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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter

    The 2017 Volkswagen Transporter is a van offered in both None and Regular body styles. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $39,990 for the Runner variant and topping out at $70,490 for the base variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2017.

    The 2017 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), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (132kW/400Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (150kW/450Nm). 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
    $39,990 - $70,490
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Cargo Van, Drop Side, or Tipper
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $39,990 - $70,490
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    4x4 or Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Cargo Van, Drop Side, or Tipper
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Transporter comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Runner and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    42.74 - 80 kW/t
    42.74 kW/t
    80 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.4 - 7.8 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    9.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,026 - 1,081 km
    808 km
    1,288 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    1,810 kg
    3,500 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,200 - 2,500 kg
    1,000 kg
    2,800 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    165 - 202 mm
    125 mm
    234 mm
    Payload Capacity
    785 - 1,045 kg
    526 kg
    1,364 kg
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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter

    Dimensions

    5,006 mm
    2,297 mm
    1,990 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,006 mm
    Overall Width2,297 mm
    Overall Height1,990 mm
    Wheelbase3,000 mm
    Load Capacity1,045 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Runner variant that starts from $39,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant that starts from $70,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the base variant which can tow 2500 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which measures 2283mm wide, 5406mm in length and sits 1990mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the base variant which has 150kW of power and 450nm 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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