VW's Van Strategy

[slushf]

I watched a very interesting video on YT here:

It charts the history of the transporter and how VW have really got themselves into a mess with the MQB, and Ford platforms. What do others think?

 

[sidepod]

I think that’s been a given ever since the ‘7’ was rolled out.

 

[bvddobb]

There's a big thread on the German Caliboard about how dealers are trying to sell the T7 MV Cali at 30-40% discount if you order before end Sept, now...

 

[TripleBee]

Well, first of all, the "T7" isn't a Transporter anymore, but in fact the new Sharan.
The Buzz is a test case for an electric van.
And last, the Transit isn't a VW.
So the only van from VW nowadays is the Buzz.
VW didn't learn about the first and second generation of the Sharan? Where it was a decent success, it just wasn't (certainly the first generation) a VW. The only thing from VW in the Sharan were the engines.

 

[stoobthealien]

There's a big thread on the German Caliboard about how dealers are trying to sell the T7 MV Cali at 30-40% discount if you order before end Sept, now...

VW finance are confident enough about the residuals still