2010 VW Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California Facelift revealed Ahead of Frankfurt

Volkswagen has revealed details of its facelifted 2010 T5 Van line-up that comprises of the Transporter van, Mutlivan, Caravelle people carrier and the California campervan, all of which will head to Frankfurt Motor Show and then go on sale in the middle of October. The vehicles get a new refined exterior and interior design plus significant advances in comfort, safety and refinement.

Under the hood, Volkswagen promises the engines will be quieter, more economical, and more efficient with lower emissions. A range of 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, common-rail TDI engines are available, with power outputs of 84 HP and 220 Nm of torque, 102 HP with 250 Nm, 140 HP with 340 Nm, and 180 HP with 400 Nm. All of them comply with the latest Euro Five standards.

On the outside, the T5 models have been reshaped to look like current Polo, Golf and Scirocco. A new exterior sports more aerodynamic door mirrors, revised front grille and new headlamps. In addition, the Caravelle, Multivan and California also get new rear light clusters and chrome side trims. A choice of 16-inch, 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels is included.

Inside, there are a Dynaudio sound system, touch-screen satellite navigation, a USB interface, fully automatic air conditioning, the new three-spoke design steering wheel and stylish new instrument lay out.

Other new features include a new generation ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme), hill-start assistance and hazard lights warning during emergency braking, Volkswagen's Side Assist lane change system that was first seen in the Touareg and warns the driver of anything in the vehicle's blind spot, and a new tyre monitor display (TMD).