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Volkswagen Transporter
New from
$58,590 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 - 8.4 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Transporter
The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in a None Panel Van body style. Available in Australia from $58,590 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $85,590 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2025.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (125kW/390Nm) and null (210kW/415Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. Both four-wheel drive, front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 2026 Transporter is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
51.31 - 84.2 kW/t
51.31 kW/t
86.8 kW/t
Fuel Efficiency
7.9 - 8.4 L/100km
1.7 L/100km
8.4 L/100km
Vehicle Range
833 - 886 km
833 km
3,706 km
Price
$58,590 - $85,590
$46,740
$85,590
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
160,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
New this year - 5 years
3 years
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,225 kg
3,020 kg
3,350 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,300 - 2,800 kg
2,300 kg
2,800 kg
Approach Angle
16.4 - 21.2°
16.4°
21.2°
Departure Angle
16.2 - 17.2°
16.2°
17.2°
Payload Capacity
685 - 934 kg
685 kg
1,255 kg
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
83 kWh
83 kWh
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
125 kW
125 kW
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2026 Volkswagen Transporter Specs
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2026 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions
1978mm
2275mm
5050mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2026 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the Base with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo and uses 7.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Volkswagen Transporter | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, 4x4 | Diesel | 8.4 L/100km |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km |
| Automatic, 4-door Panel Van, Electric, RWD | Electric | - |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2026 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Transporter FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $58,590.
The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $85,590.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2800 kg
The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 2275mm wide, 5450mm in length and sits 1978mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 210kW of power from its null engine.
The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Turkey and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 3225 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Transporter may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric or Diesel.