T7 Multivan Style Hybrid - precursor for the Hybrid California.

[willwander]

No. But then neither did my T5.1.

Ah, that must be nice.

 

[pjm-84]

Does it rattle?

Took my awning off and no rattles.....lovely.

 

[WelshGas]

Now sorted out the Infotainment system.
Android Auto works seamlessly connecting automatically every time.
System connects automatically to my Home Wifi and also to my T-Link Mifi installed in the Boot storage pocket powered from the 12v socket with a switchable usb plug.
Also got a mini sizes 64GB usbC memory stick with 290 hrs of music plugged into the Data usb Infotainment Port.

All working perfectly .

 

[greenfintry]

Interested to hear your thoughts on life style impacts of the change from your T5 4Motion… Maybe about to make a similar change. Still needing to have a camp option occasionally but quite like the Ququq style kitchen module and roll out bed. The extra flexibility of the T7 Multivan is attractive and it looks like the T7 Cali even in beach form loses the full load width and 3rd row of seats. Can it take an awning? What about storage? Are you using the window bags….. TIA

 

[WelshGas]

Interested to hear your thoughts on life style impacts of the change from your T5 4Motion… Maybe about to make a similar change. Still needing to have a camp option occasionally but quite like the Ququq style kitchen module and roll out bed. The extra flexibility of the T7 Multivan is attractive and it looks like the T7 Cali even in beach form loses the full load width and 3rd row of seats. Can it take an awning? What about storage? Are you using the window bags….. TIA

For us it seems a good fit.
At present I’ve removed 2 seats to storage. Moved the rear 3 seats forward and store 2 x folding e-bikes in boot with plenty of storage left.
Interesting fact, the outer rear seats can only be locked in one of 2 positions due to them using sidewall mounted seat belts. This suits us, but the the central rear seat and the 2 middle row seats have integral seatbelts and can be locked anywhere along the track. If I replace a rear outer seat by one of the middle row seats then it can lock anywhere..
I would have thought the 5/7 seater T7 California Beach would have the same seats and internal dimensions, but it would be the LWB version.

 

[greenfintry]

Does the small fuel tank annoy you? What sort of range do you get on a motorway run starting fully charged and full fuel tank?

 

[WelshGas]

Does the small fuel tank annoy you? What sort of range do you get on a motorway run starting fully charged and full fuel tank?

Well the vehicle info says 30 miles EV and 300 Petrol.

But, in Hybrid mode the EV is used for start off and helps on acceleration.
The battery is recharged by regenerative braking AND when cruising at steady speed the IC engine will also recharge the EV battery.
I have a 400 mile return trip to the Fens in a few weeks so I’ll have some real world experience to talk about.

 

[WelshGas]

For those who missed the loss of Sports Mode on the T6.1.
It’s back on the T7 Multivan, at least on the Hybrid it is.
The Hybrid has a 6 speed DSG box. Electric drive is used for 1st and Reverse.
You select by moving the Dashboard gear switch to D/S and then push to switch to select S for Sports function. There are steering wheel paddles as well for Manual control.