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 trinity is definitely the Transporter, which can also be purchased in a passenger version. Caravelle is already clean and much more comfortable "passenger".
However, calling the VW Caravelle T6 a new generation can only be a stretch. In fact, we have a deeply modernized VW T5.
The past generation of the family Volkswagen Transporter T5 (2003–2015), like previous generations, proved to be very popular in the world. It sold over 2 million copies, bringing the number of Transporters produced over 65 years to 12 million.
In the current family Volkswagen Caravelle T6 body dimensions remained the same - he only received slightly modified exterior panels, trunk lid, bumpers and optics. The design has become more rigorous, because the edges of the body have become sharper. Motors for Ukraine are still the same, while in Europe the model is equipped with a little more powerful engines that meet 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 in a passenger way, from below. In its former place there is a spacious niche
The dashboard changes are cosmetic and barely noticeable. The font of the numbers, strokes of the scales, the base of the arrows and the color of the red zones have slightly changed
As before, the car is available with a short (3000 mm) or 400 mm longer wheelbase. Their main difference is the depth of the luggage compartment: with a conventional base - 739 mm, with an extended one - 1118 mm.
All second and third row seatbacks can be folded down. 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 widest possible interior configuration. Second and third row seats can be dismantled
The test car is eight-seater, in average configuration comfort line. In front - a pair of individual chairs with folding armrests. The second row consists of a double and a single seat, folding which you get access to the gallery. The transformation process is simple and not at all laborious.
In the average Comfortline configuration, the initial version of the Composition Color multimedia system with a 5-inch display is installed. More advanced ones are available as an option
In the average 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 struck by the insulation of the Caravelle. Even at high speed, I was able to talk to the passengers in the third row, and I didn’t have to raise my voice too much. The rattling of plastic panels was not annoyed, as it was in the new Multivan.
For any conditions
Like any Volkswagen, Caravelle is a kind of constructor, in the best sense of the word. You can create a car for yourself, having already prepared it from the factory for a variety of tasks and conditions. For bad roads, for example, a version with all-wheel drive 4Motion, with a new generation Haldex center clutch that is smaller, lighter and faster. What's more, 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 machine 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 operation of the VW Caravelle off-road, the 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 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 equipment. So, the long version of the bead is raised above the road by 202 mm, while the short one boasts a 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 withstood numerous road tests with flying colours. Moreover, comfort was not 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 range is traditionally wider. It is represented by three engines of the same volume - 2 liters, with a capacity of 102, 140 and 180 hp. There are two petrol engines - 2-liter TSI for 150 or 205 hp. For all these units are available as mechanical transmissions, and the DSG robot.
Despite this diversity, the 140-horsepower TDI is the most popular among Ukrainian Caravelle buyers. It was he, paired with a 7-speed DSG robot, installed on the test Caravelle. Such a tandem pleased in the city with excellent traction already from the bottom, as well as quick and timely gear changes. Yes, and on the track he has reserves for overtaking even at high speeds.
The shelf of maximum torque of 340 Nm of a 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 two-wheel drive Caravelle ate at least 9 liters per 100 km. On the track, the considerable weight and greater windage of a minibus than in a passenger car leads to a strong correlation between fuel consumption and speed. So, at the maximum allowed by our SDA speed and with a full load of the car, the fuel appetite on the highway was 10.5 liters per 100 kilometers. When driving in the speed range of 100-110 km / h, I reached the figure of 6.8 liters per 100 km. Therefore, factory data when driving on the highway at 6.6 liters per hundred are quite achievable. Yes, and with such an expense on a tank of diesel fuel, you can drive more than 1200 km. After all, our diesel Caravelles are equipped with an 80-liter tank, while in Europe the fuel supply is 70 liters, and a more capacious capacity is either in the gasoline version or is available as an option.
Last fine-tuning
Volkswagen Caravelle, though not much has changed, but came even closer to the ideal of a large car for the 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 of its family should be expected no earlier than 2020.
The VW Caravelle T6 presents new upholstery options, from more expensive and high-quality materials. On any of the rows of seats will be very spacious
Backdoor one-piece in medium and rich versions, hinged double-leaf available as an option
The VW Caravelle now offers Side Assist and automatic headlight control as an option.
