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    2026 Volkswagen Crafter - Base

    2026 Volkswagen Crafter - Base

    2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, FWD

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    2025 Toyota HiAce - Base

    2025 Toyota HiAce - Base

    2.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Panel Van, Diesel, RWD

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    Overview

    Variant
    Variant
    Body type
    Cab Chassis
    Body type
    Panel Van
    Engine size
    2.0 L
    Engine size
    2.8 L
    Drive type
    Front
    Drive type
    Rear
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    Fuel efficiency (combined)
    7.5 / 100 km
    Power and torque
    103kW / 360Nm
    Power and torque
    130kW / 420Nm
    933km
    Warranty
    5 years
    Warranty
    5 years
    Doors
    2
    Doors
    5
    Seats
    3
    Seats
    2
    Fuel type
    Diesel
    Fuel type
    Diesel
    Safety rating
    Safety rating
    5 Stars

    Specifications

    Cruise Control
    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Cruise Control
    Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
    Power Outlet 12V
    Location (12V): Front
    Power Outlet 12V
    Location (12V): Front
    Embedded Infotainment User Interface
    UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
    Embedded Infotainment User Interface
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Mirrorlink: yes
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
    Mobile Integration
    Android Auto: yes
    Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Apple Carplay: yes
    Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
    Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor
    Parking Distance System
    Location: Front
    Front Type: Sensor
    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
    Remote Services
    Driving History Analysis: yes
    Find My Car: yes
    Location Sharing: yes
    Months Subscription Included: 60
    Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
    Remote Services
    Driving History Analysis: yes
    Find My Car: yes
    Geo Fencing: yes
    Months Subscription Included: 36
    Speed Alert: yes
    Telematics
    Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
    Concierge Months Included: 0
    Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    Telematics
    Advanced Auto Collision Notification: yes
    Concierge Months Included: 0
    Connection Type: Via Sim In Vehicle
    Tracker System: yes
    USB Charging Port
    Location: Front
    Number of Ports in Front: 2
    USB Charging Port
    Location: Front
    Number of Ports in Front: 1
    Voice Activating System
    Voice Activating System
    Virtual Assistant: Other
    Navigational Systems
    Navigational Systems
    Controls: Touch Screen
    Information Type: 3d And Voice
    Map Updates Months of Subscription: 36
    Screen Size (in): 8.00
    Traffic Info: yes
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 1
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Number of Compressors: 1
    Electrical System
    Voltage: 12
    Electrical System
    Voltage: 12
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: EU6
    Emission Control Level
    CO2 Level (Country Highway): 172
    CO2 Level (Combined): 197
    CO2 Level (Urban): 240
    Standard Met: EU5
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 1968
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Engine
    Engine (cc): 2755
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: 1gd-Ftv
    Engine (L): 2.8
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
    Main Capacity (L): 75
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
    Main Type: Total
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 15.4
    Main Type: Total
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Computer
    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Display Screen
    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 10.40
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Display Screen
    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 7.00
    Instrument Cluster
    Instrument Cluster
    Reconfigurable: yes
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 140
    Maximum Power (kW): 103
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 360
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 177
    Maximum Power (kW): 130
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3400
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
    Fuel Consumption
    Fuel Consumption
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 933
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 580
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 15.2
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.6
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 43
    ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 36
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.0
    ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 9.1
    ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 31
    ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 26
    Fuel Economy
    Fuel Economy
    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.5
    Differential Lock
    Location: Rear
    Differential Lock
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Rear
    Transmission
    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: 8
    Shift Lever Location: Dash
    Type: Automatic
    Transmission
    Code: Rc60j
    Description: Manual
    Number of Simulated Gears: 0
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Shift Lever Location: Dash
    Type: Manual
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    Power Steering
    Type: Electric
    Power Steering
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered
    Alternate Suspension
    Type: Heavy Duty
    Alternate Suspension
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Leaf
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Torsion
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
    Tires
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: R
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 113
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: R
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Tires
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 108
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: 1
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: 1
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Body Style
    Body Type: Cab Chassis
    Cab Type: Single Cab
    Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Long
    Body Style
    Body Type: Panel Van
    Local Body Type: Panel Van
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Long
