I can see one in my future, when VW launch a lwb 4wd version cargo with a bit bigger battery. It needs to be able to seat 5 or be able to be converted to a Kombi ,and still hold 3 MTBs in the back. Would take a bit of planning for our twice yearly trip to the Alps.
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I actually really like the look, think its a great styling move from VW. Still retains the van look and miles better than the T7 (in my opinion). Definitely a nod to the earlier VW's which have subsequently become icons, VW are definitely using this to their advantage and why not! Boy are they pricey, but then I get the feeling they are designed for top end and should be really well finished and refined in comparison to the standard Kombi's etc which we all then spend a fortune on to get them as such. As a commercial vehicle? not sure apart from maybe Royal mails next postie van! Probably too small for a camper however, but for a family wagon it looks spot on and will tick a lot of boxes for a lot of people and the styling beats anything hands down in that section of the market such as VW sharan, F**d galaxy, citrogen picasso, F**d S max, B max etc etc.
Personally I have mixed feelings about the electric side of things, loads of hurdles to overcome on battery longevity, cost, charging infrastructure, range etc (all the usual suspects) but hey I guess you have to start somewhere! now only if there was a hydrogen one....
edit: oh and 21" alloys look to be an option too... just saying!
Personally I have mixed feelings about the electric side of things, loads of hurdles to overcome on battery longevity, cost, charging infrastructure, range etc (all the usual suspects) but hey I guess you have to start somewhere! now only if there was a hydrogen one....
edit: oh and 21" alloys look to be an option too... just saying!
Just had a look, in terms of business lease it’s 500 per month. Very appealing. Low bik at 3%. 250 miles at current electricity price makes 22 quid. It would cost me 70 quid with my t6 diesel. Add the buzz doesn’t need servicing. It’s a business winner.
I am already thinking to get one when my EV lease ends July 2023.
I am already thinking to get one when my EV lease ends July 2023.
When I glanced and saw "F***", I thought you were swearing. Then I read closer and realised you were!
Any idea when you are expecting them ?
Out of curiosity, when is the LWB ID Cargo is going to be released?
We got in on the ‘pre-sale’. If you order now they are end of 23/24. We are hoping the initial batch will be a lot sooner. But tbf I have no idea, nor do the dealers.
Next year
Love the puddle lights, but sadly that’s all I love about it.This is certainly a vehicle that has divided opinion on our socials!
We had the T7 Multivan Style LWB 1.4T EHybrid for two days to test as a replacement for our Caravelle Executive.
How was it?
It drives very well with light and accurate steering and a clever hybrid system - in fact you forget you are driving a vehicle of this size most of the time. We had it with 7 adults in it and was no issue at all, returning excellent MPG, handling and performance.
The technology in the T7 is very good; keyless entry, wireless Apple car play, heated seats all round, radar cruise, matrix headlights to name a few - this really has all the tech you’ll ever want. The flexible seating options in the rear works really well, especially as you could have the 2nd or third row with three seats in it - however you can’t however have the rear seats facing each other when driving, only stationary.
We find it strange that it has T7 in the name - this feels more of a large Sharan(as pointed out above by @dubber36 ) with some van features in it. We think when the T6 replacement comes out there ‘May’ be a direct Caravelle replacement - maybe not *
The negatives we found were the subjective looks - but we know we can improve these with wheels, suspension and styling- not sure the black/red suits it. The interior plastics feel cheap in places - like most vehicles now! The interior isn’t as big as the Caravelle - although as mentioned it got 7 adults in but was snug. And finally the price - it’s not cheap, but what is these days? ‘Our spec’ is around £73k……
The big question - are we ordering one as a replacement - YES. It’s definitely a step in the right direction for VW and I’m sure we will all warm to the looks as we have with the familiar looking Caddy, and it’s will be another vehicle on our rental fleet with hybrid technology. You’ll be able to hire it when it arrives and see for yourself.
