IT IS 70 years since the VW Type 2, more commonly known as the Kombi, was first revealed.

To celebrate, Volkswagen Australia will sell a new Multivan ‘Kombi 70’ special edition, based on the TDI340 Comfortline DSG badged people-mover.

Changes for the Volkswagen Multivan Kombi include a range of two-tone colour choices, 18-inch retro ‘disc’ alloy wheels, wood-effect flooring, alcantara upholstery, LED headlights and DRLs, and electric power sliding doors with power latching.

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The Multivan is also fitted with the ‘Good Night’ package, which adds fabric blinds, Multiflex board bed extension, washable bed cover, rechargeable mini flashlight and three drawers underneath the three-seater bench seat.

Only 120 units will be available, with pricing set at $64,990 drive away – the entry-level van the Kombi 70 is based on sells for $52,990 plus on-road costs.

The different colour combinations available include Candy White/Curcuma Yellow, Candy White/Starlight Blue, Candy White/Indium Grey, and Indium Grey Metallic/Deep Black.

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VW has been teasing a return to production for the cult-classic Type 2 since the start of the century with a number of concept cars and limited-run special editions.

The Transporter got its own microbus treatment back in 2006 with the Kombi Beach.

Kombi nostalgia at VW is high, with an all-electric ID Buzz concept revealed at the Detroit auto show, which the German manufacturer claims will be put into production by 2022. It’s not the first time VW has said a concept Kombi will become reality, so we won’t hold our breath just yet.