Multivan and Manual Transmission

[Transporter]

VW really needs to start following the BMW model .... you can order most BMW's in a manual on a special order basis if it is available in that model in RHD form overseas. Some exceptions do apply though.

As an example, all new 3 series BMWs are standard 8spd autos now, however on a special order basis you can for the same price order a manual instead and then wait for it to arrive. Those of us who order our VWs specially built (like me) will be no worse off ....

If I could get a manual TSI Multivan today, I'd buy it, same price as a DSG don't care, just give me the option.

All VW has achieved with their current operating model is a lost customer. From now on, unless I can buy what I want in a manual, I'll shop elsewhere and with current sales and poor reputation I don't think VW can afford to loose many loyal customers (VW #11 likely to be my last VW).

I agree with you Sharkie and don't know how long I will wait for the successor of the T5 with a decent engine? Of course with a manual box. I know that the Vito is coming next year with the AWD version and has a fantastic V6 CDi engine. Surely this should put some pressure on VW to start offering V6 TDI in the commercials vehicles. I'm not buying onto their environment excuse, especially when they build the passenger car Audi A5 with V6 TDI.

[Sunny43.5]

Maybe the new Ford Transit Custom will also help put pressure on VW to introduce better options .Get in the Van: The Euro-Market Ford Transit Custom Cargo is Ready to Haul Your Junk | Car and Driver Blog

[Transporter]

Maybe the new Ford Transit Custom will also help put pressure on VW to introduce better options .Get in the Van: The Euro-Market Ford Transit Custom Cargo is Ready to Haul Your Junk | Car and Driver Blog

Just between us, it's unreliable.

[Sunny43.5]

Com'on how can you say that its remember it is a brand new model and shape not released in the US and not in Australia until early next year , I think its only been out since July last year in Europe . Maybe the current one and its butt ugly predecessors were unreliable ??

[Transporter]

Com'on how can you say that its remember it is a brand new model and shape not released in the US and not in Australia until early next year , I think its only been out since July last year in Europe . Maybe the current one and its butt ugly predecessors were unreliable ??

There's your answer.

[Tig-uan]

German auto-motor-und-sport magazine did two comparison tests between passenger version of the new Ford Transit (Tourneo) and Multivan:
In one test, Multivan was their favorite, the Ford critised for lack comfort due to rear leaf springs.
In another test, Multivan was better at everything except for interior space.

My impression was that the Ford would be more of Huyndai iMax/iLoad competitor.

Here are the links:

VW Multivan, Mercedes Viano, Ford Tourneo: Raum für Familienleben - AUTO MOTOR UND SPORT

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/n...f-5724543.html