VW Volkswagen Crafter LCV Commercial Panel Vans...

You may not think it to look at but the VW Crafter is, in fact, basically the same van as the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Rolling off the Merc production line in Germany, VW has taken the van and added an aggressive new nose to make it stand out from its twin brother. There is also a set of VW engines under the bonnet instead.

Power for the range comes from common rail versions of the familiar five-cylinder TDI lump, available with a choice of four power outputs; 88, 109, 136 and 163 bhp. Peak torque is 162, 206, 221 and 258 Ib/ft respectively. Service intervals are variable dependent on usage, but can be as long as 25,000 miles. The state of the oil is monitored automatically.

All models feature ABS and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), as well as a six-speed manual gearbox - gear stick is dash mounted - and power assisted steering. An auto 'box is optional with the 109 and 136 bhp units.

There are four load lengths, three wheelbases and three roof heights, which means loads of up to 17 cubic metres can be swallowed - and gross vehicle weights go right up to five tonnes. The Crafter is highly specified with ABS brakes and ESP traction control as standard, which is a great safety plus point.

Access to the load area is via a nearside sliding door or twin side-hinged rear doors.

The cab bears a striking resemblance to that of the Sprinter, but this is no bad thing. The driver's seat is multi-adjustable so that the correct driving position can be set and the controls are all well positioned.

Standard specification is good with three-button remote central locking, electric mirrors and windows, driver's airbag and a radio/CD player.

VW Crafter has a great choice of engines, a wide choice of configurations and a grille that is unmistakable. Check it out.

GVW (kg): 3,000 - 5,000
Payload (kg): 930 - 2,710
Load vol (cu m): 7.5 - 17.0
Bhp: 88 - 163 I
Torque (Ib ft): 162 - 258

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Commercial Diesels & LCVs - Further Information

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