Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles understands that time is money and your business needs a vehicle that you can rely on; a vehicle that can handle the pressures of doing business in the most flexible and economical way. By combining rugged versatility, cutting-edge engineering, and a business-orientated approach, the new Crafter is the ultimate transport solution. Offering reliability, durability and adaptability all rolled into one package with the efficiency to match, the new Crafter is practically tailor-made for your requirements. Its robust nature can cope with the most taxing road conditions and the fuel-efficient, economically friendly TDI engine makes it perfectly suited to the transportation demands of the typical South African business.
Attention has been given to every detail in the new Crafter to ensure the comfort and safety of the driver and passengers. The cab ergonomics have been enhanced to ensure higher levels of practicality and ease of use in order to support the crew in their challenging work day. Improvements include robust seat upholstery for durability, a revised instrument cluster and control panel as well as plenty of storage compartments for a professional workspace.
Safety is of the utmost importance to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and that’s why the new Crafter has been fitted with innovative safety features designed to deliver all-around protection. Essential safety systems such as ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) combined with Brake Assist and Crosswind Assist, MCB (Multi-Collision Braking), TCS (Traction Control System), and EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) are all standard in the Crafter.
Save as you drive.
The success of a business depends on the bottom line and with the new Crafter you get value for money right from day one. Service intervals of 20,000km will significantly lower running costs and the Crafter’s outstanding reliability will avoid expensive downtime. State-of-the-art diesel engines, fuel consumption and reduce wear and tear, which makes it look as good on the balance sheet as it does on the road. The Crafter is backed by a 2-year unlimited mileage warranty, including a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty – a real vote of confidence given the long distance demands placed on business vans. Top quality workmanship and the long service life of the new Crafter also ensure a competitive resale value, which means that it pays its way right up to the last day.
| Service / Maintenance / Warranty | |
| Service interval | 20 000 km |
| Warranty and Service Plan | 2 YEAR/UNLIMITED KM WARRANTY, 5 YEAR/120000KM SERVICE PLAN, 12 YEAR ANTI-CORROSION |
| Active and Passive Safety | |
| ABS | YES |
| Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | YES |
| Air bags | 2 |
| Day Running Lights | YES |
| Performance | |
| Engine size | 1968cc |
| CO2 | 193g/Km |
| Engine | TRANSVERSE INLINE 4 |
| Power | 103kW@3500 |
| Torque | 340Nm@1600 |
| Valves | |
| Fuel | DIESEL |
| Fuel capacity | 75 litres |
| City fuel consumption | 8.8 l/Km |
| Highway fuel consumption | 6.5 l/Km |
| Average fuel consumption | 7.3 l/Km |
| Top speed | 100Km/h |
| 0 - 100 Km/h | 0sec |
| Driving and Control Environment | |
| Gearbox | MANUAL |
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | 2 |
| Power steering | YES |
| Steering adjustment (up down) | OPTION |
| Steering adjustment (in out) | OPTION |
| Multi function steering wheel | OPTION |
| Cruise control | OPTION |
| Seats | 3 - |
| Spare tire size | FULLSIZE |
| Keyless Entry | YES |
| Interior Comfort | |
| Air conditioner | OPTION |
| Electric windows | YES |
| Electric window detail | FRONT |
| Radio | OPTION |
| Remote side mirrors | YES |
| Exterior | |
| Metallic paint | OPTION |
| Colour coded bumpers | BLACK-GREY |
| Colour coded mirrors | BLACK |
| Park distance - rear | OPTION |
| Boot capacity | 9900 litres |