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    Volkswagen Transporter

    Special Edition Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Volkswagen Transporter Special Edition

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

    Handling & Mechanics

    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

    Towing & Off-road Capacity

    Strength, stability, and off-road performance

    Exterior & Dimensions

    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

    Comfort, tech, and convenience inside

    Technology

    Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features

    Safety & Security

    Protection, prevention, and alerts

    Cost of Ownership

    Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind

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    Special Edition

    2.5L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, FWD

    $50,000†
    Price & specs

    Special Edition

    2.5L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Cargo Van, Diesel, FWD

    $53,500†
    Price & specs
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Compressor
    Compressor: Turbo
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2460
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 81
    Engine (cc): 2460
    Compression Ratio: 18
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    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
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel System
    Injection Carburetion: Pump Injection
    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 Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Consumption
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 37
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    Fuel Consumption
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 36
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
    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
    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
    Fuel Economy
    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.3
    Fuel Economy
    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.5
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Electronic Traction Control
    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    Transmission
    Description: Manual
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Number of Speeds: 6
    Type: Automatic
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    ABS
    Location: 4-Wheel
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    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
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    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
    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
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Wheels
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Body Style
    Body Type: Cargo Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Cargo Van
    Platform Code: T5
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short
    Body Style
    Body Type: Cargo Van
    Cab Type: Regular
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Cargo Van
    Platform Code: T5
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Area Dimensions
    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 204.8
    Cargo Volume (L): 5800
    Height (in): 55.5
    Height (mm): 1410
    Length (in): 100.1
    Length (mm): 2543
    Loading Floor Height (in): 22
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 558
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
    Width (in): 66.6
    Width (mm): 1692
    Cargo Area Dimensions
    Cargo Volume (cu ft): 204.8
    Cargo Volume (L): 5800
    Height (in): 55.5
    Height (mm): 1410
    Length (in): 100.1
    Length (mm): 2543
    Loading Floor Height (in): 22
    Loading Floor Height (mm): 558
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 49
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1244
    Width (in): 66.6
    Width (mm): 1692
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
    Front Overhang (in): 35.2
    Front Overhang (mm): 894
    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
    Overall Height (in): 77.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1969
    Overall Length (in): 192.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4890
    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
    Wheelbase (in): 118.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 3000
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11900
    Front Overhang (in): 35.2
    Front Overhang (mm): 894
    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 39
    Overall Height (in): 77.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1969
    Overall Length (in): 192.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4890
    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
    Wheelbase (in): 118.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 3000
    Cargo Doors
    Passenger Height (in): 49.9
    Passenger Height (mm): 1268
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.2
    Passenger Width (mm): 1020
    Rear Height (in): 51.4
    Rear Height (mm): 1305
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Lift Gate
    Rear Width (in): 58.5
    Rear Width (mm): 1485
    Cargo Doors
    Passenger Height (in): 49.9
    Passenger Height (mm): 1268
    Passenger Internal Handles: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 0
    Passenger Operation: Sliding
    Passenger Width (in): 40.2
    Passenger Width (mm): 1020
    Rear Height (in): 51.4
    Rear Height (mm): 1305
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 90
    Rear Operation: Lift Gate
    Rear Width (in): 58.5
    Rear Width (mm): 1485
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Doors
    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    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
    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: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed
    Rear Side Windows
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Type: Fixed
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    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): 925
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2039
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1875
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4134
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3417
    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): 925
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2039
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1875
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4134
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3417
    Audio System
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Audio System
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Load Restraint
    Type: Hooks
    Load Restraint
    Type: Hooks
    Cigar Lighter
    Location: Front Seats
    Cigar Lighter
    Location: Front Seats
    Floor Covering
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
    Floor Covering
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    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
    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
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front
    Side Curtain Airbag
    Location: Front
    Front Seat
    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: Bucket
    Front Seat
    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: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seat Upholstery
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0
    Seating
    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Cup Holders
    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Pop Out
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Anti-Lift: yes
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Anti-Theft Protection
    Anti-Lift: yes
    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Power Locks
    Operation: Remote
    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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