is initially offered at a price of 2,762,200 rubles, but, as in the case of the premium, it turned out like this: not everything that shines is free. If you want a packaged car, you can forget about the basic price tag even for the top version. Headlight washers, sliding windows in the slider doors and a rear view camera are all an extra charge. And yet, you only need to ride the Caravelle Highline once to fall in love with it forever. Marriage of convenience?

The truth is that for 3.8 million rubles. there is still room for the eyes to run. If you want a premium sedan, you can take a closer look at

In mid-April 2015, the German automaker presented a new van generation Volkswagen T6, which, like , has several different versions: Multivan, Transporter and Caravelle.

Like most modern representatives of the brand, new model Volkswagen T6 2017-2018 received only evolutionary external changes, while in profile view the car is practically indistinguishable from the car of the previous generation.

Distinctive features of the 2017 Volkswagen T6 in the new body are redesigned bumpers, a retouched radiator grille and hood, modified lighting equipment with diode sections, as well as a different trunk lid.

The interior of the minivan features a completely new front panel, a different steering wheel and gearshift lever, as well as improved finishing materials. In honor of the launch of the new product, the manufacturer has prepared a limited special version of the T6 model called “Generation SIX”.

This option is designed in the style of a classic Volkswagen Type 2 van (the Type 1 index belongs to the original Beetle model) with two-tone body paint, a chrome package, 18-inch rims special design, Alcantara trim in the cabin and an expanded list of standard equipment.

As power units for the Volkswagen T6 Transporter / Miltivan (passenger), a 2.0-liter gasoline TSI with a power of 150 and 204 hp is offered, as well as a new two-liter diesel engine with the index “EA288 Nutz”, available in 84-speed output options. , 102, 150 and 204 hp. All options meet Euro-6 environmental standards.

The van is available with an adaptive chassis Dynamic Cruise Control with three operating modes: Comfort, Normal and Sport. Heating is also available for an extra charge. windshield, blind spot monitoring system, adaptive cruise control and a power tailgate.

Volkswagen price T6 2020 in Germany starts from 23,035 euros for the commercial version and from €29,952 for the passenger Multivan. For a car in Russia they ask from 2,637,300 rubles, the Comforline equipment costs from 3,317,600, and for the Highline they ask from 3,847,400.

The current VW Caravelle, like the Multivan, is part of the Transporter T6 family, the sixth generation of which appeared in 2015. The real workhorse of this trio is undoubtedly the Transporter, which can also be purchased in a passenger version. The Caravelle is already clean and a much more comfortable “passenger”.

However, calling the VW Caravelle T6 a new generation can only be a stretch. In fact, this is a deeply modernized VW T5.

The previous generation of the Volkswagen Transporter T5 family (2003–2015), like previous generations, turned out to be very popular in the world. It sold more than 2 million copies, thereby bringing the number of Transporters produced over 65 years to 12 million.

In the current Volkswagen Caravelle T6 family, the body dimensions remain the same - it only received slightly modified outer panels, trunk lid, bumpers and optics. The design has become more strict, because the edges of the body have become sharper. The engines for Ukraine are still the same, while in Europe the model is equipped with a little more powerful engines, meeting Euro 6 environmental standards. But the interior is really different.

The interior of the Caravelle has changed dramatically, becoming more austere. The glove box is now located like a car, at the bottom. In its former place there is a spacious niche

The changes to the instrument panel are cosmetic and barely noticeable. The font of the numbers, the strokes of the scales, the base of the arrows and the color of the red zones have changed slightly

As before, the car is available with a short (3000 mm) or extended by 400 mm wheelbase. Their main difference is the depth of the luggage compartment: with a regular base - 739 mm, with an extended one - 1118 mm.

All the backrests of the second and third row seats can be folded. This is useful when transporting long or bulky cargo.

Regardless of body length and wheelbase, the new Caravelle can be ordered from four to nine seats.

VW Caravelle traditionally provides the broadest opportunities cabin configurations. The second and third row seats can be removed

The test car is eight-seater, in the middle Comfortline configuration. In front there are a pair of individual seats with folding armrests. The second row consists of a double and a single seat, which, when folded, gives access to the gallery. The transformation process is simple and not at all labor-intensive.

The mid-spec Comfortline comes with an entry-level version of the Composition Color multimedia system with a 5-inch display. More advanced ones are available as an option

In the mid-range Comfortline configuration, the bus is equipped with dual-zone climate control...

…as an option for this version it can be expanded to three zones

I was amazed by the sound insulation of the Caravelle. Even at high speed, I was able to communicate with the passengers in the third row, and I didn’t have to raise my voice too much. The rattling of plastic panels was not annoying either, as was the case in the new Multivan.

For any conditions

Like any Volkswagen, Caravelle is a kind of designer, in the good sense of the word. You can create a car for yourself, preparing it from the factory for a variety of tasks and conditions. For bad roads, for example, a version with 4Motion all-wheel drive, with a new generation Haldex center coupling, which has become more compact, lighter and faster, is useful. Moreover, the Caravelle 4Motion can be equipped with a mechanical rear differential lock as an option. It will come in handy if you plan to use the car to tow heavy trailers. By the way, rally teams order beads in this configuration, where they often have to tow a carriage with a combat vehicle, and not only on asphalt.

For regular off-road operation of the VW Caravelle, protection of components and assemblies will not be superfluous. The package includes powerful aluminum shields covering the power unit, fuel tank, differential housing rear axle and the main muffler. In addition, each of the protection elements can be ordered separately.

Fun fact: ground clearance Caravelle does not depend on the presence or absence of an all-wheel drive transmission, but on the wheelbase or configuration. Thus, the long version of the bus is raised above the road by 202 mm, while the short version boasts a ground clearance of over 20 cm only in the initial version of Trendline, in the rest the ground clearance is 193 mm.

