Volkswagen has one small sin. It seems that they spied on it from their eastern colleagues. Not a sin, but a prank. Give out restyling as a new model. Actually, there is nothing shameful here at all, if we are talking about a modern and technologically advanced car, and updates occur almost every six months. FROM Volkswagen Transporter T6, or rather, with its passenger version of the Caravelle, the same story happened. But not everything is so sad. How the new T6 2016-2017 can please fans of car cult trips model year, let's figure it out right now.

Options and prices 2018-2019 Volkswagen Caravelle model year

“Excellent minibus. How much did you give? " - to everyone who decided to buy new volkswagen Caravelle, we have to prepare a duty answer to this question. The busik is excellent, but it costs as much as a good apartment in Vladimir costs. Although, happiness is not in money when you have such a luxurious and hospitable device. In fact, the new build car is not too different from the T5 generation, which, in turn, was built on the basis of the T4 Transporter. And it was, indeed, a revolution. The news mainly concerns cabin comfort and trim levels. Also, a couple of items have been added to the line of motors and boxes.

In the photo - Volkswagen Caravel 2016-2017

Volkswagen Multivan was a little more fortunate in this regard. This is a more expensive modification, although the technical part of the machines is very similar. The only difference is in the interior trim and in a couple of external differences, which are not easy to see with the naked eye. The main feature of the Caravelle lineup and the entire T6 family is the Six Generation edition car. It's kind of like top-end equipmentbut on the outside, the car is distinguished by a two-tone bright paintwork in memory of the first generation Volkswagen T1 in 1950 and alloy wheels in a retro style. Conditional retro.

The most inexpensive Transporter T6 in the cargo version will cost no more than 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 Multivan is cheaper than 2.5 million. Caravelle cannot be called 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 pulls for adequate competition with the new T6. Whatever one may say, but the breed is immediately visible. Quite conditionally, Mercedes Viano and Toyota Alphard can be ranked among the competitors of the Caravel, but if you look at the price tag, then these cars are clearly not for large families.

What about Caravelle? And Caravelle will be able to completely arrange a comfortable movement for big family and for a large company. By the way, this niche in the market has not been developed practically at all. Those who look at roomy crossovers with three rows of seats, they are well aware that, except for the mother-in-law and the dog, without remorse, it will not be possible to seat anyone on the third row. The third row in such cars is frankly flawed, and the price of crossovers and large SUVs such a plan starts at two million. So it remains to be content with Gazelle or Sable, Sprinter or Transit. But these are already frank minibuses. Caravelle, on the other hand, offers light driving comfort, small dimensions, decent dynamics and human fuel consumption.

Specifications Volkswagen Caravel 2016-2017

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

As for the engines, then official dealers Volkswagen in Russia is offered to warm up starting with a 2.0-liter diesel engine for 102 horses. In the minimum configuration, a five-stage manual transmission... And here you can already feel the difference with the previous generation. T5 was equipped with a similar diesel engine, but only for 85 forces. The 114-horsepower diesel has already asked for almost two million at the time of sale. One step higher is the more powerful diesel engine by 140 forces. In fact, it repeats the design of the previous one, and the power is increased due to forcing. In richer trim levels, you can buy a Caravelle with a 180-horse turbodiesel with new turbines that appeared on this engine only last year. Also offered are two gasoline two-liter engines for 150 and 210 forces. In addition to the manual transmission, it is possible to install the famous seven-speed DSG. The robot can only be installed in the most expensive trim levels. There is also an all-wheel drive modification of the Caravelle.

Initially, the Caravelle interior trim is much simpler than the Multivan. On the one hand, this is not bad, since the car will in any case be used not only for transporting passengers, but also cargo. At least sometimes. Slightly simpler than in the more expensive Multivan, the shape of the seats, the trim and the shape of the panels, and driving the driver feels like on a test drive big Golf... Only the landing is slightly higher. In the minimum configuration, the car is equipped with a simple radio tape recorder, but the most sophisticated multimedia system and the front panel are available for a surcharge. Exactly the same as installed in the salon of the top Multivan. Frankly, it has nothing to do in Caravelle, since its surface is impractical. It gets dirty quickly and there are fingerprints on it. But this panel will have a gorgeous eight-inch touchscreen 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 and not for the beautiful front panels. Not even behind the wheel of a power-assisted Golf, as in the current generation. The owners' comments on the Caravelle's passenger handling were confirmed this year as well. Driving qualities like passenger car, and practicality, the possibility of transforming the cabin, spaciousness - like a minibus. Still would. The new Volkswagen T6 on a long base easily takes 12 people on board. And not just like that, but with such comfort that any passenger car will envy.

