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Car Specifications2018 Volkswagen Crafter
The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter is a ute 4x4 offered in both Regular and Crew body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $55,990 for the base variant and topping out at $103,980 for the Luxury variant.
There are 3 variants of the Crafter available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2017.
The 2018 Crafter was offered with a 3 year, 250,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Crafter include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/340Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (130kW/410Nm). Available with 6-speed manual manual or 8-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $55,990 - $111,480†
- Transmission
- 6 or 8-speed auto or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4, Front, or Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Drop Side, Passenger Van, or Tipper
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $55,990 - $111,480†
- Transmission
- 6 or 8-speed auto or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4, Front, or Rear
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van, Chassis Cab, Drop Side, Passenger Van, or Tipper
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Volkswagen Crafter
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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 Luxury.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,996 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,033 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,312 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,640 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,815 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2018 Volkswagen Crafter
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant that starts from $55,990.
See all Volkswagen Crafter PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Crafter is the Luxury variant that starts from $103,980.
See all Volkswagen Crafter PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Crafter is 3000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volkswagen Crafter towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant which measures 2040mm wide, 7391mm in length and sits 2590mm tall.
All variants of the Volkswagen Crafter have a maximum power of 130kW and 410nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Crafter is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to New Zealand. The Volkswagen Crafter may be manufactured in Germany or Poland.
The heaviest Volkswagen Crafter is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3500 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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