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    2016 Volkswagen Transporter

    The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in None Panel Van, None Cab Chassis and None Combi body styles. Available in Australia from $32,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Runner variant and topping out at $50,280 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2015.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 132kW and 400Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2016 Transporter is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $32,990 - $50,280

    Transmission

    5 or 6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Diesel

    Body Types

    Cab Chassis, Combi, or Panel Van

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $32,990 - $50,280

    Transmission

    5 or 6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Diesel

    Body Types

    Cab Chassis, Combi, or Panel Van

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    2016 Volkswagen Transporter

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Transporter comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Runner and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    43.25 - 76.79 kW/t
    39.64 kW/t
    76.79 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7 - 8.3 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    10.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    909 - 1,143 km
    667 km
    1,319 km
    Price
    $32,990 - $50,280
    $21,990
    $58,670
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,000 kg
    1,917 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    5,200 - 5,300 kg
    2,967 kg
    5,325 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,050 kg
    2,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    202 - 223 mm
    155 mm
    234 mm
    Payload Capacity
    984 - 1,416 kg
    608 kg
    1,700 kg
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    Dimensions

    4,890 mm
    1,904 mm
    1,990 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,890 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,990 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Load Capacity1,266 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Runner that starts from $32,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $50,280.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: Runner and Base.

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    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 5290mm in length and sits 2477mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Diesel Common Rail engine.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 3000 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Transporter uses Diesel.

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