Volkswagen’s Transporter will be available with fully-electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains for the first time when the next-generation model launches at the beginning of next year.
Prices start from £30,995 for the diesel variant, while the fully electric model will be priced from £41,965.
Three diesel and two electric versions will kick off sales in January, while the plug-in hybrid drive (eHybrid) will arrive in 2026.
Based on the same platform as the Ford Transit Custom, the Transporter will be available as a panel van, a panel van “Plus” (load compartment, seats in the second row, various partitions), crewbus (focused on passenger transport) and as a double cab with platform body and long wheelbase.
The crewbus and panel van versions are optionally available with a high roof and an extended wheelbase.
Volkswagen has also launched a new version of its Transporter-based minibus – Caravelle. This offers nine seats, and will be available as an entry-level version, with a mid-range Life equipment specification, and a top-of the-range Style version. This will also be available with an extended wheelbase.
The stowage volume in the panel van Transporter with a normal wheelbase and roof has increased by more than 10% to 5.8cu m. The long wheelbase and high roof versions have a cargo capacity of 9.0cu m.
The maximum payload is up to 1.33 tonnes – also an increase of 10% - while Volkswagen has increased the maximum trailer weight by 0.3 tonnes to reach up to 2.8 tonnes (braked, with 12% gradient).
All models feature a redesigned cockpit which has a 12-inch fully digital instrument panel and a 13-inch central touchscreen.
It also integrates various USB and 12V sockets as well as the option to add one or, in the case of the plug-in hybrid and electric models, up to three 230V sockets.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity is standard, along with LED headlights, lane keeping assist and traffic sign recognition.
Both the Transporter as a panel van and the Caravelle are available in the PanAmericana all-terrain versions.
All UK customers will receive Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ 5+ Promise Warranty and Service plan as standard, which includes five services, five years’ warranty and five years’ roadside assistance
Full technical data on the new VW Transporter is yet to be confirmed, but here are the full pricing details so far:
| Model Description (Panel Van derivatives) | Basic RRP exc. VAT | VAT | Total RRP inc. VAT | Total OTR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel Van Commerce SWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual | £30,995.00 | £6,199.00 | £37,194.00 | £38,520.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce LWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual | £31,845.00 | £6,369.00 | £38,214.00 | £39,540.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus SWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual | £32,195.00 | £6,439.00 | £38,634.00 | £39,960.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus LWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual | £33,045.00 | £6,609.00 | £39,654.00 | £40,980.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro SWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual | £34,395.00 | £6,879.00 | £41,274.00 | £42,600.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro LWB 150PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual | £37,045.00 | £7,409.00 | £44,454.00 | £45,780.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus SWB 136PS 83 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic | £41,965.00 | £8,393.00 | £50,358.00 | £51,349.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus LWB 136PS 83 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic | £42,815.00 | £8,563.00 | £51,378.00 | £52,369.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro SWB 136PS 83 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic | £44,165.00 | £8,833.00 | £52,998.00 | £53,989.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro LWB 136PS 83 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic | £45,015.00 | £9,003.00 | £54,018.00 | £55,009.00 |
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