What's this then?
This is the perfect vehicle for the hard-working plumber or carpenter who likes to relax at weekends by hooning about on their sports motorbike. It's a niche industry, to be sure, but Volkswagen has nonetheless created the Multivan PanAmericana concept for expressly that small group.
On the outside, it's the new Transporter T6 van with a sexy 'Oryx white' paint job and lots of black and red body kit add-ons. Underneath, there's 4Motion four-wheel drive, a 204hp 2.0-litre TDI diesel engine and a seven-speed DSG gearbox. And in the back is a Ducati motorbike.
Well, in the back of the show version at any rate. There's also an electrically assisted loading and unloading system and tie-down hooks. Volkswagen believes it's the perfect vehicle for those who like to bring their bikes to track days, or to remote mountain roads for a bit of fun, before loading up again and heading home in comfort. "Motorcycle racers who want to conveniently transport their fine superbikes over long distances to their favourite courses. They will find that this chic version of the best-selling transport vehicle - combined with the necessary electric load ramp and interior mounting hooks - is ideal for their next racing adventure."
Neil Briscoe - 14 Sep 2015