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    Volkswagen Transporter Base (2018) price & specs

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    $69,490†
    2.0L Diesel2D Drop Side7 SP MANUAL4x4
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    Base

    Overview

    The 2018 Volkswagen Transporter Base is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Drop Side that was released to the New Zealand market on 4th August 2018. The Volkswagen Transporter is regarded as a van built in Germany with prices starting at $69,490 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Transporter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 150 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 450 Nm of torque (at 1400 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Transporter Base uses 7.5L/100km of Diesel in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 197g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 1067km per full tank

    The Volkswagen Transporter measures 1948mm (76.7 inches) in height, 5500mm (216.5 inches) in length, 1994mm (78.5 inches) in width with a 3400mm (133.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1975kg (4354.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Transporter Base comes standard with 235/55 Rnull front tyres and 235/55 Rnull rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 40,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.

    The 2018 Volkswagen Transporter Base has a 201mm ground clearance with a 2500kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    52.13 - 80 kW/t
    49.58 kW/t
    80 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.4 - 7.8 L/100km
    7.4 L/100km
    8.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,026 - 1,081 km
    899 km
    1,081 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Service Interval
    24 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,800 - 3,000 kg
    2,800 kg
    3,600 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,500 kg
    750 kg
    2,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    201 - 202 mm
    201 mm
    202 mm
    Payload Capacity
    785 - 1,125 kg
    785 kg
    1,125 kg

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    Dimensions

    5,500 mm
    1,994 mm
    1,948 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,500 mm
    Overall Width1,994 mm
    Overall Height1,948 mm
    Wheelbase3,400 mm
    Load Capacity1,025 mm

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    Base

    2.0L, 7-speed manual, 2-door Drop Side, Diesel, 4x4

    $69,490†
    Price & specs

    Bluetooth

    Includes Music Streaming: yes
    Includes Phone Connection: yes

    Cruise Control

    Speed Limiter: yes

    Mobile Integration

    Android Auto: yes
    Apple Carplay: yes

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Touch Screen
    Data Feed: Internal Memory/Hd
    Information Type: Full Map

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 197
    Standard Met: EU5

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 82.5
    Engine (cc): 1984
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Code: BSU
    Engine (L): 2.0
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 92.8

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
    Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    Fuel Type: Diesel

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Diesel Direct Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
    Main Capacity (L): 80
    Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
    Main Type: Main

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 1067
    ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 663
    ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 13.3
    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 7.5
    ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 38
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 31
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 7.5

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 204
    Maximum Power (kW): 150
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 450
    Measurement Standard: EEC
    Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Transmission

    Automatic Mode: yes
    Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
    Manual Sequential: yes
    Number of Speeds: 7
    Type: Manual

    Disc Brakes

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

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Heavy Duty

    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 Load Index: 103
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0
    Location: 1
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.0

    Body Style

    Body Type: Drop Side
    Cab Type: Regular
    Local Body Type: Drop Side
    Platform Code: T6
    Roof Type: Standard
    Wheelbase Type: Short

    Mud Flaps

    Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear

    Tray/Tub

    Type: Straight Side

    Bumpers

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

    Cargo Area Dimensions

    Height (in): 15.4
    Height (mm): 392
    Length (in): 115.7
    Length (mm): 2939
    Standard Measurement: Manufacturer'S Own
    Width Between Wheelhouses (in): 76.4
    Width Between Wheelhouses (mm): 1940
    Width (in): 76.4
    Width (mm): 1940

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 64.1
    Front Track (mm): 1628
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.9
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 201
    Overall Height (in): 76.7
    Overall Height (mm): 1948
    Overall Length (in): 216.5
    Overall Length (mm): 5500
    Overall Width (in): 78.5
    Overall Width (mm): 1994
    Rear Overhang (in): 46.8
    Rear Overhang (mm): 1189
    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

    Cargo Doors

    Driver Height (in): 15.4
    Driver Height (mm): 392
    Driver Location: Driver
    Driver Operation: Tailgate
    Driver Width (in): 115.7
    Driver Width (mm): 2939
    Passenger Height (in): 15.4
    Passenger Height (mm): 392
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Opening Angle: 180
    Passenger Operation: Tailgate
    Passenger Width (in): 115.7
    Passenger Width (mm): 2939
    Rear Height (in): 15.4
    Rear Height (mm): 392
    Location: Rear
    Rear Opening Angle: 180
    Rear Operation: Tailgate
    Rear Width (in): 76.4
    Rear Width (mm): 1940

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Color

    Headlight Control

    Height Adjustment: Manual
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Speed Dependent: yes

    Headlights

    High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    External Colour: White
    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front

    Rear Side Windows

    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): 3000
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 6614
    Payload Allowance (kg): 1025
    Payload Allowance (lb): 2260
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1975
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4354
    Rear Axle Weight (kg): 1550
    Rear Axle Weight (lb): 3417

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    ARI/EON: yes
    Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Colour Screen: yes
    Digital Media Card: yes
    In-Dash CD: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    Touch Screen: yes
    System Type: Stereo

    External Connections

    Aux Jack (Front): yes
    USB (Front): yes

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Display Screen

    Location: Dashboard Centre 1
    Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 6.3
    Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
    Screen Size (in): 6.3
    Touch Screen: yes

    Airbags

    Number of Airbags: 2

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Location: Front Seats

    Side Airbag

    Front Head Protection: yes
    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 2
    Configuration: 2+0

    Air Conditioning

    Type: Semi-Auto

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 40000
    Distance (miles): 24855
    Period (Months): 24
    Variable Distance Period: yes

    † 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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