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| Huge selection of options. The Caravelle is available in short and long wheelbase, mono and all-wheel drive. Systems appeared active safety- automatic braking in the city and the prevention or reduction of the consequences of a second collision. | High cost options. |
The 140 hp TDI is the most popular among Ukrainian Caravelle buyers. By the way, in the warehouses of dealers there are only such versions, with other motors - on order
Volkswagen has one small sin. It looks like they peeped it from their eastern colleagues. Not a sin, but so, a prank. Issue restyling for 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 once every six months. With the Volkswagen Transporter T6, or rather, with its passenger version of the Caravelle, the same story happened. But not everything is so sad. What can please fans of automobile cultural trips new T6 2016-2017 model year let's figure it out right now.
The standard "van" 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;
gasoline 150 hp;
petrol 204 hp
Thanks to the considerable efforts of the mechanics and engineers of this German car company, fuel consumption was reduced on average by as much as 15% compared to that 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 Golf with power steering, as in the current generation. Owner reviews about the easy handling of the Caravelle have been confirmed this year as well. Ride quality like passenger car, and practicality, the possibility of transforming the interior, spaciousness - like a minibus. Still would.
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 interior of the Caravelle, however, this applies to older trim levels. AT inexpensive cars You'll have to settle for regular air conditioning. And climate control is not controlled from the front panel, but directly from the passenger compartment. The climate control unit is placed 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 cushions independently of each other. Swivel seats are not available for the Caravelle.
They were left only for Multiven. But rear seats Complete with Isofix child seat kits. If necessary, the salon is quite simply transformed into a cargo one. At the same time, 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: 2016-2017 Volkswagen Caravelle test drive A regular 180-horsepower turbodiesel, as a rule, suits everyone and completely. It is moderately dynamic and does not ask for too much. 
The passport promises that the fuel consumption of a 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 big car it's quite normal. Given that the bvk holds 80 liters, but it can go quite far. For urban traffic, a system for saving fuel and reducing emissions is provided. The start / stop system is optional, can be included as in automatic mode, as well as manually.
Excellent showed itself on the Caravelle and the new seven-speed robotic DSG box. 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 Golf, work perfectly, the car is controlled easily and distinctly. Interestingly, the turning radius of the new T6 is 5.95 m, which is only 400 mm more than the Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the steering wheel is very short and informative. From lock to lock - only three and a half turns.
The adaptive suspension went to the car from Multivan. The suspension operation algorithm is peculiar, but it suits any driving conditions and any roads. Variable ground clearance within 40 mm from the base 193 mm allows you to choose the right fit, and if necessary, go into a sporty, harder 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 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 say that to buy a T5 with a passenger compartment on secondary market 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 variant 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 worst of all in Russia. gasoline engines. Despite their reliability and efficiency, the public is afraid of their manufacturability and demands on the quality of oil, filters, gasoline
Options and prices.
The Volkswagen Caravelle T6 minibus is sold in Russia in three performance levels - Trendline, Comfortline and Highline. The basic equipment is estimated at 2,035,100 rubles, and the "top" version will cost 3,548,900 rubles excluding additional options. By default, the car is equipped ABS systems and ESP, two airbags, semi-automatic air conditioner, factory "music", power windows of the front doors, heating and electrical settings for the side mirrors, an assistance system when starting uphill and other useful equipment. 
Spacious and comfortable interior
Inside is free, spacious, beautiful. Dashboard done 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 the space is occupied by the center console. It has become noticeably wider. A 7-inch color screen of the latest multimedia system flaunts in the foreground. On the sides of it are two vertical deflectors. Below you can see a large number of buttons, toggle keys. I really liked that the gear lever moved up. 
Most motorists attribute autotuning to certain pleasant modifications. With it, the car looks much more presentable than in the standard version. And auto-tuning often not only plays the role of visual decoration, but also improves various properties of the car. It is worth noting that the tuning intended for the 2015-2019 Volkswagen Caravelle undoubtedly refreshes the design of the car.
Thresholds made of steel are in great demand, and aluminum thresholds are also often ordered from us. Such parts protect the car from various third-party reactions.
Autotuning can not only perform the task of decorating, but also be useful. Mounting a towbar is a clear example of such auto-tuning. This part is needed so that the car has the ability to tow another vehicle or use a trailer.
