Volkswagen Confirms Plug‑In Hybrid Multivan With 4Motion for 2027

Overview

• Volkswagen has confirmed a plug‑in hybrid Multivan with two electric motors and 4Motion all‑wheel drive will arrive as part of a model update next year.
• The announced powertrain pairs a 1.5‑litre turbo petrol engine with front and rear electric motors for a combined 180 kW and 350 Nm of torque.
• Volkswagen claims the PHEV uses a 19.7 kWh battery and should deliver roughly 90 km of electric range under local testing rules, with Australian figures to be finalised.
• The 2027 update adds exterior and interior styling tweaks, new trim and seating packages, and revives the California pop‑top camper variant while keeping diesel as a line‑up option.
• Volkswagen says the move targets rising local demand for plug‑in hybrids, responds to higher diesel prices and stricter 2027 emissions rules, and it intends to keep the Multivan’s modular flat‑floor seating and large load capacity as key points of difference from rival people‑movers.