Base
Overview
The 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Chassis Cab that was released to the Australian market on 1st September 2011. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Germany with prices starting at $43,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 103 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 340 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 8.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 224g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 941km per full tank
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1949mm (76.7 inches) in height, 5292mm (208.3 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1716kg (3783.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2012 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 165mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,292 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,949 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,284 kg |
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† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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