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    Volkswagen Crafter Base (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Cargo Van that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as an ute 4x4 built in Germany with prices starting at $77,000 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 120 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Crafter Base uses 8.3L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 75L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 904km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2755mm (108.5 inches) in height, 6940mm (273.2 inches) in length, 2426mm (95.5 inches) in width with a 4325mm (170.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2511kg (5535.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 235/65 R16 front tyres and 235/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Volkswagen Crafter Base has a 176mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    36.38 - 57.97 kW/t
    32.26 kW/t
    66.18 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.5 - 9 L/100km
    7.5 L/100km
    11.1 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    200,000 km
    Years on Sale
    5 - 9 years
    5 years
    9 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,500 - 5,000 kg
    3,000 kg
    5,000 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    2,000 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    176 mm
    172 mm
    198 mm
    Payload Capacity
    1,301 - 2,655 kg
    1,125 kg
    3,030 kg

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    Dimensions

    6,940 mm
    2,426 mm
    2,755 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length6,940 mm
    Overall Width2,426 mm
    Overall Height2,755 mm
    Wheelbase4,325 mm
    Load Capacity1,979 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, RWD

    $77,000†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2459
    Compression Ratio: 16.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: BJL
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
    Main Capacity (L): 75
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 8.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 28
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 8.3

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 163
    Maximum Power (kW): 120
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 350
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Differential Lock

    Location: Rear

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Leaf
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Leaf
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Beam
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Cargo Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Cargo Van
    Platform Code: Ncv3
    Roof Type: High
    Wheelbase Type: Long

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Black
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 494.4
    Cargo Volume (L): 14000
    Height (in): 76.4
    Height (mm): 1940
    Length (in): 169.3
    Length (mm): 4300
    Loading Floor Height (in): 28.3
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 720
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 38.5
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 978
    Width (in): 70.1
    Width (mm): 1780

    External Dimensions

    Front Overhang (in): 39.4
    Front Overhang (mm): 1000
    Front Track (in): 67.2
    Front Track (mm): 1708
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 176
    Overall Height (in): 108.5
    Overall Height (mm): 2755
    Overall Length (in): 273.2
    Overall Length (mm): 6940
    Overall Width (in): 95.5
    Overall Width (mm): 2426
    Rear Overhang (in): 63.6
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1615
    Rear Track (in): 59.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1521
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 51.2
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 15600
    Wheelbase (in): 170.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 4325

    Cargo Doors

    Passenger Height (in): 71.7
    Passenger Height (mm): 1820
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 51.2
    Passenger Width (mm): 1300
    Rear Height (in): 72.4
    Rear Height (mm): 1840
    Rear Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 180
    Rear Operation: Double-Hinged
    Rear Width (in): 61.6
    Rear Width (mm): 1565

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1850
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 4079
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 4490
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 9899
    Payload Allowance (kg): 2489
    Payload Allowance (lb): 5487
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2511
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5536
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3500
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 7716

    Audio System

    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Bulkhead

    Solid Bulkhead Height: Full
    Type: Solid
    Solid Bulkhead Width: Full

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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