Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced a new contract hire and finance lease offer on the new Transporter, which arrived in Volkswagen Van Centres today.

Despite improved engines and specification, the new rates, which start from £239 a month (plus VAT and deposit) is just £10 a month more than the current offer for the outgoing van.

In addition, Volkswagen is introducing contract hire and finance lease offers for the first time on its Caddy Maxi Life and new Caravelle.

Rates for the Caddy and Caddy Maxi stay the same, starting from £189 a month and £209 a month (plus VAT and deposit) respectively, while at the top of the range, the Crafter is now available from £349 a month (plus VAT and deposit) with free servicing for three years or 60,000 miles (whichever is sooner).

The new rates for the Caddy Maxi Life and Caravelle start from £209 and £349 a month (plus VAT and deposit), respectively.

The offers are available until 31 March at Volkswagen Van Centres.

Simon Elliott, director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: "Some people still think Volkswagen vans are expensive, but we can offer some of the best low-rate finance to make them highly competitive for people wanting low, fixed monthly costs."