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Top VW Vans for 2019: Transporter & Caravelle

3,494 views · Published 30 December 2018 · 10:19 · Indexed 10 October 2026

Channel: Motorward · 2018 · Autos & Vehicles

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The Transporter is Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ best-selling model in the UK and worldwide. Its predecessor – the T5 – achieved sales of more than one million units during its 15 year production run and with previous generation models factored in, the Transporter has clocked up a production total of more than 11.5 million since 1949.

The latest evolution of the Transporter is available with a range of body styles, from a simple panel van to a fully-equipped camper van. The panel van is offered with a short or long wheelbase and a low or high roof. The kombi seats up to six, the window van and shuttle can both accommodate up to nine people, while the Chassis cab provides the base for numerous conversions. Caravelle models can accommodate seven people and their luggage and incorporate 360° swivelling and folding seats on the first rear row and a three-seat bench at the rear. The California camper van completes the range, and remains the only factory-built camper on the market, with room for four to sleep in complete comfort.

Four gross vehicle weights are available (2,600, 2,800, 3,000 and 3,200 kg), with payloads of 745-1,301 kg, and load volumes of 5.8-9.3 m3. A low loading height of 566 mm (LWB)makes it easy to access the load area, which is capable of accommodating two Euro pallets in short-wheelbase form. Customers opting for the long-wheelbase are able to fit three Euro pallets in with ease.

The interior has a luxurious feel, and features full integration of new touchscreen infotainment systems that offer smartphone connectivity and standard Bluetooth. Incorporating a host of useful touches, including optimised storage areas throughout, the cab area of the new Transporter raises the sector standards once again.

All Caravelle models feature driver and passenger side sliding doors and offer a floor area of 4.3 m2 for short wheelbase and 5.0 m2 for long wheelbase models. The range consists of two models, SE and Executive, with both enjoying exceptionally high levels of safety, comfort and entertainment features.

Two engine options are available for the Caravelle; a 2.0 TDI unit with 150 PS and a 2.0 BiTDI unit with 199 PS. Both are Euro 6 compliant and deliver impressive fuel economy and low emissions. For example, the 2.0 TDI 150 PS power plant can return up to 42.8 mpg on the combined cycle and has CO2 emissions as low as 171 g/km. The Caravelle’s engines are also powerful and flexible – key qualities for vehicles that are built to work for a living. The 2.0 BiTDI 199 PS delivers smooth performance and generates a remarkable 450 Nm of torque. In addition, both engines are fitted with a seven-speed DSG as standard, while Volkswagen’s acclaimed 4MOTION four-wheel drive system can be specified on the 2.0 BiTDI 199 PS engine (see separate section for more details).

All Caravelle models include BlueMotion Technology as standard – consisting of Start/Stop, low rolling resistance tyres and regenerative braking.

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