Comparison of Van's in the Australian market

[The_Hawk]

Our T5 has it's lease up next year... Buying a Multivan means you get a few of those extras anyway but adding in Nav, Camera and the media options starts to add up very quickly. It is based on a 4 year old model (on an almost 10 year old chassis) now.

It would be really nice if the T6 is released soon and it comes with a similar tech compliment to the Mk7 Golf as standard. I can dream right?

As for everything else, it drive beautifully, we've only had a couple of issues and while the DSG TDI combo can be a little laggy, it's something you quickly get used to and adjust your driving style to suit. Talking to a mate with a similar Merc Van (don't recall the model) he complains about how laggy that is too, so I don't know that it's all that much better elsewhere.

[Tornado T5]

Yes, the price comparison is good, but easily obtained in minutes these days thanks to the internet.
I don't know if I'd go for anything from Renault or Ford because of the reliability plaque and it doesn't matter what the reviews are saying. It's better to stick with the devil I know.
In 9.5 years of ownership the T5 never left me stranded and only the extra part that it needed was 1 water pump.

I agree, just on engine power/torque and auto there really isn't much apart from the Vito atm. What I'm really hoping for is that VW get a big kick up the backside sales wise forcing their hand into matching specifications and option pricing. Unfortunately in my case, I've needed a tow twice for 2 related problems but I think I have driven more kay's then you and tow a lot more, often over gravel roads. Having read most your posts, knowing your profession and the feeling I have that you take very good care of your van including preventative maintenance I'd be mightily peeved off if it wasn't trouble-free to date.

[Tornado T5]

Well things just got interesting
Caradvice article on 2015 MB Vito.
2015 Mercedes-Benz Vito revealed | CarAdvice

[Sunny43.5]

Based on the expected release date late 2015 we can expect a new T series sometime after that , that's if VW do what they did with the T5 release .

[Tornado T5]

I'm hoping the much increased competition puts more pressure onto VW, not to mention MB in Australia is sharpening it's pricing lately. The new Vito offers 2 wheelbases, 3 body lengths, fwd, rwd and awd and although no mention of carrying over the current V6 tdi, the new 140kW diesel with a conventional 7 speed auto, in a crewvan called Mixto, with wing doors, lwb, awd is something I would definitely look at. VW Aust doesn't bring in a 4motion, lwb, Crewvan with the tdi400 engine and rear wing doors.