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Car Specifications2008 Volkswagen Transporter
The 2008 Volkswagen Transporter is a van offered in both Regular and Crew body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $42,500.
There are 3 variants of the Transporter available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2005.
The 2008 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Transporter include 1.9L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (77kW/250Nm), 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder turbo (96kW/340Nm) and 2.5L in-line 5-cylinder turbo (128kW/400Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic with manual mode, 6-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $42,500 - $64,000†
- Transmission
- 4 or 6-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van or Chassis Cab
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $42,500 - $64,000†
- Transmission
- 4 or 6-speed auto or 5 or 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van or Chassis Cab
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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Volkswagen Transporter
Features & Specs
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Handling & Mechanics
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Exterior & Dimensions
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Interior
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Technology
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Cost of Ownership
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Available Variants
The Volkswagen Transporter comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Special Edition.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,890 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,904 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,969 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,900 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,000 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2008 Volkswagen Transporter
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $42,500.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $64,000.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is 2500 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volkswagen Transporter towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which measures 1904mm wide, 5290mm in length and sits 1969mm tall.
All variants of the Volkswagen Transporter have a maximum power of 128kW and 400nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to New Zealand.
The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3000 kg.
The Volkswagen Transporter 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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