Three-zone climate control is installed in the cabin of the Caravel, however, this applies to older trim levels. IN inexpensive cars have to be content with the usual air conditioner. And climate control is not controlled 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 backs and cushions independently of each other. Swivel seats are not available for the Caravel. They were left only for Multiven. But rear seats are completed with sets for Isofix child seats. If necessary, the salon is quite simply transformed into a cargo one. In this case, it is not at all necessary to remove the seats, it is enough to fold the backs, but the seats are completely removed quite simply.

Video: test drive Volkswagen Caravel 2016-2017

A standard turbodiesel for 180 forces, as a rule, suits everyone completely. He is moderately dynamic and does not ask for too much. The passport promises that the fuel consumption of the turbodiesel on the highway will not exceed 6 liters and many test drives confirm this figure. Urban consumption is approaching 10 liters per hundred, but for this big car it's quite normal. Considering that the BVK holds 80 liters, but you can go quite far on it. For city traffic, a fuel saving and emission reduction system is provided. The start / stop system is installed as an option; it can be switched on both in automatic mode and manually. The new seven-speed robotic system also proved to be excellent at Caravelle. dSG box... The car has excellent acceleration and the lack of dynamics will not be felt either in the city or on the highway.

The power steering and the steering wheel itself, which Caravelle inherited from the Golf, work perfectly, the car is controlled easily and clearly. Interestingly, the turning radius of the new T6 is 5.95 m, which is only 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 adaptive suspension went to the car from Multivan. The suspension operation algorithm is peculiar, 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 fit, and, if necessary, go into a sporty, more rigid mode. Not everyone will like it, however, for good asphalt the suspension settings in Sport mode are quite convincing.

Caravelle is an expensive car, especially in the Trendline configuration. But this is 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. Automotive market analysts say that buying a T5 with a passenger compartment for secondary market possible, but not cheaper than 1.5-1.8 million. This applies to three-year beads. A five-year or seven-year-old Volkswagen T5 in the Caravelle version can be bought up to a million, depending on the configuration. Diesel atmospheric modifications are in particular demand, and for some reason small turbocharged ones are sold the worst in Russia gasoline engines... Despite their reliability and economy, the public is afraid of their manufacturability and requirements for the quality of oil, filters, gasoline

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Answering this question, first of all, it is worth deciding on the name. Many experts in the automotive industry believe that the name T6 is not entirely correct and suggest calling the new generation of VW T5 + minibuses, because in fact, the car has not undergone any fundamental changes.

The braking system, suspension, wheelbase, transmission and engine remained unchanged, only in the all-wheel drive version a new axle clutch appeared, which, in essence, does not affect specifications cars.

The changes affected mainly appearance - hinged panels, an electric drive of the 5th door, LED headlights appeared on the body. Many potential buyers surprised by the two-tone color (this color is very fond of the German tuning studio), which was immediately nicknamed "nostalgic" because of the similarity with the cars of the first generations.

When designing the T6, engineers took into account one of the main mistakes made in models of previous generations and increased visibility by increasing the area rear window and the installation of the outer glass is slightly lower.

How has the interior and interior changed?

The interior of Volkswagen minibuses has been an example of convenience and ergonomics for many years. If we talk about generation T5, then comfortable salon only the Transporter and Caravelle can boast, and the Multivan's interior looked clearly unfinished. In the T6 series, this drawback is almost completely eliminated. The interior of the cabin of all minibuses has panels (gloss) covering niches, as well as color screens. Even in the base models, the finish quality is much better.

The landing has remained unchanged since the T5, despite the fact that the driver's seat has several options for adjusting the seat and steering wheel, the length of the steering wheel is still insufficient. This disadvantage is especially significant for those drivers who drive long distances. Thus, the designers did not pay attention to the main complaint of the drivers of VW minibuses and did not eliminate it.

But the engineers listened to the opinion of the passengers and took into account all their wishes. The middle row of seats in the T6 2015 series is three separate seats that can be folded / unfolded. They can be dismantled if necessary. The problem of landing on the third (rear) row is gracefully solved. With one movement of your hand, you can fold them back and open access to the interior. In expensive trim levels, the sofa moves back and forth ..

