Panel Van
The versatility of the Transporter panel van is virtually unbeatable. After all, it’s been designed to be flexible enough to handle a wide variety of tasks, with a large number of models available for almost every specialist load. Depending on your requirements, it can be supplied as a short wheelbase with a low or medium roof, or as a long wheelbase with a low, medium or high roof.
The flexibility doesn’t end there. The range consists of four gross vehicle weights, with payloads from approximately 800kg to 1,400kg. These are further complemented by load compartment volumes ranging from 5.8m3 to 9.3m3. With four powerful and economic TDI PD diesel engines to choose from, ranging from 84PS to 174PS, you’re sure to find a Transporter panel van that is perfectly suited to your business.
Body options include a second sliding door, to add flexibility when loading or unloading, and a rear tailgate instead of the standard unglazed twin rear doors, which optionally open to an angle of 250° on long wheel base models.
Inside the load area, you’ll find six or eight load lashing rings, according to wheelbase, to secure your load. When further capacity is needed, another useful feature is that the dual passenger seat back folds forward to help create extra space when carrying a longer load except when an optional bulkhead is fitted.
Chassis and Double Cab
The Transporter chassis and double cab are the ideal platform for a wide variety of specialist applications and conversions. From tippers to boxes, dropsides to refrigerated bodies, the Transporter forms the perfect foundation.
Both single and double cab versions are available as T30 models with a rugged long wheelbase ladder chassis and galvanised bodies. The single cab seats three, while the double cab can carry a crew of up to six. With four doors standard on the double cab (including childlocks on rear doors), it’s easy to get in and out of the vehicle, while inside there’s useful added storage space under the three-seat bench to store valuables or tools. The combination of front wheel drive (with the running gear situated at the front of the vehicle), ABS and perfectly balanced weight distribution, make the Transporter chassis and double cab a safe and secure base to build upon.
The Transporter chassis and double cab dropside is designed to take the effort out of loading and unloading. Supplied as a factory fitted option, the strong aluminium dropside body can be specified for either version. It’s the perfect choice for businesses that simply require a practical workhorse.
Gaining access for your load is made as simple as possible. The easy to operate fasteners release the lightweight aluminium dropsides and tailboard and give easy access to all three sides of the load platform area. Once your load is in place, a number of lashing rings can be utilised to firmly hold your cargo in position. These specially designed lashing rings, when not in use, fold down neatly and sit flush within the load platform surface. When it comes to loading or unloading your Transporter dropside, you’ll find it just couldn’t be simpler!
Window Van
The Transporter window van is Volkswagen’s heavy duty answer to passenger carrying. From nose to tailgate, the window van (available as T30 and T32 short wheelbase and T32 long wheelbase), is designed to be practical, flexible and highly accommodating. Seating up to nine (including the driver), the window van features the safety, security, quality, poise and options that make the Transporter range so special.
Standard cab seating consists of single driver and passenger seats (with the option of a dual passenger seat), while behind the cab, there’s the option to specify seating for up to six passengers along two rows of seats, each fitted with 3-point seat belts. Flexibility extends to the body of the window van, with the option to delete windows. The load or passenger floor area is covered in hard wearing rubber to add both grip and protection, while at the rear you’ll find a tailgate as standard with heated window and wash/wipe. Rear wing doors can be specified as an option either with or without windows. Not only that, if you require a multi-purpose vehicle to carry both passengers and load simply specify a kombi pack on T32 models, which adds first row seating, deletes rear side windows plus sliding windows in side door and opposite.
If you’re looking at a van for specialist passenger carrying or conversion, then the window van could be the answer. With the ability to delete windows, specify seating arrangements, choose different wheelbases, roof heights and engines, you’ll find the window van a flexible choice.
Sportline Panel Van
The Transporter Sportline panel van will certainly make a statement about you, your business and your lifestyle. The sport styling and purposeful stance sets the Transporter Sportline panel van apart from the crowd. Backed by a powerful 174PS TDI PD diesel engine to match its stunning looks. And the interior doesn't disappoint, with a luxurious specification, including driver's comfort seat, ergonomic dash layout plus a dual passenger seat.
Available in two wheelbase lengths, the Sportline panel van boasts a load volume of up to 6.7m3 which will carry the tools of your trade as well as the everyday essentials with ease. Access to the rear load compartment is gained through a wide side sliding door and twin rear doors. A tailgate can be specified as an optional extra. It's a natural choice for those who want to make their presence felt.
Sportline Kombi
When your lifestyle demands that you need to carry passengers as well as the tools of your trade, the Sportline kombi becomes the essential addition to the family. With the same distinctive styling as the panel van, a single passenger seat with reach and rake adjustment and a 3-seat bench in the first rear row, the Sportline kombi can carry up to four passengers plus the driver with ease.
With all the available storage compartments and a temperature controlled environment, it's a great place for your passengers as well the driver. The rear passenger compartment is well ventilated with side windows that slide open on both sides of the vehicle. The standard tailgate has heated rear window with wash/wipe. All this adds to the comfort for passengers on long journeys so that you arrive at your destination refreshed and relaxed.
Shuttle S
Without doubt, the exterior and interior styling, ergonomic layout, dynamic driving characteristics, built-in safety features and extensive specification make the Transporter shuttle S not only a great passenger carrying vehicle, but also a top performer in its own right.
Take driver and front passenger comfort for instance. The ergonomic seats are trimmed in ‘Box’ fabric and come with lumbar support, height adjustment and twin armrests as standard. The steering wheel adjusts for height and rake, with the gear lever dash mounted for maximum convenience.
For added security and pleasure there are electric front windows, electric mirrors and remote central locking with deadlocking and internal locking button as standard.
Shuttle SE
When you need a vehicle that not only offers undoubted practicality and versatility, but has equally high levels of desirability, then the Transporter shuttle SE is the natural choice. It’s ideally suited to image conscious commercial or corporate passengers who need to reach their destination in style. Basically, the Transporter shuttle SE is all about added presence. It manages to achieve this by combining the extensive standard features of the Transporter shuttle S with a number of subtle, as well as useful, internal and external enhancements designed to take the SE onto another level.
Standard SE features include plush floor carpet, upgraded ‘Corner’ seat upholstery, vented roof trim with reading lights and manually controlled air conditioning. External features include a number of visual enhancements, such as body coloured bumpers, chrome finishing strips and full wheel trims.
To further enhance any model in the Transporter shuttle range, a number of useful options are available that reflect its virtue as a great passenger vehicle. These include front fog lights, alloy wheels, satellite navigation, rear parking sensors, electrically folding door mirrors and electric sliding side doors in the passenger compartment.
