Hopefully buying a new T7

[Skorn]

Hi all, I am hoping to get a new T7 California PHEV when they finally get released in the UK!

 

[CaliKatt]

Better buy a 6.1. Thank me later

 

[dspuk]

Buy what makes you happy. Thank me later

 

[Skorn]

It will be my daily driver, so the more car like chassis will be better. Plus I can't get a T6.1 though my work hybrid and ev lease scheme. It's tax beneficial for me to do it this way.

 

[vwcaliindobelgian]

Hi all, I am hoping to get a new T7 California PHEV when they finally get released in the UK!

We have T7 beach camper version since two weeks and I use it to commute to office as well as camping , I am very happy with new car sorry camper!

 

[vwcaliindobelgian]

Better buy a 6.1. Thank me later

Buy T7 and thank me anytime

 

[Snoopy23]

Just had a look at one in breeze poole, im sure is a great van for some people and does the job but just feels a bit cramp would miss the pull out inside table its used so much. And why do people call it a T7 its not. Will see what happens when the convertors get there hands on a proper T7!

 

[WelshGas]

Just had a look at one in breeze poole, im sure is a great van for some people and does the job but just feels a bit cramp would miss the pull out inside table its used so much. And why do people call it a T7 its not. Will see what happens when the convertors get there hands on a proper T7!

Oh, you mean the Ford with a VW badge.

 

[pjduffill]

T6.1 in for repairs got new T7 Coast as courtesy van. My thoughts so far ..,,

First impressions (my personal opinion)

Good over 6.1

*Very car like in cab.
*Comfortable drive
*Quiet
*Some standard features in this coast were extras on the 6.1
*Spoiler looks nice
*Sound system / nice sound
*Handles better than my 6.1(lower to ground) less roll
*Sport mode
*Electric deployable tow bar ( optional extra on this van)
*Reversing camera view and guidelines.
*Rear seats ability to position (one in front of other) creates more room for rear passengers.
*Very comfortable for passengers front and rear.
*Plenty Dash storage.
*Footwells capacious.
*Fridge easy to get at.



Jury still out..

*Windscreen rake & small windows in A pillar
*Gear shift located on dash ( can't find in dark as not lit)
*LED headlights seem bit dim compared to LED lights on my Ocean (my21)
*Cab feels very narrow although body longer
*Won’t fit in garage
*Overhangs parking bays
*Buttons / switches a bit of a faff
*Does not seem much about in after market ( seat covers / windscreen covers / floor mats etc)
*Seems very low compared to 6.1 no grab handles on entry? (these are needed in my opinion)
*Power latch doors start to close unless locked in to position (this may be normal on all power latch doors)
*Interior colour ( doors to dash) brown/beige/coffee no colour alternatives as I can see? Looks very cheap finish?
*No room to fit to porta potty when bed down.
*Over done with digital faff.
*Narrow storage space / boot (approx 6” narrower)
*Seems more like car than van / no soul.
*Door bins - no comment
*Steering wheel finish poor / cost cut here / cheap.
*Use of low quality plastic finish (weight saving)
*Heating speed controls in digital menu / touch sliders under info screen, cant see them in the dark.
*Digital dash (no binnacle) reflects in drivers window in dark (distraction when dark, reflection in right of eye)
*Sits low in bright light oncoming car headlight zone.
*Made downstairs bed up (not used) however, appears very comfortable. Not as quick / easy to set up.
*Internal table need to get out of van to rescue to inside.
*Storage / cupboard space limited / difficult to get at.
*Controls, hidden in various menus, trying to find particular operations in dark when on the move is a little precarious to say the least.