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    Volkswagen Crafter Base (2008) price & specs

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    $66,000†
    2.5L Diesel2D Chassis Cab6 SP MANUALRWD
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    Overview

    The 2008 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Chassis Cab 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 $66,000 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 100 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Crafter Base uses 9L/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 833km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2380mm (93.7 inches) in height, 6082mm (239.4 inches) in length, 2426mm (95.5 inches) in width with a 3665mm (144.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2345kg (5169.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 195/75 R16 front tyres and 195/75 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

    6,082 mm
    2,426 mm
    2,380 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length6,082 mm
    Overall Width2,426 mm
    Overall Height2,380 mm
    Wheelbase3,665 mm
    Load Capacity2,145 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Chassis Cab, Diesel, RWD

    $66,000†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2459
    Compression Ratio: 16.8
    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): 9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 26
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 136
    Maximum Power (kW): 100
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Automatic Clutch Manual: yes
    Automatic Mode: yes
    Code: Shiftmatic
    Description: Automated Manual Sequential Trans (Amt)
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    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: 75
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 75
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Rear Axle Location: 1
    Rear Axle Dual Wheel: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Style

    Body Type: Chassis Cab
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Chassis Cab
    Platform Code: Ncv3
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Medium

    Bumpers

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

    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): 93.7
    Overall Height (mm): 2380
    Overall Length (in): 239.4
    Overall Length (mm): 6082
    Overall Width (in): 95.5
    Overall Width (mm): 2426
    Rear Overhang (in): 55.8
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1417
    Rear Track (in): 59.9
    Rear Track (mm): 1521
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 44.3
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13500
    Wheelbase (in): 144.3
    Wheelbase (mm): 3665

    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: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Externally 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): 2145
    Payload Allowance (lb): 4729
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2345
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 5170
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 3500
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 7716

    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
    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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