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VW Multivan 2021 renderings may reveal new-gen people mover design

The rendering by Kolesa.ru shows a narrow headlight signature and a new grille design.

Renderings published by Russian outfit Kolesa.ru may provide a glimpse at the next-generation ‘T7’ Volkswagen Multivan, long before its official reveal.

The illustrations, which show a significantly modernised people mover, were created using recent spy shots as a reference.

While Volkswagen is only beginning to roll out its current flock of T6.1 platform models, which includes the Caravelle, Multivan and Transporter, shoe-leather reports from Europe have revealed that testing for the T7 family is well underway.

The two renderings provided by Kolesa.ru show narrower headlights, a new grille and a more sculpted front lip.

Compact tail-lights and boxy lines are illustrated at the rear.

It looks to be shorter and boxier than the current model, and closer in appearance to a large SUV, thanks in part to multi-spoke alloy wheels.

Additionally, a new window is featured on each A-pillar, which would likely improve visibility.

Rumours suggest that the T7 range will move to Volkswagen’s MQB modular architecture, which would allow the vehicles to use mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, as well as conventional petrol and diesel engines.

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The move to a modular platform would also allow the next-generation vans to adopt the latest driver-assistance and multimedia technologies from VW’s passenger car fleet.

As Volkswagen only recently updated its people mover line-up, it is expected that the T7 range will not be unveiled until late next year.

Spencer Leech
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It's little surprise that Spencer pursued a career in motoring journalism; a born car and motorcycle tragic coming from a long line of typesetters and writers. In short, it was meant to be. He cut his teeth in the automotive industry freelancing as a writer and photographer for titles including Wheels, Unique Cars, Street Machine and Carsales, before filling editorship roles at Australian Road Rider and GoAutoMedia. Spencer contributes regularly to Carsguide, sometimes corresponding from far corners of the globe. By night, he shreds the synthesizer in a little-known Melbourne rock band called Midnight Medley.  
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