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Sensibly priced, honest seven-seater with enough space for seven and their luggage, huge loadspace with seats removed.

Rearmost bench seat does not fold and has to be removed to free up space.

Introduction

22-5-2012: 2.0TDI 140s can suffer DMF/clutch failures at around 4 years old and around 50,000 miles.

Introduction (from original 2008 Road Test):

Suddenly there's an answer to everyone who needs to carry seven people and their luggage as well. It's diesel. It costs just £15,995. And it's from Volkswagen, the same people who would otherwise offer you the colossal Caravelle at upwards of £28,405.

Peugeot's excellent 8/9 seater Expert Teepee undercuts the Caravelle, of course, offering similar levels of accommodation at prices from £19,000. And soon we'll see the powerful new Hyundai i800 8 seater at £18,500 - £19,500.

However, £15,995 is a lot less than that. So what do you get for your money?

 

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Last updated 22 May 2012
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