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    Volkswagen Caravelle GLS (2001) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2001 Volkswagen Caravelle GLS is a front-wheel drive, 4-door Mpv that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Volkswagen Caravelle is regarded as a Mpv built in Germany with prices starting at $51,730 before on-road costs.

    This Volkswagen Caravelle is powered by a 2.5L 5-cylinder engine that has 75 kW of power (at 3500 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1900 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 80L fuel tank

    The Volkswagen Caravelle measures 1940mm (76.4 inches) in height, 4789mm (188.5 inches) in length, 1840mm (72.4 inches) in width with a 2920mm (115.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1730kg (3814.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Caravelle GLS comes standard with 205/65 R15 front tyres and 205/65 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 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
    6 years
    1 year
    2 years

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    Dimensions

    4,789 mm
    1,840 mm
    1,940 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,789 mm
    Overall Width1,840 mm
    Overall Height1,940 mm
    Wheelbase2,920 mm
    Turning Circle11,700 mm
    Load Capacity950 mm

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    GLS

    2.5L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD

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    Compressor

    Compressor: Turbo

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 81.5
    Engine (cc): 2461
    Compression Ratio: 19.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Number of Cylinders: 5
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Stroke Engine: 95.5
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary 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 Fuel Type: Diesel
    Main Type: Total

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    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 6.2
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 38
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 8
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 29

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 8
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 6.2

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 157
    Maximum Speed (mph): 98

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 102
    Maximum Power (kW): 75
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 250
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1900

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: ABS

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Torsion
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Wishbone
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Trailing Arm
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: MPV
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: MPV

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
    Front Track (in): 62.6
    Front Track (mm): 1589
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.4
    Overall Height (in): 76.4
    Overall Height (mm): 1940
    Overall Length (in): 188.5
    Overall Length (mm): 4789
    Overall Width (in): 72.4
    Overall Width (mm): 1840
    Rear Track (in): 61.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1554
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 39.7
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12100
    Wheelbase (in): 115
    Wheelbase (mm): 2920

    Doors

    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4409
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 800
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1764
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2680
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5908
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1730
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3814

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf

    Type: Rigid

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Ashtray

    Location: Additional Row Seats
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes

    Vanity Mirror

    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    3rd Row Seats Head Height Adjustable: yes
    Location: 3rd Row Seats
    3rd Row Seats Number: 3
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Third Row Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Seat Upholstery

    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    Seating

    Capacity: 8
    Configuration: 2+3+3

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Rear Outlet: yes

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Operation: key

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