Local launch of new VW Crafter is imminent

07 February 2025 - 15:43 By Motoring Staff
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The Crafter offers maximum flexibility with three vehicle lengths — 5.9m, 6.84m and 7.39m — and three roof heights for panel van variants: 2.35m, 2.59m, and 2.79m.
The Crafter offers maximum flexibility with three vehicle lengths — 5.9m, 6.84m and 7.39m — and three roof heights for panel van variants: 2.35m, 2.59m, and 2.79m.
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Volkswagen confirmed on Friday it will launch the new Crafter in the first half of 2025.

Built for serious cargo-carrying duties, it comes standard with a host of features including a digital instrument cluster, new 10.3" touchscreen infotainment system with an updated graphical interface and improved menu navigation, multifunction steering wheel, keyless start, electromechanical parking brake with hill-hold function, manual air conditioning, inductive charging and acoustic front/rear park distance control.

The Crafter offers up to 17.5m³ of cargo volume and a maximum cargo height of 2,096 mm.
The Crafter offers up to 17.5m³ of cargo volume and a maximum cargo height of 2,096 mm.
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The Crafter offers maximum flexibility with three vehicle lengths — 5.9m, 6.84m and 7.39m — and three roof heights for panel van variants: 2.35m, 2.59m and 2.79m.

Unlike its predecessor, it is available with front- or rear-wheel drive, a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission and 4Motion all-wheel drive.

Its gross vehicle weight ranges from 3.5 tonnes to five tonnes, with multiple configurations available. In terms of payload capacity, the Crafter offers up to 17.5m³ of cargo volume and a maximum cargo height of 2,096mm.

Volkswagen said the line-up will feature new 2l four-cylinder turbodiesel (TDI) engines with outputs of 103kW, 120kW and 130kW.

Redesigned interior is loaded with enhanced features and tech.
Redesigned interior is loaded with enhanced features and tech.
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Final local pricing and specifications will be announced closer to the vehicle's launch date.


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