Volkswagen unveils its new Crafter van

The new VOLKSWAGEN Crafter features a refreshed dashboard design with digital cockpit instrument cluster and revised steering wheel. For ease of use, the electronic handbrake switch and selector for the optional automatic gearbox have been redesigned and relocated, as have the controls for the light functions, the heating and ventilation controls and all the air vents.

Initially available in Commerce and Commerce Plus trim lines, the new Crafter offers a wide range of body styles, drivetrain arrangements and engine options. As standard, there are medium wheelbase with a high roof or long wheelbase with a high-roof configurations, while Commerce Plus models are also available with long wheelbase Maxi high roof. Low roof and super high roof options are available to order.

CR30 (3,000kg GVW) models are available exclusively with front-wheel drive, a 140PS 2.0-litre TDI and six-speed manual gearbox. The CR35 (3,500kg GVW) adds the option of a 177PS 2.0-litre TDI with either front-wheel drive or 4MOTION four-wheel drive. CR35 can also be ordered with 163PS 2.0-litre TDI with rear-wheel drive, which is the exclusive engine and drivetrain layout of the CR50 (5,000kg GVW). Both CR35 and CR50 are available with an optional eight-speed automatic gearbox.