The theme of aerodynamic perfection runs through like a thread the exterior of the New Multivan is red. The front for example is was configured by the designers with the help of flow simulations computerized aerodynamics, in such a way as to reduce broadly measures the separations of the same and the consequent turbulence that they absorb energy. Therefore the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles for example, you can do without the usual air curtains (openings for the conveyance of air in the front, used to optimize the aerodynamic flow on the tires and on the side areas of the bodywork) for the benefit of a smooth configuration of the front surface and, consequently, of a coefficient cx optimal. In addition, in the frontal area, A-pillars and exterior mirrors optimized for aerodynamics purposes ensure less resistance. The same applies laterally to the door handles, which have also been optimized for the purpose of aerodynamics.
First Multivan with hybrid propulsion 218hp plug-in: The lithium-ion battery of the New Multivan eHybrid has a capacity of 10.4 kWh. This gives the New Multivan eHybrid an equivalent electric range of 46-50 kilometers (value realistic WLTP). This allows him to travel typical distances emission-free daily. In Germany, for example, second a study 1 of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital infrastructure, 95% of all daily car trips are represented by journeys of less than 50 kilometers. Autonomy overall of the New Multivan eHybrid reaches, depending 5 of the set-up, even the 700 kilometers (WLTP). The propulsion plug-in hybrid was designed in such a way that the New Multivan eHybrid usually starts up exclusively electric and therefore automatically covers zero local emissions especially short distances. Only at speeds above 140 km / h also the 1.4 TSI, a park engine in consumption. Always equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission a double clutch (DSG), the Multivan eHybrid reaches consumption of fuel and NEDC electricity included respectively between 1.6 and 1.5 l / 100 km and between 14.6 and 14.5 kWh / 100 km (values of consumption and emissions being updated). Like New Multivan eHybrid the new Bulli reaches in both variants of bodywork the efficiency class A +++.
Parallel to the plug-in hybrid propulsion, for launch on the market the New front-wheel drive Multivan is offered with two four-cylinder turbo gasoline engines, which develop 136 e 204 CV.