Next up for the fleet will be the ID Buzz…….watch this space
And we managed to clean it for some better pics;
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I think with a good set of rims and body kit it could look great
I've ordered a 1st Edition in white and am going to get part of it wrapped in a colour tbc
Bit surprised I had to pay extra even for white!!
It’s a VW. Everything costs …….I've ordered a 1st Edition in white and am going to get part of it wrapped in a colour tbc
Our big build from post #684 is finished
All ready for handover on Thursday
With pretty much every factory option ticked on this kombi, we then added the following;
Full carpet and insulation
Revo RFO20 wheels X2 with Goodyear tyres (1 winter set)
Bilstein B14 Komforts
Hunter alignment
Custom steering wheel
Colour coded painted dash
Virtual dash upgrade
Full Caravelle executive conversion with custom floor
Rear windows
Extra window tint
Full sound deadening with front dust seals
Webasto heater with factory vents
Speaker upgrade and underseat subwoofer
Full gloss black front grilles and mirrors
Thruxton front spoiler
Sportline rear spoiler
Interior switchable LED lighting
Extra USB sockets for all seats
Brembo brake upgrade with Ferrodo pads and J hooked discs all round
Red calipers
Full suede headliner
Full Nappa leather with GTI front bolsters
Full size spare spare wheel modification
All ready for handover on Thursday
With pretty much every factory option ticked on this kombi, we then added the following;
Full carpet and insulation
Revo RFO20 wheels X2 with Goodyear tyres (1 winter set)
Bilstein B14 Komforts
Hunter alignment
Custom steering wheel
Colour coded painted dash
Virtual dash upgrade
Full Caravelle executive conversion with custom floor
Rear windows
Extra window tint
Full sound deadening with front dust seals
Webasto heater with factory vents
Speaker upgrade and underseat subwoofer
Full gloss black front grilles and mirrors
Thruxton front spoiler
Sportline rear spoiler
Interior switchable LED lighting
Extra USB sockets for all seats
Brembo brake upgrade with Ferrodo pads and J hooked discs all round
Red calipers
Full suede headliner
Full Nappa leather with GTI front bolsters
Full size spare spare wheel modification
Looks what’s just landed for the forecourt - Brand new VW California Ocean 204PS in the stunning Bayleaf green and candy white.
Options over the standard specification which total over £7500 and include;
Two tone paintwork
Graphite grey cupboards and shower attachment
Driver assistance package plus
Digital cockpit
Discover media Pro
Woodstock alloys
Bed extension
Safe box
Wooden floor with plastic lining
Bright Brushed grey inlays
£84,000 - This is VAT Q so you can claim back if you run through your business
We also have a 4Motion due shortly in the same colour but with even more options. As well as a BMVS Sport 150PS Coast for sale, in Starlight blue.
Get in touch for more details.
Options over the standard specification which total over £7500 and include;
Two tone paintwork
Graphite grey cupboards and shower attachment
Driver assistance package plus
Digital cockpit
Discover media Pro
Woodstock alloys
Bed extension
Safe box
Wooden floor with plastic lining
Bright Brushed grey inlays
£84,000 - This is VAT Q so you can claim back if you run through your business
We also have a 4Motion due shortly in the same colour but with even more options. As well as a BMVS Sport 150PS Coast for sale, in Starlight blue.
Get in touch for more details.
You know we love a brake upgrade - this isn’t for a T6 (although we have something new and exciting to offer very soon for the Transporter).
This is for our 400ps Golf TCR - if you like brakes you are going to love these.
The AP Racing RadiCal2 with 390mm AP racing discs and Mintex pads. They just about fit under our Revo and Oz Racing 19” wheels.
With more and more time with this car spent on track, this is as the perfect choice to go. Tried and tested.
We’ve also added an Racingline Oil cooler, APR coil packs and upgraded the TVS software to Stage 3, to complete this stage of Upgrades.