The rest of the T6 interior is the same free, all seats can be folded and dismantled. There is a T6 version, which, thanks to its extended base, can accommodate 9 passengers according to the formula 2 + 2 + 2 + 3. This makes the T6 indispensable in corporate passenger transportation.

How has the driving performance changed?

The main change is the appearance of the DCC suspension, with shock absorbers that have variable stiffness. There is also an option to customize the base suspension. Like the T5, the T6 is very easy to drive and can handle various maneuvers, such as blending into a corner at top speed. It is this quality that makes VW minibuses popular: the ability to operate on any surfaces and on roads of any twisty in any weather.

Amateur test drives have shown that, thanks to the installation of a new center coupling, the vehicle's cross-country ability has slightly increased. The minibus moves equally well on a flat surface and on loose sand and track. The all-wheel drive T6 models are equipped with a 180-horsepower bi-turbodiesel, which allows us to speak about the ultra-high cross-country ability of these models.

On average, cars of the T6 generation accelerate to 100 km / h in 10-12 seconds, which corresponds to the performance of passenger cars. The familiar rectangular shape of T6 minibuses allows you to feel well the dimensions, maneuver in the traffic flow and park without problems.

Does it have new volkswagen T6 disadvantages?

Of course, like any car, the T6 has some drawbacks. It has already been said above about the low driver comfort due to a too short steering wheel. A technical drawback can be considered permanent job engine at maximum revs at all speed ranges from 10 to 110 km / h. The engine requires a higher gear, and the DSG does this automatically, which causes vibrations.

Also, the disadvantages of this series include the cost of cars. Despite the fact that the T6 began to be produced in Russia, the price of the car remains quite high even in the basic configuration. A car of a higher class will cost a very decent amount, in connection with which we can say that VW has long ceased to be " people's car", ending in a premium car.

The new Volkswagen T6, like the previous version, will be in demand by the tuning studio for conversion into Offices on Wheels. There are already quite a lot of offers and tuning packages for this car from leading tuners.

Interior video Volkswagen T6 Multiven 2015

Volkswagen has one small sin. It seems that they spied on it from their eastern colleagues. Not a sin, but a prank. Give out restyling as a new model. Actually, there is nothing shameful here, if we are talking about a modern and technologically advanced car, and updates occur almost once every six months. The same story happened with the Volkswagen Transporter T6, or rather, with its passenger version of the Caravelle. But not everything is so sad. How the new T6 2016-2017 model year can please fans of car cult walks, let's figure it out right now.

The standard "minibus" is equipped with a diesel 84 horsepower engine with a Start / Stop system. The rest of the kits will include the following power units:
diesel 102 hp;
diesel 150 hp;
diesel 204 hp;
petrol 150 HP;
petrol 204 HP
Thanks to the considerable efforts of the mechanics and engineers of this German car company, fuel consumption has been reduced on average by as much as 15% compared to the same indicator of its predecessor.

Bus or station wagon? Caravel!

Transporters of all generations, used or new, were loved not for the music in the cabin and not for the beautiful front panels. Not even behind the wheel of a power-assisted Golf, as in the current generation. The owners' comments on the Caravelle's passenger handling were confirmed this year as well. Driving qualities, like a car, and practicality, the possibility of transforming the cabin, spaciousness - like a minibus. Still would.

The new Volkswagen T6 on a long base easily takes 12 people on board. And not just like that, but with such comfort that any car will envy. Three-zone climate control is installed in the Caravel's cabin, however, this applies to the older configurations. In inexpensive cars, you will have to be content with conventional air conditioning. And climate control is not controlled 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 backs and cushions independently of each other. Swivel seats are not available for the Caravel.

They were left only for Multiven. But the rear seats are equipped with Isofix child seat kits. If necessary, the salon is quite simply transformed into a cargo one. In this case, it is not at all necessary to remove the seats, it is enough to fold the backs, but the seats are completely removed quite simply. Video: test drive Volkswagen Caravella 2016-2017 A standard turbodiesel for 180 forces, as a rule, suits everyone completely. He is moderately dynamic and does not ask for too much.

The passport promises that the fuel consumption of the turbodiesel on the highway will not exceed 6 liters and many test drives confirm this figure. City consumption is approaching 10 liters per hundred, but for such a large car this is quite normal. Considering that the BVK holds 80 liters, but you can go quite far on it. For city traffic, a fuel saving and emission reduction system is provided. The start / stop system is installed as an option; it can be switched on both in automatic mode and manually.

