Describe the new seventh generation Volkswagen Transporter?
Each feature has been taken to a new level: the all-new Transporter has more space, increased payload, increased maximum trailer weight and greater economic efficiency. In addition, state-of-the-art assist systems ensure greater safety, while well-thought out cockpit and control elements make everyday work easier. The same applies to the Transporter Shuttle – the product line’s nine-seater Volkswagen bus. For the first time in the history of the Transporter, these multi-function vehicles will also be available with a plug-in hybrid drive and electric drives as an alternative to the range of turbocharged diesel engines. The new vans’ clear design is refreshingly new and yet clearly follows the style of their iconic predecessors.
What variants is the Transporter available in?
The new Transporter is available as a panel van, a Kombi, Shuttle and as a double cab with platform body and long wheelbase. The Kombi and panel van versions are optionally available with a high roof and an extended wheelbase. The nine-seater Transporter Shuttle was designed for commercial passenger transport and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is offering the independent Transporter Shuttle as an entry-level version, with a mid-range Life equipment specification, and as a top-of-the-line Style version. The Transporter Shuttle is also available with an extended wheelbase.
Tell us more about the powertrains available?
The range includes three turbocharged diesel engines (TDI), a plug-in hybrid drive (eHybrid) and three electric drives (e-Transporter and e-Transporter Shuttle). The TDI engines deliver 110 PS, 150 PS and 170 PS. The 170 PS TDI is always combined with an 8-speed automatic gearbox, which is optionally available for the 150 PS TDI as an alternative to the 6-speed manual gearbox. The TDI models from 150 PS can be ordered with 4MOTION all-wheel drive. A system power of 230 PS characterises the plug-in hybrid drive combined with an automatic gearbox (eHybrid), coming later in 2026. The e-Transporter and e-Transporter Shuttle launch with 136 PS and 218 PS.
What about payload?
The stowage volume in the panel-van Transporter with a normal wheelbase and roof has increased by more than 10% to 5.8m3. With a long wheelbase and high roof, the panel van’s stowage volume increases to 9.0m3. The maximum payload of up to 1.33 tonnes (an extra 0.13T) corresponds to the higher load volume.
How does Volkswagen tailor its commercial vehicles to individual customer needs?
With the debut of the next-generation Transporter, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is implementing its strategy of offering ‘the right Bulli for every customer’ from now on. The 2024 Bulli range consists of the all-new Transporter, the Multivan and the ID. Buzz. The Transporter product line comprises pure commercial vehicles and the Transporter Shuttle series. The Multivan is the family’s recreational and business van and has also just launched as a redesigned California camper van. The Transporter, Multivan and ID. Buzz – the seventh generation Bullis – currently form the widest range of models in their class on the market.
Lars Krause, Executive Vice President Sales and Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
