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    Volkswagen Transporter Base (2008) price & specs

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    $64,000†
    2.5L Diesel4D Chassis Cab6 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Chassis Cab that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Germany with prices starting at $64,000 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 128 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1956mm (77.0 inches) in height, 5290mm (208.3 inches) in length, 1904mm (75.0 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1837kg (4049.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 215/65 R16 front tyres and 215/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 165mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    42.08 - 76.83 kW/t
    35.23 kW/t
    81.3 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 6.5 L/100km
    6.1 L/100km
    11.6 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    2,152 kg
    3,200 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,200 - 2,500 kg
    1,300 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 mm
    154 mm
    195 mm
    Payload Capacity
    825 - 1,369 kg
    632 kg
    1,369 kg

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    Dimensions

    5,290 mm
    1,904 mm
    1,956 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,290 mm
    Overall Width1,904 mm
    Overall Height1,956 mm
    Wheelbase3,400 mm
    Load Capacity963 mm

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    Base

    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Chassis Cab, Diesel, FWD

    $64,000†
    Price & specs

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2459
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: AXA
    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: Pump Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ECE 99/100 Standard: Ece 99/100

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 174
    Maximum Power (kW): 128
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Torsion
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    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: 215

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    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: Crew
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Chassis Cab
    Platform Code: T5
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Long

    Bumpers

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

    External Dimensions

    Front Overhang (in): 35.2
    Front Overhang (mm): 894
    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.5
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 165
    Overall Height (in): 77
    Overall Height (mm): 1956
    Overall Length (in): 208.3
    Overall Length (mm): 5290
    Overall Width (in): 75
    Overall Width (mm): 1904
    Rear Overhang (in): 39.2
    Rear Overhang (mm): 996
    Rear Track (in): 64.1
    Rear Track (mm): 1628
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 43.3
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 13200
    Wheelbase (in): 133.9
    Wheelbase (mm): 3400

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear 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: Electrically Adjustable
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Rear Side Windows

    Location: Driver
    Driver Type: Fixed
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Front Axle Weight (kg): 1575
    Front Axle Weight (lb): 3472
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2500
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 5512
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2800
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6173
    Payload Allowance (kg): 963
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2123
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1837
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4050
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1630
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3594

    Audio System

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

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Floor Covering

    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    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: 3
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Location: Center
    Center Front Seat Type: Bench
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 6
    Configuration: 3+3

    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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