Volkswagen Crafter Van

The VW Crafter is certainly a massive departure from the LT model which it replaces. From the A-Pillars back, the Crafter is largely identical to its Mercedes-Benz Sprinter sister vehicle.

The engine is a 5-cylinder 2.5-litre unit that uses piezo injectors to deliver multiple high-pressure injections of fuel to each cylinder for more efficient combustion. It is offered as 89bhp, 109bhp, 136bhp and 164bhp derivatives. Torque is the van drivers best friend and none of these units will be found wanting. There are three basic gross vehicle weights of 3.0, 3.5 and 5.0 tonnes. Then you have three wheelbases, giving rise to four load lengths. Three roof heights are also offered and when you multiply that lot together, there’s the potential to specify a Crafter with a load volume that’s almost anything between 7.5m3 and 17m3. Maximum payloads range up to 2,670kg in the panel vans while chassis cabs and crew vans are also offered.

Access is via the twin side-hinged rear doors or the sliding side door which has a particularly wide aperture of 1,300mm. Space and build quality in the cabin must count among the Crafters most impressive features. Many of the controls and instruments will be familiar to owners of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and that is no bad thing for any light commercial vehicle. Remote central locking is standard as are electric windows and a drivers airbag.

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Quotation Terms: Prices based on hire purchase,finance lease or contract hire over 60/48/36/24 months & 10,000mpa (other terms & mileages available). Finance prices are equivalent weekly prices, paid monthly. All prices plus VAT.