We are at Goodwood Motor circuit for the day tomorrow testing - If you are in area swing by and say hello
Although the bulk of our work has always been specialising in Transporters, our BMVS Sport and Performance departments is always busy with car upgrades too Get in touch to discuss yours
This is for our 400ps Golf TCR - if you like brakes you are going to love these.
The AP Racing RadiCal2 with 390mm AP racing discs and Mintex pads. They just about fit under our Revo and Oz Racing 19” wheels.
With more and more time with this car spent on track, this is as the perfect choice to go. Tried and tested.
We’ve also added an Racingline Oil cooler, APR coil packs and upgraded the TVS software to Stage 3, to complete this stage of Upgrades.
We are at Goodwood Motor circuit for the day tomorrow testing - If you are in area swing by and say hello
Although the bulk of our work has always been specialising in Transporters, our BMVS Sport and Performance departments is always busy with car upgrades too
Get in touch to discuss yours
Another T6.1 THQ Headlight upgrade this week.
We are so impressed with these, apart from the fact they look really good - they really are an awesome headlight, totally transforming your night driving.
We are so impressed with these, apart from the fact they look really good - they really are an awesome headlight, totally transforming your night driving.
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I'm a bit late to the comments on the I.D. Buzz, but personally, I think it looks great - very excited to see what Oli and other converters/modifiers will do to them. Everything looks better lowered with good wheels, and a few little styling tweaks. It's already a good looking vehicle IMO but with some subtle OEM+ tweaks, well...
I've never been a massive fan of the two-tone look, but a Buzz in a solid all-over colour (Starlight Blue obviously), with some gloss black accents would look MEGA. The two-tone pastel shades are a bit too 'cute' for my liking. The reviews are all v. positive - it'll drive like a luxury car rather than a commercial vehicle (and we all spend a lot of time and money trying to achieve that goal). It's the only EV that excites me TBH, and if it gives pointless SUVs a hard kick in the dick by being way more practical, then its a yes from me. I'm looking forward to seeing one 'in the metal', and watching with interest to see what other model variants they release. Something with the practicality of a kombi would get me a little bit fizzy. I can only imagine what they'll be charging for a Cali version when they get around to building that though!
@Pauly - feel free to move all these Buzz comments to a new thread, don't want to disrupt Oli's business channel!
I've never been a massive fan of the two-tone look, but a Buzz in a solid all-over colour (Starlight Blue obviously
), with some gloss black accents would look MEGA. The two-tone pastel shades are a bit too 'cute' for my liking. The reviews are all v. positive - it'll drive like a luxury car rather than a commercial vehicle (and we all spend a lot of time and money trying to achieve that goal). It's the only EV that excites me TBH, and if it gives pointless SUVs a hard kick in the dick by being way more practical, then its a yes from me. I'm looking forward to seeing one 'in the metal', and watching with interest to see what other model variants they release. Something with the practicality of a kombi would get me a little bit fizzy. I can only imagine what they'll be charging for a Cali version when they get around to building that though!@Pauly - feel free to move all these Buzz comments to a new thread, don't want to disrupt Oli's business channel!
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No worries from be about ID Buzz chat. We are ordering some commercials too.I'm a bit late to the comments on the I.D. Buzz, but personally, I think it looks great - very excited to see what Oli and other converters/modifiers will do to them. Everything looks better lowered with good wheels, and a few little styling tweaks. It's already a good looking vehicle IMO but with some subtle OEM+ tweaks, well...
I've never been a massive fan of the two-tone look, but a Buzz in a solid all-over colour (Starlight Blue obviously
@Pauly - feel free to move all these Buzz comments to a new thread, don't want to disrupt Oli's business channel!
Interesting to hear everyone’s point of view.
Picked up my new van from @BognorMotors and over the moon with it, really happy with the final look and all the painting and custom work is absolutely awesome !
Thanks to Oli and all the guys in the workshop for a great job
Thanks to Oli and all the guys in the workshop for a great job