Body kit installation in Moscow
Perhaps the most famous car accessories are seat covers. Almost every motorist uses them, as the covers make life much easier and protect the leather of the seats from various scratches and dirt. The use of specialized covers for Volkswagen Caravelle 2015-2019 is justified, as they are usually more comfortable compared to standard seats.
Interior floor mats are considered a necessary addition for every car. With their help, it is easy to avoid the effects of water and dirt on the skin. The trunk mat will keep your car clean.
The shop closely cooperates with domestic factories. It is worth noting that car accessories come strictly from manufacturers, without intermediaries. Constantly on sale you can find a large line of auto accessories for any model.
We have competent installers and other specialists in our staff, they can easily cope with virtually any accessory designed for the Volkswagen Caravelle 2015-2019. Installation works are offered at excellent prices.
For the sake of objectivity, I note that outside, and inside, the revolution did not happen. Everything experienced by the T6 is rather drawn to a deep restyling. Just look at the photo above and tell me I'm wrong. On the other hand, if, as they say, “people eat”, why reinvent the wheel? So, however, it was almost always, but somehow, in the 65 years after the release of the first Bulli, the new cab became what it is. And yet, in order not to take the rap for the manufacturer, I took the Caravelle in the Highline version, which was previously absent, for a test. 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) already looks in a different light.
Highline is when on the doorstep dealer center you receive an unexpected text message about the fallen 13th salary (aka bonus). This is when you initially wanted a marriage of convenience, and the relatives of your future wife turned out to be not ruble, but dollar millionaires. In a word, when you can and should decide on something more than you expected.
First, because it's beautiful. The headlights are completely, which, in addition to aesthetics, also adds a more interesting controlled light. Here you have not only cornering lights, but also an intelligent high beam beam that does not blind the oncoming traffic. I traveled 700 km from Moscow to Minsk - it works like a clock. And you don't have to change bulbs every season - LEDs last ten times longer than traditional halogens! Separately, the response speed of the far one is amusing when you need to blink.
No, but what, only the owners of the top have fun? There are also 17-inch Cascavel alloy wheels (we had Devonport for an extra charge), and tinted windows (by the way, why are there side curtains in the cabin?), And power sliding doors on the sides. In severe frosts or simply as unnecessary, 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!
The beauty continues in the salon. The front panel of the Highline has been replaced with the one in the new Multivan, with plastic inserts with a "piano lacquer" coating. Beautiful, but impractical: forensic experts can see fingerprints with the naked eye. On the right side is an additional upper storage compartment with a lid, where for some reason the USB connector for connecting a smartphone has left. No, really, why make a niche for storing a mobile phone in the central part, if you have to drag the cable for connecting to multimedia from a nearby box? But instead of a 5-inch display for a surcharge (surcharge even in the Highline configuration, Carl!) In the test car, the Composition Media system with an 8-inch screen. We have already seen this on . Under the bottom edge are sensors that react to the approach of the hand and "awaken" the hidden menu on the screen.
Otherwise, multimedia would be very ordinary, if not for one circumstance: using the cable I mentioned earlier, you can connect a smartphone to it and use Apple CarPlay or Android Auto to 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. 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 a driver's voice amplifier. A microphone is installed in the front of the cabin, which transmits what he said to the passengers. However, this function can be disabled, but vigilance should not be lost.
The second row seats are separate - all with Isofix mounts. To increase the useful volume of the luggage compartment, you can remove both rows or fold their backs into a flat plane.
In general, Caravelle, despite the fact that the car is commercial, is stuffed with all sorts of helpers and assistants in a way that many cars never dreamed of. Speaking of sleep. Rest Assist keeps you awake at the wheel and suggests you take a break on a long drive. Well, if you have already begun to nod off, 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. This is where they didn't break anything. If you want to carry people, please: four rows of seats (in a long base) 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 seats remained the prerogative of the Multivan) with Isofix mounts, while the side ones rise to let passengers go back. And if you decide to do the transportation of 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 backs almost into a flat plane. The back door can be both double-winged and lifting, as in our case, and with an electric closer in a premium manner.
biTDI engine (180 hp, transversely mounted and 8 degrees inverted)
From a driving point of view, the Caravelle is a sin to complain about. And here I am again about Highline. Under the hood is the same turbodiesel, now installed transversely, with all the same indicators (180 hp, 400 Nm). Unless the peak torque bar is at your disposal 100 rpm earlier - from 1500 to 4000 rpm. Not essential. "Eat" is still not enough: 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 cleaner than golf-class hatchbacks both from a standstill and on the move, even in front-wheel drive, which came to our test. The seven-speed DSG shifts gears, however, it was seen in petty hooliganism. Rolling up to a red traffic light, and then suddenly you need to accelerate again to flash green? You will inevitably get a boost. Works in eight cases out of ten, as it was possible to establish - between the second and third gears.
