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The 2012 Volkswagen Crafter is a ute 4x4 offered in a Regular body style. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $63,000.
There is 1 variant of the Crafter available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2011.
The 2012 Crafter was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Crafter include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (80kW/300Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (100kW/340Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (105kW/340Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $63,000 - $76,000†
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $63,000 - $76,000†
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Volkswagen Crafter
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality
Towing & Off-road Capacity
Strength, stability, and off-road performance
Exterior & Dimensions
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Interior
Comfort, tech, and convenience inside
Technology
Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features
Safety & Security
Protection, prevention, and alerts
Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Volkswagen Crafter comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,905 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,993 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,665 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,479 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2012 Volkswagen Crafter
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant that starts from $63,000.
See all Volkswagen Crafter PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant that starts from $76,000.
See all Volkswagen Crafter PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Crafter is offered by the base variant which can tow 2000 kg.
See all Volkswagen Crafter towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant which measures 2426mm wide, 6940mm in length and sits 2755mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant which has 105kW of power and 340nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Crafter is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 4490 kg.
The Volkswagen Crafter uses Diesel fuel.
† 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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