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The German brand has recalled a small number of Transporter commercial vans because their headlights may not have been adjusted correctly.
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Overview
Variant
Not available
Variant
Not available
Body type
Cargo Van
Body type
Cargo Van
Engine size
2.2 L
Engine size
2 L
Drive type
Front
Drive type
Front
Fuel efficiency (combined)
Not available
Fuel efficiency (combined)
7.9 L/100km
Power and torque
132kW / 450Nm
Power and torque
125kW / 390Nm
Not available
886km
Warranty
5 years
Warranty
5 years
Doors
4
Doors
4
Seats
3
Seats
3
Fuel type
Diesel
Fuel type
Diesel
Safety rating
Not available
Safety rating
Not available
Specifications
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
Driver modes
Includes engine mapping: yes
12v power outlet
Location boot/cargo: yes
Location front: yes
12v power outlet
Location front: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android number of months subscription: Unlimited
Android wireless connection: yes
Apple CarPlay: yes
Apple number of months subscription inc: Unlimited
Apple wireless connection: yes
Voice activating system
Virtual assistant: Other
Voice activating system
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Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D
Map updates months of subscription: 36
Screen size: 7 in
Traffic info: yes
Navigational systems
Controls: Touch Screen
Information type: 3D, Voice
Screen size: 13 in
Parking distance system
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Parking distance system
Location front: yes
Type: Sensor
Location rear: yes
Type: Camera, Sensor
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless entry: yes
Includes keyless start: yes
Smart card / smart key
Includes keyless start: yes
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Number: 2
USB charging port
Location front: yes
Location rear: yes
Cruise control
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Cruise control
Adaptive cruise control (ACC): yes
Stop/go function: Stop & Go
Parking assistance
—
Parking assistance
Location rear: yes
Type: Guidance Display
Remote services
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Remote services
Driving history & analysis: yes
Number of months subscription included: 60
Vehicle diagnostics: yes
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of: 1
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Electrical system
Voltage: 12 V
Emission control level
Standard met: EU6 E
Emission control level
Standard met: EU6
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 2,184 cc
Engine code: 46356723
Liters: 2.2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Engine
Configuration: In-Line
Cc: 1,968 cc
Liters: 2 L
Number of cylinders: 4
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Fuel
Fuel type: Diesel
Generic primary fuel type: Diesel
Minimum fuel type: Diesel
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 90 L
Tanks
Type main: yes
Capacity: 70 L
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Computer
Average fuel consumption: yes
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 10 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 3.5 in
Display screen
Location Dashboard centre 1: yes
Orientation: Fixed
Screen size: 13 in
Touch screen: yes
Location instrument cluster 1: yes
Screen size: 12 in
Instrument cluster
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Instrument cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Fuel consumption
Standard ADR 81/02: yes
Combined: 7.9 L/100km
Calculated vehicle range: 886 km
Combined: 12.7 km/L
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 180 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 132 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 450 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Rpm for maximum power (low): 3,500 rpm
Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,500 rpm
Power
Maximum power hp/PS: 170 hp/PS
Maximum power kW: 125 kW
Maximum torque Nm: 390 Nm
Measurement standard: EEC
Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Drive
Driven wheels: Front
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manufacturer's name: AT8
Shift lever location: Dash
Transmission description: Automatic with Manual Mode
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Transmission
Manual mode: yes
Manual sequential: yes
Shift lever location: Dash
Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)
Number of speeds: 8
Transmission type: Automatic
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 2
Disc brakes
Number of: 4
Number of ventilated discs: 4
Power steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Power steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Wheel
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Wheel
Height adjustment: yes
Telescopic adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Leaf
Wheel dependence: Rigid
Type: Beam
Suspension
Location front: yes
Spring type: Coil
Stabilizer bar: yes
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Strut
Location rear: yes
Spring type: Coil
Wheel dependence: Independent
Type: Trailing Arm
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Rear axle
Axle location 1: yes
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 116
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: R
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 116
Tire profile: 75
Tire speed rating: R
Tire width: 215 mm
Tires
Location front: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 109
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 215 mm
Location rear: yes
Type: Conventional/Summer
Tire load index: 109
Tire profile: 65
Tire speed rating: T
Tire width: 215 mm
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6 in
Wheels
Location front: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Location rear: yes
Rim type: Steel
Rim diameter: 16 in
Rim width: 6.5 in
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Cargo Van
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: U3
Roof type: Semi-High
Wheelbase type: Medium
Local body type: Cargo Van
Body style
Body length: Regular
Cab type: Regular
Body type: Cargo Van
Local number of doors: 4
Number of doors: 4
Platform code: T7
Roof type: Standard
Wheelbase type: Short
Local body type: Cargo Van
Black trim
Around side windows: yes
Black trim
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Step
Location rear: yes
Type: Platform
Step
—
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Black
Location rear: yes
Color: Black
Bumpers
Location front: yes
Color: Black
Location rear: yes
Color: Black
Cargo area dimensions
Cargo volume: 11,500 L
Height: 1,932 mm
Length: 3,120 mm
Loading floor height: 550 mm
Measurement standard: Manufacturer's Own
Width between wheelhouses: 1,422 mm
Width: 1,870 mm
Cargo area dimensions
Cargo volume: 5,800 L
Length: 2,602 mm
Loading floor height: 575 mm
Measurement standard: Manufacturer's Own
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 12,500 mm
Front overhang: 948 mm
Front track: 1,810 mm
Ground clearance unladen: 150 mm
