Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
They have enjoyed cult status for decades: the Multivan. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is now starting pre-sales of the new evolutionary stage. Distinguishing features: an enhanced front end, new colours and wheel rims and a completely new cockpit landscape. In addition, both VW Bus models impress with the latest stage in the development of the Travel Assist system, which now also offers automatic traffic light recognition for the first time. Travel Assist also includes the Emergency Assist system for semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency. Furthermore, the Multivan will be available as a newly designed “Generation” special-edition model with particularly attractive equipment and an exclusive colour scheme.
The drive system highlights of both models include the eHybrid 4MOTION drive. Only just launched in 2025, the plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive has a system output of 180 kW (245 PS) and a 19.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. In addition, both VW Bus models will again be configurable as front-wheel drive vehicles with a 110 kW (150 PS) turbodiesel engine (TDI) and a turbocharged petrol engine (TSI) with an output of 150 kW (204 PS).1Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will also offer the new Multivan in two body lengths; the California is automatically based on the longer version.
Prices (Germany):
The Multivan Trend starts at €48,290 net (€57,465 gross) (Germany).
The California Beach starts at €55,535 net (€66,087 gross)(Germany).
Source: Volkswagen Nederland / youtube.com/watch?v=9e7SrYiKTAc
They have enjoyed cult status for decades: the Multivan. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is now starting pre-sales of the new evolutionary stage. Distinguishing features: an enhanced front end, new colours and wheel rims and a completely new cockpit landscape. In addition, both VW Bus models impress with the latest stage in the development of the Travel Assist system, which now also offers automatic traffic light recognition for the first time. Travel Assist also includes the Emergency Assist system for semi-automated vehicle assistance in a medical emergency. Furthermore, the Multivan will be available as a newly designed “Generation” special-edition model with particularly attractive equipment and an exclusive colour scheme.
The drive system highlights of both models include the eHybrid 4MOTION drive. Only just launched in 2025, the plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive has a system output of 180 kW (245 PS) and a 19.7 kWh lithium-ion battery. In addition, both VW Bus models will again be configurable as front-wheel drive vehicles with a 110 kW (150 PS) turbodiesel engine (TDI) and a turbocharged petrol engine (TSI) with an output of 150 kW (204 PS).1Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will also offer the new Multivan in two body lengths; the California is automatically based on the longer version.
Prices (Germany):
The Multivan Trend starts at €48,290 net (€57,465 gross) (Germany).
The California Beach starts at €55,535 net (€66,087 gross)(Germany).
Source: Volkswagen Nederland / youtube.com/watch?v=9e7SrYiKTAc
