T5 2012 model changes and 2.0 TSI Multivan Released in Geneva

[phaeton]

Should be here by end of year or early next year.

[Ivo]

Any updates on when/if these will be available down here? Are available in Europe yet? Any reports on how they go?

[Guy_H]

Just got word from my VW dealer - the T5 350 is announced & they can take orders for it shortly!

[Sharkie]

Just got word from my VW dealer - the T5 350 is announced & they can take orders for it shortly!

Q@$@#%$#$%$^^!!!!#@%$#% now I'm stuck with this "*****ty" TDI ..... so much rather wanted a TSI Van ....

EDIT.. OK, ok, TDI not that bad ....

[Transporter]

Just got word from my VW dealer - the T5 350 is announced & they can take orders for it shortly!

So, the T6 has to be around the corner then. I remember when they came with T4 350 (or maybe it was called differently, but had a heaps of extras) T5 came year after.

[Transporter]

Q@$@#%$#$%$^^!!!!#@%$#% now I'm stuck with this "*****ty" TDI ..... so much rather wanted a TSI Van ....

You can sell it and buy the TSI. I would, no actually, I did.
Around year 2002 I traded in my 2.5 year old Vito108CDI on the new Vito108CDI. Then 3months later, I found out that there was a Vito 112CDI 95kW manual (these were only with A/T in Australia) at the dealer. Quick trip to the dealer to verify that it was the 112CDI (they didn't know, thought that MB put wrong badges on it, and were about to send it back), yep it was much faster than 60kW 108CDI, shook the hand with the dealer and I traded in my 3 months old Vito. It cost me $5000 and I was happy to pay the difference. That was my last Vito, I sold it while was waiting for my T5.

[Sharkie]

You can sell it and buy the TSI. I would, no actually, I did.
Around year 2002 I traded in my 2.5 year old Vito108CDI on the new Vito108CDI. Then 3months later, I found out that there was a Vito 112CDI 95kW manual (these were only with A/T in Australia) at the dealer. Quick trip to the dealer to verify that it was the 112CDI (they didn't know, thought that MB put wrong badges on it, and were about to send it back), yep it was much faster than 60kW 108CDI, shook the hand with the dealer and I traded in my 3 months old Vito. It cost me $5000 and I was happy to pay the difference. That was my last Vito, I sold it while was waiting for my T5.

Already on it Transporter .... hence the reason I know what is in MY12 .... given its a 6-7month wait, ordering in July will potentially see a new TSI350 replacing the TDI in January next year. Enough time to plan for all the tuning its going to need to make it a TSI450+ .....

250kw/500NM T5 will be fun ..... btw, has anybody tried to find out if the Multivans have launch control ......

[Transporter]

Grrrr .... this the van I really wanted ..... ..... don't get me wrong, I like our new Van, but this would have been the ultimate VW Multivan for me ....

150kw/350NM 0-100 in 9.5s and 9.8l/100km ..... stock ..... with bi-xenon and LED running lights (incidentally available for MY12 as an option on all T5.2s)

Imagine the tuning opertunities .....

Congratulation, I'm happy for you.

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[Cousin]

btw, has anybody tried to find out if the Multivans have launch control ......

Both pedals to the floor


M

[Maverick]

Volkswagen T5, Transporter Chassis, Transporter Van, Caravelle, Multivan Model Year (MY12) 2012 Changes

All RCD210 and RCD310 display colour change
T5 – All Model naming convention change (e.g. 132TDI becomes TDI400)
T5 – All Lower position of badges on rear of all models
T5 – All Trailer Preparation standard for all models
T5 – All Dead locking of doors – now incorporating warning in instrument panel
T5 – All DSG Logo on gearstick, moved from base plate of gearstick
T5 – All Package code (Z1H) Bluetooth Premium introduced (combines 9ZU and 9Q5)
T5 – All Replacement of seat option packages with individual options
Transporter Chassis Models Revised tool kit for Single/Dual Cab Chassis
Transporter Chassis Models Deletion of model: Dual Cab Chassis 103TDI
Transporter Van Changed tie-down points for vehicles with (ZZ3) high partition wall pack
Transporter Van Park distance control front and rear now available without Body Coloured Bumpers
Transporter Van Package code change for Side Assist (Z1Z becomes P1Z). Only for Transporter (Multivan remains Z1Z)
Transporter Van Confirmation that combination of High Roof/LWB with 4Motion is not available
Caravelle Option of Alarm with interior monitoring (ZF5) now available
Caravelle Park distance control now available without Body Coloured Bumpers
Multivan Addition of TSI350 model with 150kW / 350Nm
Multivan Optional Bi-Xenon Headlights available (PXR)
Multivan Dash Trim Upgrade including stainless steel look highlights
Multivan iPhone, iPod integration for Multivan (with 9WE). No longer USB standard
Multivan New ‘Cascavel’ 17” Alloy Wheel for TDI340 (option) and TSI350/TDI400 (standard)
Multivan Multifunction steering wheel (ZE6) now standard on Comfortline

Full details and photos here - Volkswagen Australia Commercial Vehicle Model Year 2012 (MY12) Changes