VW closes T6.1 order book today (3/3/23) !!!! - T7 Next? or T8?
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The 'Leader' spec is the same as VW commerce and no AWD option on that either. Goodbye startline 4motion vans.
Yes I had a look at a new Vito before I bought my 6.1 and the build quality was appalling
That looks better than the new TRANSPORTER!
The new Transporter with the 170PS auto does 0-60 in about 14 seconds, compared to the 6.1 DSG 204bhp, which is 8.9 seconds. The T7 vans absolutely gutless, and if you opt for the silly electric version to align with the government’s mission to ruin the automotive industry (which they're doing a brilliant job of with net zero), you’ll end up with similar performance to the 6.1, but in a much heavier van. Once these are fully kitted out for work or conversion, the overall weight will be ridiculous. Good luck with those forged electric range figures! I’ll stick to my 6.1, thanks.
I’ve had a hybrid the last couple days to try out and the power is quite impressive, 232ps through a CVT box = max power at all times pretty much
The instant oomph of electric with the range of ICE, have to say I’m sold, only prob now is VW haven’t released the hybrid yet so do I hang on another 12 months or go for the transit custom PHEV (which what I test drove)
The instant oomph of electric with the range of ICE, have to say I’m sold, only prob now is VW haven’t released the hybrid yet so do I hang on another 12 months or go for the transit custom PHEV (which what I test drove)
When I was looking to buy I went to see a 6.1 in Essex and another in Kent. A bit of a journey so I went on my 'busa to dispatch the trip on each occasion as quickly as possible.
Even the high output ones felt dog slow after that, so I was happy to settle for the mechanical simplicity of a 110 without feeling I'm missing out.
When you're accustomed to warping time with each twitch of the throttle it doesn't matter how quick any of them go, they're all slugs. It's in the eye of the beholder.
Shall we put you down as "undecided" then?
Those wheel arches need filling.........tractor tyres!
I know which I'd rather go off road in.Those wheel arches need filling.........tractor tyres!
UNIMOG wish I never sold it.
I would be interested in how it was for mpg.
I like the cab, but electric was not for me, and not sure i fancy one of the diesels
I keep meaning to book another 3 day test in one
It was pretty mixed mpg, I only had it for 48hours on work days but I took it for a short (very hard) thrash and got mid 20s, drove normally for 30-40 miles with the family (and ran out of battery) and got low 50s and also did a conservative short drive being as gentle as I could and got 99.9 mpg but I should point out I have a charger for my wife’s EV car at home so it was always plugged in
If you have never driven one and are seriously considering it I would 100% recommend a test drive before purchase as it is quite a strange beast
The petrol engine is connected to the wheels through a CVT box so as soon as you floor it the engine revs constantly which feels kind of strange
If you have never driven one and are seriously considering it I would 100% recommend a test drive before purchase as it is quite a strange beast
The petrol engine is connected to the wheels through a CVT box so as soon as you floor it the engine revs constantly which feels kind of strange
Great, thanks.
Yes, I think a test drive is in order.
My view is the whole van buying world should just stop and refuse to buy any of these new vans, whether Ford or VW, the prices are taking the Pi@@, I’m sure if the vans don’t leave the forecourt the prices will drop
I’ll just keep my van for as long as possible.
All these modern vans have so much to potentially go wrong and the aftercare is so poor from the manufacturers and main dealers, I’m out ( unless I win the lottery)
I’ll just keep my van for as long as possible.
All these modern vans have so much to potentially go wrong and the aftercare is so poor from the manufacturers and main dealers, I’m out ( unless I win the lottery)
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Also to add to your point, my mate has just brought the new Ford PHEV.
On collection, the sales rep at the dealer said lets hope is doesn’t go wrong as the lead times for many spare parts is astronomical due to the back log in production…
He’s self employed and would be screwed without transport. I said to him that I probably wouldn’t have gone through with it hearing that, and I am now even more convinced that for me, keeping my T6 is the only option for the foreseeable future.
As I said not too long ago;
There have been posts on here about vans at main dealers for months with unsolved electronic glitches. I don't need wind assist or traffic sign recognition cameras, I just need a reliable van and I'm happy to read the signs myself.
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