It proved to be excellent on Caravelle and the new seven-speed robotic box DSG. The car has excellent acceleration and the lack of dynamics will not be felt either in the city or on the highway. Volkswagen Caravelle 2016-2017 The power steering and the steering wheel itself, which Caravelle got from the Golf, work perfectly, the car is controlled easily and clearly. Interestingly, the turning radius of the new T6 is 5.95 m, which is only 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 adaptive suspension went to the car from Multivan. The suspension operation algorithm is peculiar, 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 fit, and, if necessary, go into a sporty, more rigid mode. Not everyone will like it, however, for good asphalt the suspension settings in Sport mode are quite convincing.

Caravelle is an expensive car, especially in the Trendline configuration. But this is 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. Automotive market analysts say that it is possible to buy a T5 with a passenger compartment in the secondary market, but not cheaper than 1.5-1.8 million. This applies to three-year-old buses. A five-year or seven-year-old Volkswagen T5 in the Caravelle version can be bought up to a million, depending on the configuration. Diesel atmospheric modifications are in special demand, and for some reason small turbocharged gasoline engines are the worst sold in Russia. Despite their reliability and economy, the public is afraid of their manufacturability and requirements for the quality of oil, filters, gasoline

Options and prices.

Minibus Volkswagen Caravelle T6 is sold in Russia in three levels of performance - Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. Basic configuration estimated at 2,035,100 rubles, and the "top" option will cost 3,548,900 rubles excluding additional options... By default, the car is equipped with aBS systems and ESP, two airbags, semi-automatic climate control, factory "music", power windows for the front doors, heated and electrically adjustable side mirrors, a lift start assist system and other useful equipment.

Spacious and comfortable interior

Inside it is free, spacious, beautiful. Dashboard performed simply. The instrument panel is located under a wide visor. There is also a screen on-board computer... The bright red illumination of the instruments looks very impressive. Most of it is occupied by the center console. It has become noticeably wider. In the foreground is a 7-inch color screen of the latest multimedia system. On either side of it are two vertical deflectors. Below you can see a large number of buttons, switching keys. I really liked that the gear lever moved up.

For the sake of objectivity, I will note that outside, and inside, no revolution happened. Everything experienced by the T6 is more likely to be deeply restyled. Just look at the photo above and tell me I'm wrong. On the other hand, if, as they say, people hawala, why reinvent the wheel? This, however, was almost always the case, but somehow, in the 65 years after the first Bulli came out, the new cab was what it is. And yet, in order not to take the rap for the manufacturer, I took for the test a Caravel performed by Highline, which was previously absent. Here is our short-wheelbase van (in the long-wheelbase version +40 cm between the C-pillar and 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 doorstep dealership you receive an unexpected text message about the 13th salary dropped (aka bonus). This is when you initially wanted a marriage of convenience, and the relatives of your future wife turned out to be dollar millionaires, not rubles. In a word, when you can and should decide on something more than you expected.

First, because it is beautiful. Full headlights, which in addition to aesthetics adds more interesting controllable light. Here you already have not only cornering lights, but also an intelligent beam high beam, which does not blind the oncoming lane. I drove 700 km from Moscow to Minsk - it works like a clock. And no need to change bulbs every season - LEDs last ten times longer than traditional halogens! Separately, the speed of the distant response is amusing when you need to blink.

No, but what, only the owners of the top-end to have fun? There are also 17-inch alloy wheels Cascavel (we had Devonport for a surcharge), and tinted windows (by the way, why are there side curtains in the cabin too?), And electric sliding doors on the sides. IN severe frosts or simply the electric drive can be turned off as unnecessary. But you feel how the degree is growing: sliders on both sides, and even with a drive ?! Mmm!

The beauty continues in the salon. The front panel of the Highline has been replaced with the same as in the new Multivan - with inserts made of plastic coated "piano lacquer". 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 went. 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 the next box? But instead of a 5-inch display for a surcharge (surcharge even in the Highline configuration, Karl!), The test car has a Composition Media system with an 8-inch screen. We have already seen this on. Under the bottom edge there are sensors that react to the approach of a hand and "wake up" the hidden menu on the screen.