I liked the energy intensity of the suspension. The Caravelle has passed numerous road tests with flying colors. Moreover, comfort did not come at the expense of handling - the car steers pleasantly and informatively, even at high speeds.

So far verified

Unlike the Old World, where the minibus received new power units, we got him proven engines from the previous generation VW T5. The TDI turbodiesel line is traditionally wider. It is represented by three engines of the same volume - 2 liters, with a power of 102, 140 and 180 hp. There are two petrol engines – 2-liter TSI with 150 or 205 hp. For all these units, both mechanical transmissions and a DSG robot are available.

Despite this diversity, the 140-horsepower TDI is the most popular among Ukrainian Caravelle buyers. It is this that is paired with a 7-speed DSG robot installed on the test Caravelle. This tandem pleased me in the city with its excellent traction from the bottom, as well as fast and timely gear changes. And on the highway he has reserves for overtaking even at high speeds.

The maximum torque shelf of 340 Nm of the 140-horsepower turbodiesel is in the range of 1750–2500 rpm, in which the 7-speed DSG robot tries to keep it

In the city, our single-wheel drive Caravelle consumed at least 9 liters per 100 km. On the highway, the minibus has considerable weight and greater windage than in passenger car, leads to a strong relationship between fuel consumption and speed. So, at the maximum speed allowed by our traffic regulations and with the car fully loaded, the fuel appetite on the highway was 10.5 liters per 100 km. When driving in the speed range of 100–110 km/h, I reached a figure of 6.8 liters per 100 km. Therefore, the factory data when driving on the highway of 6.6 liters per hundred are quite achievable. And with this consumption, you can drive more than 1200 km on a tank of diesel fuel. After all, our diesel Caravelles are equipped with an 80-liter tank, while in Europe the fuel reserve is 70 liters, and a more spacious capacity is either in the gasoline version or is available as an option.

Final tweak

Volkswagen Caravelle may not have changed much, but it has come even closer to ideal big car for comfortable movement of passengers. In the current generation, thanks to new options and systems, it has become much more modern and convenient. But a radically different Transporter and cars from its family should be expected no earlier than 2020.

The VW Caravelle T6 features new upholstery options made from more expensive and high-quality materials. It will be very spacious in any of the rows of seats

The rear door is solid in the medium and rich versions, a hinged double door is available as an option

The VW Caravelle now offers Side Assist and automatic control headlights

The 140-horsepower TDI is most popular among Ukrainian Caravelle buyers. By the way, in dealer warehouses there are only such versions, with other engines - on order

Sales market: Russia.

Compared to the previous generation, the exterior of the Caravelle has changed somewhat: the bumpers, radiator grille, head optics, rear fog lights have changed, a spoiler has appeared on the roof, and the trunk door is no longer double-leaf. The ergonomics of the driver's seat and interior design have also received their evolutionary development. Of course, the minibus was supplemented with high-tech filling: climate control (three-zone in expensive trim levels), heated seats, sun blinds on the windows, an electrically heated windshield, full power accessories, and an automatically dimming rearview mirror. Thanks to new communication technologies, you can access the Internet, navigation system is able to navigate a route past traffic jams. A closer can be installed on the trunk door, and an electric drive with remote control. Other equipment features of the Volkswagen Caravelle include electronic amplifier voices, Bluetooth interface for conversations in mode speakerphone, adaptive suspension and a wide range of driving assistance systems

For the Caravelle T6, turbodiesel four-cylinder two-liter engines of the TDI series with 102, 140 and 180 hp, as well as two-liter gasoline turbo engines TSI with output of 150 and 204 hp. In both lines, the initial engines work in conjunction with a 6-speed manual transmission, front-wheel drive. The more powerful 140-horsepower diesel engine can be operated with either a manual transmission (front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive) or an automatic 7-speed DSG (double-clutch robot) in front-wheel drive. Both top engines - a 204-horsepower petrol and a 180-horsepower diesel - are equipped with a DSG robot and have two options: front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. In the most dynamic version, 2.0 TSI (204 hp), the Caravelle accelerates from zero to hundreds in 9.5 seconds. With the new engines, environmental performance and efficiency have improved even further. Consumption for gasoline engines- from 9 to 10.5 l/100 km. For diesel engines - from 5.9 to 8.8 l/100 km. Volume fuel tank- 80 liters.

Chassis The Volkswagen Caravelle includes both independent suspensions - front with MacPherson struts, rear with double wishbones. Electronically tuned adaptive dampers improve handling and comfort by varying the firmness of the suspension. Modes available: Normal, Comfort and Sport. 4MOTION all-wheel drive based on a multi-plate clutch distributes torque between the front and rear axles, increasing safety on slippery roads. As standard, all Caravelles have an electronic differential lock (on the front axle or both - when ordering all-wheel drive). The available mechanical rear differential lock (optional with 4MOTION) further improves off-road performance. Compared to its predecessor, the Caravelle body length has increased from 4892 to 5006 mm, and the long version has increased from 5292 to 5406 mm. The standard length of the luggage compartment, depending on the length of the body, is 739 / 1118 mm. The second and third row of seats can be folded down to create a huge cargo volume of 5800/6700 liters, with a maximum loading length of up to 2570/2970 mm.

All Caravelles are equipped by default electronic system maintaining directional stability, two front airbags, automatic system post-accident braking. Additionally, two high (combined) side airbags are offered that protect the head and chest of the driver and front passenger, as well as curtain airbags in the cabin. In addition, the new generation Volkswagen Caravelle has adaptive cruise control with a full stop function (for versions with DSG), a front collision avoidance system, adaptive high beam, Side Assist lane change assistance system, Rest Assist driver fatigue monitoring system. Descent control is available for all-wheel drive versions.