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2012 Volkswagen Crafter Base Pricing and Spec
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Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 1st January 2012. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Germany with prices starting at $51,650 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Volkswagen Crafter Base has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
35.96 - 58.11 kW/t
35.96 kW/t
66.67 kW/t
Price
$40,600 - $66,140
$35,990
$94,460
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 7 years
2 years
4 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 5,000 kg
2,800 kg
8,000 kg
Gross Comb. Mass
5,500 - 6,490 kg
4,500 kg
10,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,000 kg
2,000 kg
3,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
176 mm
165 mm
214 mm
Payload Capacity
1,139 - 2,756 kg
1,011 kg
4,705 kg
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Dimensions
1,990 mm
2,380 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Width | 1,990 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,665 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,500 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Crafter Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Engine Liters: 2.5
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Cc: 2461
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 5
Engine Bore: 81.0
Engine Stroke: 95.5
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 75
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 100
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 136
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 330
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Code: Shiftmatic
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Power Steering
Power Steering Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Heavy Duty
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Leaf
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Beam
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 195
Wheels Tire Front Width: 195
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 75
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Front Load Index: 104
Wheels Tire Rear Load Index: 104
Wheels
Wheels Rear Axle1 Axle Location: 1
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Steel
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 5.5
Wheels Front Covers: Partial
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Wheelbase Type: Medium
Cab Type: Single Cab
Roof Type: Standard
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Front Location: Front
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Black
Rear Color: Painted
Front Material: Plastic
Rear Material: Plastic
Front Type: Integrated
Rear Type: Integrated
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 93.7
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 2380
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 3665
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 144.3
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 78.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1990
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1521
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1708
External Dimensions Front Track In: 67.2
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 13500
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 44.3
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 176
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 6.9
External Dimensions Rear Overhang In: 63.0
External Dimensions Rear Overhang Mm: 1599
External Dimensions Front Overhang Mm: 1000
External Dimensions Front Overhang In: 39.4
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Paint
External Color: Green
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4409
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 4490
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 9899
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System In Dash Cd: yes
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 2
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 2
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Power Outlet Front Number Of Outlets12v: 2
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Center
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bench
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Manual
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Manual
Front Seat Center Location: Centre
Front Seat Center Type: Bench
Front Seat Driver Swivelling: yes
Front Seat Passenger Swivelling: yes
Front Seat Center Armrest
Front Seat Center Armrest Folding: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 3
Seating Configuration: 3+0
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Semi-Auto
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 30000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 18641
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