The steering wheel, inherited from Golf, with hydraulic booster - in this matter, the Germans still honor traditions. From lock to lock, I measured 3.25 turns, which allows you to easily and naturally maneuver in confined spaces (the turning radius is 5.95 m - only half a meter more than the same). Outward visibility is reference, although side mirrors single-section, unlike some competitors.
But along the way, the driving experience has changed. The point here is the new DCC suspension. Electronically controlled shock absorbers, after pressing a button on the center console, follow one of three operation algorithms: comfortable, normal and sporty. Here, too, there were no rough edges. The electronics harshly “grabs” the shock absorbers - as a result, we get an imitation of a breakdown (characteristic knocks) in a seemingly harmless place. So, I rode mostly in standard mode.
And now about the sad part. I don’t know why it was necessary, in the presence of Multivan, designed for transportation with chic, to produce 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 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 glows is free. Do you want a packed car, about the base price tag even on top version you can forget. Headlight washer, sliding windows in the sliding doors and a rear-view camera - all this for a surcharge. 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. eyes still have room to run. Want a premium sedan, you can take a closer look at
Volkswagen has one small sin to eat. It looks like they peeped it from their eastern colleagues. Not a sin, but so, leprosy. Issue restyling for a new model. Actually, there is nothing shameful here at all if the reprimand is about a modern and technologically advanced car, and updates occur almost once every six months. With the Volkswagen Transporter T6, or rather, with its passenger version of the Caravelle, the same story happened. But not everything is so sad. What can please the hunters of automobile cultural trips with the new T6 2015-2016 model year, let's figure it out right now.
Options and prices Volkswagen Caravelle 2015-2016 model year
"Great bead. How much did you give?" - to everyone who allowed to buy new Volkswagen Caravelle, it is necessary to prepare an on-duty response to this problem. The busik is excellent, but it costs as much as a good apartment in Vladimir costs. Wishing, happiness is not in money when you have such a luxurious and hospitable apparatus. In fact, the new assembly 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 novelties are mainly related to comfort in the cabin and trim levels. Also, four positions have been added to the line of motors and gearboxes.
Volkswagen Multivan in this regard was somewhat more fortunate. This is a more expensive modification, although the technical part of the machine is very similar. The difference is only 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 model line and the entire T6 family was the car in the Six Generation edition. It's kind of like a top-of-the-line equipment, but from the outside the car is distinguished by a two-tone bright color in memory of the first generation of the 1950 Volkswagen T1 and alloy wheels in retro style. Conditional retro.
The most inexpensive Transporter T6 in the cargo version will cost 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 is cheaper than 2.5 million. Calling expensive Caravelle does not turn style just because it actually has no competitors. You can put the Hyundai H1 side by side, but not for long, since neither the configuration nor the appearance of the Korean is enough to adequately compete with the new T6. Like it or not, but the breed can be seen immediately. Quite conditionally, Mercedes Viano and Toyota's Alphard can be considered among the Caravelle's competitors, but if you look at the price tag, 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 big company. By the way, this niche in the market has not been developed almost completely. Those who look at roomy crossovers with three lines of seats, they are well aware that, apart from the mother-in-law and the dog, no one will be seated on the third row without remorse. The third row in such cars is frankly flawed, and the cost of crossovers and large SUVs such a plan starts from two million. So it remains to be content with Gazelle or Sable, Sprinter or Transit. But these are already open minibuses. Caravelle, on the other hand, offers easy driving comfort, small dimensions, decent dynamics and human fuel consumption.