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear
    External Dimensions
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.7
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
    Overall Height (in): 90.7
    Overall Height (mm): 2305
    Overall Length (in): 269.5
    Overall Length (mm): 6846
    Overall Width (in): 80.0
    Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 95.6
    Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 2427
    Overall Width (mm): 2033
    Rear Overhang (in): 53.4
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1356
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 53.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 16200
    Wheelbase (in): 176.8
    Wheelbase (mm): 4490
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Front Overhang (in): 37.4
    Front Overhang (mm): 950
    Front Track (in): 65.7
    Front Track (mm): 1670
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.1
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 180
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Overall Height (in): 78.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1990
    Overall Length (in): 207.3
    Overall Length (mm): 5265
    Overall Width (in): 76.8
    Overall Width (mm): 1950
    Rear Overhang (in): 43.5
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1105
    Rear Track (in): 65.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1670
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11800
    Wheelbase (in): 126.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 3210
    Ramp Angles
    Ramp Angles
    Approach Angle: 15.2
    Departure Angle: 15.4
    Cargo Area Dimensions
    Cargo Area Dimensions
    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 219.0
    Cargo Volume (L): 6200
    Height (in): 52.8
    Height (mm): 1340
    Length (in): 99.6
    Length (mm): 2530
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49.9
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1268
    Width (in): 69.3
    Width (mm): 1760
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Cargo Doors
    Cargo Doors
    Driver Location: Driver
    Driver Operation: Sliding
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
    Headlights
    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface
    Headlights
    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface
    LED Lights
    Location: Day Time Running Lights
    LED Lights
    Headlight Control
    Dusk Sensor: yes
    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Headlight Control
    Auto Highbeam: yes
    Paint
    External Colour: red
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
    Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Rear Side Windows
    Rear Side Windows
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed
    Weights
    Front Axle Weight (kg): 2100
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 4630
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
    Weights
    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1750
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3858
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4189
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 400
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 882
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3300
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7275
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1080
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2381
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2220
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4894
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2000
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4409
    Tare Weight (kg): 2169
    Trailer Noseweight (kg): 190
    Audio System
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes
    Audio System
    Digital Radio: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Touch Screen: yes
    External Connections
    USB (Front): yes
    Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
    Total Front USB Connections: 2
    Total Rear USB Connections: 0
    External Connections
    USB (Front): yes
    Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
    Total Front USB Connections: 1
    Total Rear USB Connections: 0
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Remote Audio Controls
    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 6
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 2
    Airbags
    Number of Airbags: 2
    Airbags
    Number of Airbags: 8
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Autonomous Drive
    Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    Autonomous Drive
    Active Lane Control: yes
    Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    Side Airbag
    Side Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front
    Lane Departure Warning
    Lane Departure Warning
    Activates Steering: yes
    Overtaking Sensor
    Overtaking Sensor
    Active Without Turn Signal: yes
    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
    Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
    Type: Sensor
    Crash Test Results
    Crash Test Results
    ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 80.0
    ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 86.0
    ANCAP Date Tested: 20250101
    ANCAP Overall: 5.0
    ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 86.0
    ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20311231
    ANCAP Rating Year: 2025
    ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 81.0
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap
    ANCAP Version Tested: 2.8 Litre Diesel Lwb Rhd
    Front Seat
    Location: Centre
    Center Front Seat Type: Bench
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Seat Suspension: Mechanical
    Driver Front Seat Type: Captains
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seating
    Capacity: 3
    Configuration: 3+0
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0
    Below Seat Storage
    Location: Passenger
    Below Seat Storage
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Air Conditioning
    Type: Semi-Auto
    Air Conditioning
    Type: Manual
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Anti-Lift: yes
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    Intermediate Service
    Distance (km): 30000
    Distance (miles): 18641
    Period (Months): 24
    Variable Distance Period: yes
    Intermediate Service
    Distance (km): 10000
    Distance (miles): 6214
    Period (Months): 6
    Cargo Area
    Load Restraint
    Type: Hooks
    Interior Trim
    Load Area Side Covering
    Exposed Metal: Partial
    Type: Board

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