Overall height: 2,522 mm
Overall length: 5,413 mm
Overall width folded mirror: 2,508 mm
Overall width inc mirror: 2,690 mm
Overall width: 2,050 mm
Rear overhang: 1,015 mm
Rear track: 1,790 mm
Wheelbase: 3,450 mm
External dimensions
Curb to curb turning circle: 11,800 mm
Overall height: 1,978 mm
Overall length: 5,050 mm
Overall width: 2,275 mm
Rear overhang: 993 mm
Wheelbase: 3,100 mm
Ramp angles
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Ramp angles
Approach angle: 21.2°
Departure angle: 16.2°
Cargo doors
Location passenger: yes
Height: 1,755 mm
Operation: Sliding
Width: 1,250 mm
Location rear: yes
Height: 1,790 mm
Opening angle: 270°
Operation: Double-Hinged
Width: 1,562 mm
Cargo doors
Location passenger: yes
Height: 1,301 mm
Operation: Sliding
Width: 1,030 mm
Location rear: yes
Height: 2,062 mm
Opening angle: 90°
Operation: Lift Gate
Width: 1,400 mm
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Doors
Location driver: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Location passenger: yes
Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): Halogen
Bulb type (low beam): Halogen
Lens type: Complex Surface
Headlights
Bulb type (high beam): LED
Bulb type (low beam): LED
Lens type: Projector Beam
Headlight control
Height adjustment: Manual
Headlight control
Auto highbeam: yes
Dusk sensor: yes
LED lights
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LED lights
Location: Brake Lights, Day Time Running Lights, High Beam, Low Beam, Rear Lights
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Paint
Type gloss: yes
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door mirrors/cameras
Location driver: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Location passenger: yes
Color: Black
Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power windows
Location front: yes
Power windows
Location front: yes
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Variable
Windshield wipers
Intermittent wipe: Automatic
Rain sensor: yes
Rear window
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Rear window
Wipers: Constant
Weights
Front axle weight: 1,960 kg
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,500 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross train weight: 6,000 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,510 kg
Payload allowance: 1,430 kg
Payload inc driver: yes
Payload inc driver: 1,430 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,080 kg
Rear axle weight: 2,000 kg
Tare weight: 2,012 kg
Trailer noseweight: 100 kg
Weights
Gross trailer weight braked: 2,800 kg
Gross trailer weight unbraked: 750 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 3,225 kg
Manufacturer driver weight: 75 kg
Payload allowance: 1,062 kg
Published kerb weight: 2,291 kg
Tare weight: 2,240 kg
Trailer noseweight: 112 kg
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
System
Digital radio: yes
Radio: AM, FM
Touch screen: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
Total number of USB connections front: 1
USB connection front: yes
Connection to ext.entertainment devices
USB connection front: yes
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Remote audio controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of: 4
Speakers
Number of: 4
Bulkhead
Type unknown: yes
Height: Full
Width: Full
Bulkhead
Type unknown: yes
Height: Full
Width: Full
Load restraint
Type: Hooks
Load restraint
Type: Hooks
Load area side covering
Exposed metal partial: yes
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Load area side covering
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Luxury trim
On gear selector: Leather
Luxury trim
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Airbags
Number of: 2
Airbags
Number of: 6
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front airbag
Location driver: yes
Location passenger: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position center: yes
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Front seat belts
Seat position driver: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Seat position passenger: yes
Height adjustable: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Head restraints
Location front seats: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Anti collision system
Activates brake lights: yes
Automatic emergency braking: yes
Brakes at low speed: Front and Rear
Driver monitor: yes
Driving pattern monitor: yes
Includes junction turning: yes
Minimum speed to activate (kph): 5 km/h
Operates above 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Operates below 50 kph/30 mph: yes
Pedestrian collision mitigation steering: yes
Pedestrian & cyclist avoidance system: yes
Programmable distance: yes
Visual/acoustic warning: yes
Autonomous drive
Active lane control: yes
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Autonomous drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Lane departure warning
Activates steering: yes
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar & Camera
Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
Type: Radar
Side airbag
—
Side airbag
Location front: yes
Side curtain airbag
—
Side curtain airbag
Location: Front
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
—
Front cross traffic collision avoidance
Includes braking: yes
Type: Radar & Camera
Overtaking sensor
—
Overtaking sensor
Active without turn signal: yes
Front seat
Location center: yes
Type: Bench
Location driver: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Manual
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Reach type: Manual
Type: Bench
Front seat
Location center: yes
Type: Bench
Location driver: yes
Electrically adjustable: yes
Heated: yes
Height type: Manual
Lumbar type: Electric
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Location passenger: yes
Heated: yes
Reach type: Manual
Reclining type: Manual
Type: Bucket
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seat upholstery
Additional seat material: Cloth
Main seat material: Cloth
Seating
Seating capacity: 3
Seating configuration: 3+0
Seating
Seating capacity: 3
Seating configuration: 3+0
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Cup holders
Location front seats: yes
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 1
Air conditioning
Air conditioning type: Auto
Climate control number of zones: 1
Power locks
Operation: Card Key
Power locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate service
Distance: 20,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Intermediate service
Distance: 15,000 km
Period (mths): 12 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 96 months
Anti-corrosion
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 144 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Powertrain - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Roadside assistance
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 12 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - OEM
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: 200,000 km
Duration (months): 60 months
Whole vehicle - Total
Distance: Unlimited
Duration (months): 60 months
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