Specifications Volkswagen Caravella 2015-2016
The new Caravelle is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside. At least that's how it seems when you approach a small van, you find a sliding door, and an unrealistically large space awaits you in the cabin. Huge space, like in a Ford Transit. Moreover, in bondage to the configuration, you can choose T6 on a long base and on a short one, the difference between which is 400 mm. Joking aside, and this is plus three seats, full-fledged, and not flawed, as in three-row interiors of crossovers or minivans. In total, from seven to nine people can be comfortably seated in the cabin of a standard Caravelle.
The cost of the car and reviews of the owners
As far as engines are concerned, official dealers Volkswagen in Russia offers to warm up starting with a 2.0-liter diesel engine for 102 horses. In the minimum configuration, a five-speed manual transmission. And here the difference with the previous generation is already felt. T5 was completed with a poured diesel, but only for 85 forces. A 114-horsepower diesel engine has already asked for almost two million in sales. One step up is the more powerful diesel engine for 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. There are also two petrol two-liter engines for 150 and 210 forces. Except mechanical box gears to eat the opportunity 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 modification of the Caravelle.
Initially, the interior trim of the Caravelle 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 to transport passengers, but also cargo. At least sometimes. A little simpler than in a rather expensive Multivan, the shape of the seats, the upholstery and the shape of the panels, and behind the wheel the driver feels like on a test drive of a big Golf. Only the landing is somewhat taller. In the minimum configuration, the car is equipped with a simple radio, but the most sophisticated multimedia system and front panel are available for an extra charge. Reliably the same as installed in the salon of the top Multivan. Frankly, she has nothing to make in Caravelle, since her surface is impractical. It gets dirty quickly and fingerprints remain on it. But this panel will have a chic eight-inch touchscreen, which is part of the Composition Media multimedia system.
Bus or station wagon? Caravel!
Transporters of all generations, used or newly made, were loved not for the music in the cabin and not for the beautiful front panels. Not even behind the wheel of a Golf with power steering, as in the current generation. Reviews of the owners about the easy handling of the Caravelle were confirmed this year. Driving qualities are like those of a passenger car, and practicality, the possibility of transforming the interior, and spaciousness are like those of 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 has been introduced in the interior of the Caravelle, however, this applies to older trim levels. In inexpensive cars, you will have to be content with conventional air conditioning. And climate control is not controlled from the front panel, but exactly from the passenger compartment. The climate control unit is placed on the ceiling and is above the second row of seats. The seats are made separate, that is, they allow you to adjust the position of the backs and pillows independently of each other. Swivel seats are not available for the Caravelle. They were left only for Multivan. But the rear seats are equipped with sets for child seats Isofix. If necessary, the salon is quite simply transformed into a cargo one. At the same time, it is absolutely not necessary to remove the seats, it is enough to fold the backrests, but the entire seats are also removed quite simply.
Video: test drive Volkswagen Caravelle 2015-2016
A standard 180-horsepower turbodiesel, as a rule, suits everyone and everything. It is moderately dynamic and does not ask for too much. The passport promises that the fuel consumption of a turbodiesel along the line 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 it can be driven quite far. For urban traffic, a system for saving fuel and reducing emissions is provided. The start / stop system is optional, can be connected both automatically and manually. Showed itself well on the Caravelle and the newly made seven-speed robotic box DSG. The car has excellent acceleration and 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 got from the Golf, work perfectly, the car is controlled lightly and distinctly. Interestingly, the turning radius of the new T6 is 5.95 m, and this is a total of 400 mm more than the Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the steering wheel is very short and informative. From lock to lock - only three and a half turns. Adaptive suspension went to the car from Multivan. The suspension operation algorithm is peculiar, but it suits any driving conditions and any roads. Variable clearance within 40 mm from the base 193 mm allows you to choose the right fit, and if necessary, go into a sporty, more rigid order. It won't be to everyone's taste, however, for good tarmac, the suspension settings in the order of the Sport are quite convincing.
Caravelle is an expensive car, especially in the Trendline configuration. But it's a sure 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 of the automotive market say that it is possible to purchase 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 beads. A five-year or seven-year-old Volkswagen T5 in the Caravelle variant can be purchased up to a million, depending on the configuration. Diesel atmospheric modifications are in particular demand, and for some reason, small turbocharged gasoline engines are sold worse in Russia. Despite their reliability and efficiency, the public is afraid of their manufacturability and demands on the quality of oil, filters, gasoline.