2001 Volkswagen Caravelle

    New from

    $46,890 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

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    Warranty

    3 year, 60,000 km

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    About the Volkswagen Caravelle

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Caravelle is a Mpv offered in a 4D MPV body style. Available in Australia from $46,890 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the GLS variant and topping out at $51,730 for the GLS.

    There is 1 variant of the Caravelle available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.5L multi-point injection (85kW/200Nm) and 2.5L turbo diesel direct injection (75kW/250Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2001 Caravelle is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    43.35 - 50 kW/t
    43.35 kW/t
    93.16 kW/t
    Price
    $46,890 - $51,730
    $43,950
    $53,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years

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    2001 Volkswagen Caravelle Specs

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    GLS

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cassette
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Mpv
      • Driver Location: Rhd
      • Local Body Type: Mpv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 4
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 50
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Additional Row Ashtray Location: Additional Row Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
      • Front Track (mm): 1589
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1940
      • Overall Length (mm): 4789
      • Overall Width (mm): 1840
      • Rear Track (mm): 1554
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12100
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2920
    • Doors
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 81.5
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 2.5
      • Engine (cc): 2459
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 5
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 95.5
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.7
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 13.4
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 18
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 13.4
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.7
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 164
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 102
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4500
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2200
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
      • Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 3
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Front Removable
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seating Capacity: 8
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+3
      • Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
      • Third Row Seat Front Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Third Row Seat Front Folding: Asymmetrical
      • Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 3
      • Third Row Seat Front Type: Bench
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Torsion
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Trailing Arm
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Aircon Rear Outlet
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): 60000
      • Paint Distance (mile): 37300
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 60000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 800
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2650
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1700
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2001 Volkswagen Caravelle Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Caravelle?

    The Volkswagen Caravelle offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Volkswagen Caravelle FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Caravelle is the GLS that starts from $46,890.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Caravelle is the GLS that starts from $51,730.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Caravelle is offered by the GLS which can tow 2000 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Caravelle is the GLS which measures 1840mm wide, 4789mm in length and sits 1940mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Caravelle is the GLS which has 85kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Volkswagen Caravelle is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Caravelle is the GLS which weighs 2680 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Caravelle may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.