Can go to the farthest MPV to replace Maitewei’s new and old changes
In March, 1950, Volkswagen introduced a van-type multi-function vehicle. This Volkswagen van was the first generation T1, the second model in the history of Volkswagen, and the first model was the well-known Beetle. The origin of Volkswagen T1 was in 1964 when Wolfsburg, a Dutch Volkswagen importer, discussed the import of Beetle (Type 1). When visiting the factory, it was attracted by a factory parts transport vehicle made by Volkswagen workers themselves. The Dutch Volkswagen importer was keenly aware that the future of this car would be limitless with a little improvement, so he took out his pen and drew the first sketch which was later named Type 2 in his notebook.
In 1948, the development plan was officially launched. In addition to the ordinary version, we can also choose the Microbus Deluxe (luxury minibus) version with several windows added to the basic version. At the same time, there is a more distinctive Samba version with eight skylights, including a pop-up split windshield, retractable fabric skylights and eight skylights on both sides, which constitute the "23 windows". When it was slightly modified in 1964, it was installed.
Not long ago, at Sotheby’s auction, the 21-window version from 1964 sold for $184,800.
At present, the most common T6 version of Maitewei on the road comes out as an MPV model, but it is still impossible to figure out the buyer’s mind, and it makes an MPV model "out of the loop" with many characteristics, but there must be some reasons for choosing it, such as 18 exploratory versions with rear differential locks, the 5th generation handex central differential of 4motion, which is tough and obviously different from other MPV models, and the matching of the two-color body and the pie wheel hub with the least sense of disobedience is flexible.
After more than 70 years of sales, Maitewei has ushered in the seventh generation of vehicles. Let’s explore whether the T7 version of Maitewei can perfectly connect the preceding with the following.
The appearance is milder.
The T7 Maitewei adopted a penetrating daytime running light, which is more in line with the current design trend. The area ratio of the light group has been reduced, and the lines have become softer. The lower air intake grille adopts a delicate honeycomb mesh shape, and the middle part is penetrated by a solid line, and the license plate frame and the front radar are placed.
In the dark environment, it can be seen that the daytime running lights are not only shining on one plane, but the increase of sci-fi atmosphere is connected with the whole front of the car.
The design of double A-pillars makes me look forward to the crash test results very much, because MPV models have inherent defects in the protection of front passengers. However, although there is transparent glass between the double A-pillars, it is also very curious whether such a large A-pillar will produce a large visual blind spot.
The inherited Founder car side design is still classic. The advantage is that the roof will hardly occupy the space inside the car and make passengers more comfortable visually. There are classic double color matching and solid colors to choose from.
The T7 generation and T1 generation have the same classic color matching.
The design of the air knives on both sides and above the tail is very clever, and the taillights are replaced with a flat design with full spirit, which is more attractive and improves the dynamic effect of the whole tail. Although the car in the picture is not equipped with a small window that can be opened on the sliding door, it is not difficult to find that the second row of windows cannot be lifted. This reservation seems to be stubborn, but it also leaves plenty of room for the reinforcement of the side door to cope with the side collision.
The pure white tail is a little more calm and elegant.
Available in 4973mm and 5173mm models, the wheelbase length of both models is 3124 mm.
Maitewei is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system for the first time. The hybrid version consists of a 1.4-liter TSI engine and an 85kW motor, which can generate a total power of up to 215 HP (160 kW).
The gasoline version has a 1.5-liter TSI turbocharged engine with a maximum of 134 horsepower and a 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged engine with a maximum of 201 horsepower. It is equipped with a seven-speed DSG transmission.
The interior is still flexible and has plenty of space.
The layout of the interior has some T6 generation (cash) shadows, retaining the door panel shape that can completely put the forearm on, and the design of double A-pillars is more obvious in the car. Equipped with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument display screen and a 10-inch central information touch screen, the keyless start configuration was finally assembled on the Maitewei, and the ambient light also appeared as an ornament on the new Maitewei interior.
It adopts three steering wheels with thick flat bottom, which continues the style of Volkswagen family.
The most important second row of MPV models still maintains the following advantages.
1. There is no obvious distinction between the second row and the third row of seats, which avoids worrying about who sits in the third row.
2. The direction of the seat is flexibly switched, which provides great convenience for parents with children. Although having a seat in the opposite direction will lead to motion sickness, it will not affect the good impression brought by the convenient switching.
3. Equipped with a small table, although the classic small round table is cancelled, it still does not affect the attributes of the small table.
4. Open head space and regular storage space, the car remains regular and the head space is abundant.
5. With sufficient interior height and getting on and off steps, you can still "walk" into the car in a unique, chic and enviable way.
The seat can be flexibly combined or disassembled without fear of any equipment needed by big friends and children.
Delta4x4, a German company, converted the new T7 Maitewei into an MPV ready to take passengers on rugged adventures at any time. The company intends to provide these modified parts in the second half of 2022. It can be seen that the rendered vehicle has raised the suspension, changed into powerful off-road tires, expanded thick wheel eyebrows, added a roof rack and a black front bumper, and left a lighting installation position.
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Figure: Volkswagen T3
Maitewei is still the unique and inherited Multivan. Although there is no more detailed information about four-wheel drive, we can understand that this T7 still yearns for the heaviest rain, the thickest snow and the bluest sky when we see the operation of Delta4x4 refitting factory. Although the current Maitewei has the ability to travel all over thousands of mountains, it is uncomfortable to ride in the car with super bad roads. I am very much looking forward to the texture of the all-terrain chassis after the change, and I hope that what the change can’t change is the eternal light under the gentle appearance.