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    2021 Volkswagen Transporter

    The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in None Combi, None Panel Van, Double Drop Side and Single Drop Side body styles. Available in Australia from $38,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $60,490 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 110kW and 340Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 2021 Transporter is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $38,990 - $60,490

    Transmission

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

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Diesel

    Body Types

    Combi, Drop Side, or Panel Van

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $38,990 - $60,490

    Transmission

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

    Driven Wheels

    4x4 or Front

    Fuel Type

    Diesel

    Body Types

    Combi, Drop Side, or Panel Van

    Powertrain Type

    4x4 or Front-wheel Drive

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    2021 Volkswagen Transporter

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    43.81 - 79.26 kW/t
    27.76 kW/t
    81.55 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.9 - 8.4 L/100km
    4.9 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    952 - 1,096 km
    649 km
    1,290 km
    Price
    $38,990 - $60,490
    $25,990
    $70,606
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    10 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
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    1,810 kg
    3,500 kg
    Gross Comb. Mass
    5,200 - 5,300 kg
    2,295 kg
    5,550 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 kg
    322 kg
    2,800 kg
    Approach Angle
    21.2°
    15.2°
    21.2°
    Departure Angle
    16.2 - 19.9°
    15.4°
    19.9°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    201 - 202 mm
    134 mm
    212 mm
    Payload Capacity
    853 - 1,220 kg
    540 kg
    1,387 kg
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    Dimensions

    4,904 mm
    1,904 mm
    in mirror: 2,297 mm
    1,990 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,904 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)2,297 mm
    Overall Height1,990 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Load Capacity951 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 Base that starts from $38,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $60,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2500 kg

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    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 5304mm in length and sits 2477mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 146kW 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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