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Volkswagen unveils new Crafter
All-new large van and cab/chassis range will comprise nearly 70 distinct variantsVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled its new Crafter, promising improved efficiency and enhanced driver comfort.
According to the manufacturer the commercial vehicle range will total 69 derivatives, split between three different drivetrain configurations (front, rear and all-wheel drive), three wheelbases, three heights and single, dual-cab and van body styles.
And the Euro 6 engines powering the new Crafter range are reportedly more efficient and reliable than before, also offering a choice of manual or automatic transmission. Based on the Modular Diesel Platform architecture, the 2.0I TDI engine – codenamed "EA 288Commercial" – will be offered in three states of tune: 75kW, 103kW or 130kW in BiTurbo TDI guise.
The new Crafter, which shares no engineering with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter this time around, will feature a completely new chassis, developed from the ground up as a practical base for after-market bodies as diverse as motorhomes and tippers. Driver comfort is enhanced through ergonomic design and newly-adopted electromechanical steering, with the Crafter also embracing new driver-assist systems.
High-GVM (gross vehicle mass) models are in the works for the Crafter range, which will vary in length between 5986mm and 6836mm or, for the panel van, 7391mm as well. Roof height measures 2355mm, 2590mm or, for the panel van, 2798mm.
Dr Eckhard Scholz, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, says that customer feedback was critical to the development of the new Crafter.
"The development of the new Crafter was a unique opportunity to avoid all compromises while drawing upon our decades of experience in the market segment. The new Crafter represents a fusion of product focus and customer focus. In other words, we developed this vehicle from the customer's perspective."
Volkswagen dealers in global markets will commence taking orders for the new Crafter range in November. As yet, there's no word on a start date for Australia.
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