Volkswagen Transporter Base (2026) price & specs
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Overview
The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Panel Van that was released to the Australian market on 4th September 2025 classified as a T7. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a Van Under 3.5t built in Turkey with prices starting at $83,590 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Transporter uses a fully electric engine.
The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1978mm (77.9 inches) in height, 5050mm (198.8 inches) in length, 2275mm (89.6 inches) in width with a 3100mm (122.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2494kg (5498.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,050 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,275 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,978 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,800 mm |
| Load Capacity | 731 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Transporter Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 0
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Remote Battery Management
Includes Battery Status Checking: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Services
Beep Flash: yes
Driving History Analysis: yes
Find My Car: yes
Geo Fencing: yes
Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Remote Lock Unlock: yes
Speed Alert: yes
Vehicle Diagnostics: yes
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
WLTP Emissions
BEV (Combined): 0.0
BEV Testing Type: BEV
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Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Electric
Fuel Type: Electric
Charging Connector
CCS (Combo) Charging Socket DC 1: yes
CCS (Combo) Location of DC 1 Socket: Front
CCS (Combo) Type: Ccs (Combo)
Type 2 (Mennekes) Charging Socket AC 1: yes
Type 2 (Mennekes) Location of AC 1 Socket: Front
Type 2 (Mennekes) Type: Type 2 (Mennekes)
Charging Information
Mode 2 Scenario: Mode 2
Mode 3 Duration: 7.30
Mode 3 Scenario: Mode 3
Mode 4 Calc Duration Max Supplied 10% To 80%: 0.63
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 100 kW 10% To 80%: 0.79
Mode 4 Calculated Duration 50 kW 10% To 80%: 1.57
Mode 4 Duration: 0.66
Mode 4 Max kW Supplied To Vehicle: 125.00
Mode 4 Quoted kW Supplied To Vehicle: 125.00
Mode 4 Scenario: Mode 4
Mode 4 State of Charge Ends At (%): 80
Mode 4 State of Charge Starts At (%): 10
Electric Driven Wheels
Electric Driven Wheels: Rear
Electric Motor
Motor 1 Type: Ac Perm Magnet Synchronous
Motor 1 Max Torque Motor (Nm): 415
Motor 1 Location: Front
Motor 1 Number: 1
Motor 1 Power Output (hp/PS): 285.6
Motor 1 Power Output Motor (kW): 210.0
Electric Power Source
Battery Type: Lithium Ion
Battery Voltage: 303.0
Maximum Battery (kWh): 83.00
Useable Battery (kWh): 63.80
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 13.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Television: yes
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 12.00
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
Maximum Power hp/PS Electric Motor: 286
Maximum Power (kW): 210
Maximum Power kW Electric Motor: 210
Maximum Torque (Nm): 415
Maximum Torque Electric Motor (Nm): 415
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 1
Shift Lever Location: Dash
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Synthetic Leather
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
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: 109
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 109
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
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
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume (cu ft): 204.8
Cargo Volume (L): 5800
Length (in): 102.4
Length (mm): 2602
Loading Floor Height (in): 22.6
Loading Floor Height (mm): 575
Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11800
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.7
Overall Height (in): 77.9
Overall Height (mm): 1978
Overall Length (in): 198.8
Overall Length (mm): 5050
Overall Width (in): 89.6
Overall Width (mm): 2275
Rear Overhang (in): 39.1
Rear Overhang (mm): 992
Wheelbase (in): 122.0
Wheelbase (mm): 3100
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 16.4
Departure Angle: 16.5
Body Style
Body Type: Panel Van
Local Body Type: Panel Van
Platform Code: T7
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Cargo Doors
Passenger Height (in): 51.2
Passenger Height (mm): 1301
Location: Passenger
Passenger Operation: Sliding
Passenger Width (in): 40.6
Passenger Width (mm): 1030
Rear Height (in): 81.2
Rear Height (mm): 2062
Location: Rear
Rear Opening Angle: 90
Rear Operation: Lifting Gate
Rear Width (in): 55.1
Rear Width (mm): 1400
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Auto Highbeam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2300
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5071
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3225
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7110
Manufacturer Driver Weight (kg): 75
Manufacturer Driver Weight (lb): 165
Payload Allowance (kg): 731
Payload Allowance (lb): 1612
Payload Inc Driver (kg): 806
Payload Inc Driver (lb): 1777
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2494
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5498
Tare Weight (kg): 2494
Trailer Noseweight (kg): 95
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Load Area Side Covering
Exposed Metal: Partial
Type: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
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
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: 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
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
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
Seating
Capacity: 2
Configuration: 2+0
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Ventilation System
Heat Pump: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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