Otherwise, multimedia would be very ordinary, if not for one circumstance: using the cable, which I mentioned earlier, you can connect a smartphone to it and, using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, get a cut-down version of your mobile phone directly on the central display. I tried CarPlay - no problem, but Android Auto didn't want to launch with any of the three tested devices. Mystic!

And do not even try to whisper with your wife about the mother-in-law sitting behind. On her side is a listening device in the form of an amplifier for the driver's voice. A microphone is installed in the front of the cabin, which transmits what he said to the passengers. However, this function can be turned off, but you should not lose your vigilance.

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

In general, Caravelle, even though it is a commercial car, is stuffed with all sorts of assistants and assistants in a way that many cars never dreamed of. Speaking of sleep. Rest Assist makes sure you stay awake while driving and suggests you pause on a long ride. Well, if you have already begun to bite your nose, then City Emergency Braking at speeds up to 30 km / h will help you slow down in front of an obstacle.

However, derivatives from the Transporter are preferred not for gadgets, but for verified passenger driving manners, coupled with the practicality of a truck / bus. Here they did not break anything. If you want to carry people, please: four rows of seats (in a long base) allow you to shelter up to 12 people. And with what comfort! A three-zone climate with a separate control unit above the heads of the second row passengers is always at your service. By the way, the second row is a separate seat (swivel seats remained the prerogative of Multivan) with Isofix mounts, while the side ones are raised to let passengers back. And if you want to start transporting goods - with a slight movement of your hand (for the back sofa you will need the hands of a weightlifter) we remove the seats and get cubic meters of usable space. Just don't splatter the carpet! However, it is not necessary to remove the seats - in some cases it will be enough to fold the backs into an almost flat plane. The rear door can be either double-leaf or lifting, as in our case, and with an electric door closer in a premium manner.

BiTDI engine (180 hp, installed transversely and overwhelmed by 8 degrees)

From a driving point of view, it's a sin to complain about the Caravelle. And here I am again about Highline. Under the hood is the same turbodiesel, now installed transversely, with all the same performance (180 hp, 400 Nm). Unless the peak torque bar is at your disposal 100 rpm earlier - from 1500 to 4000 rpm. Not essential. There is still little "eating": on the highway, on winter tires, in the rain, and even with a full load - about 8 l / 100 km. So with a full tank (80 l) you can go very far. For added savings, all Caravelles are equipped with a start-stop system.

This T6 accelerates cleaner than golf-class hatchbacks both from a standstill and on the move, even in front-wheel drive performance, which came to our test. Seven-speed DSG know yourself goes over the gear, however, was seen in petty hooliganism. Driving up to a red traffic light, and then suddenly you need to accelerate again to the flashing green? You will inevitably get a jolt. It works in eight cases out of ten, as it was possible to establish, between the second and third gears.

A steering wheel inherited from the Golf, with 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 effortless to maneuver in confined spaces (turning radius - 5.95 m - only half a meter more than the same). Outward visibility is reference, although the side mirrors are single-section, unlike some competitors.

But on the go, the driving experience has changed. It's about the new DCC suspension. The electronically controlled shock absorbers, after pressing a button on the center console, follow one of three operating algorithms: Comfort, Normal and Sport. Here, too, it was not without roughness. Electronics harshly "grabs" the shock absorbers - as a result, we get an imitation of breakdown (characteristic knocks) in a seemingly harmless place. So, I skated mostly in standard mode.

And now about the sad things. I do not know why it was necessary, given the Multivan, designed for transportation with chic, to release a version of Caravelle close to it in spirit, but from a price point of view, it turned out to be an incident. Because our experimental 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 this way: not everything that shines is free. Do you want a packed car, about the basic price tag even at top version you can forget. A headlamp washer, sliding vents in the slider doors and a rear-view camera - all for an extra charge. And yet it is only worth taking a ride on Caravelle highlineto fall in love with her forever. Marriage of convenience?

The truth is that for 3.8 million rubles. eyes still have a lot to scatter. 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 the profile view the car is practically indistinguishable from the car of the previous generation.

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

Inside, the minivan is greeted with a completely new front panel, a different steering wheel and gearshift lever, as well as improved trim materials. In honor of the launch of the novelty, the manufacturer has prepared a limited edition special version of the T6 model called "Generation SIX".

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

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

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

Volkswagen price The T6 2020 in Germany starts at € 23,035 for the commercial version and € 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 Highline they ask from 3 847 400.