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Car Specifications2012 Volkswagen Transporter
The 2012 Volkswagen Transporter is a van offered in a Regular body style. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $46,950.
There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2010.
The 2012 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Transporter include 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (75kW/250Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (103kW/340Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/400Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual manual or 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and 4x4 configurations are available.
- Retail Price
- $46,950 - $65,500†
- Transmission
- 5 or 6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $46,950 - $65,500†
- Transmission
- 5 or 6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
- Driven Wheels
- 4x4 or Front
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Body Types
- Cargo Van
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Volkswagen Transporter
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
Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Transporter comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.
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Towing & Off-Road Capability
Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,892 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,283 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,990 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 904 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2012 Volkswagen Transporter
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $46,950.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $65,500.
See all Volkswagen Transporter PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the base variant which can tow 2500 kg.
See all Volkswagen Transporter towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which measures 2283mm wide, 5292mm in length and sits 1990mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which has 132kW of power 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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