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2.0L, 8-speed auto, 4-door Cab Chassis, Diesel, 4x4
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Volkswagen Crafter Base (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 Volkswagen Crafter Base is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Cab Chassis that was released to the Australian market on 2nd August 2018 classified as a SY1. The Volkswagen Crafter is regarded as a Van Over 3.5t built in Poland with prices starting at $59,290 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Crafter is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 130 kW of power (at 3600 rpm) and 410 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via an Eight-speed Automatic transmission. It has a 75L fuel tank
The Volkswagen Crafter measures 2321mm (91.4 inches) in height, 6846mm (269.5 inches) in length, 2037mm (80.2 inches) in width with a 4490mm (176.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2221kg (4896.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Crafter Base comes standard with 235/65 R16 front tyres and 235/65 R16 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
40.5 - 67.92 kW/t
32.51 kW/t
75 kW/t
Price
$48,290 - $75,180
$43,490
$97,955
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
200,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
5 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
3,550 - 5,500 kg
3,510 kg
5,500 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
2,500 kg
1,800 kg
3,500 kg
Approach Angle
19 - 20.9°
19°
20.9°
Departure Angle
8.9 - 14.5°
8.9°
14.5°
Ground Clearance Unladen
195 - 210 mm
166 mm
219 mm
Payload Capacity
1,115 - 2,892 kg
945 kg
3,025 kg
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Dimensions
6,846 mm
2,037 mm
2,321 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 6,846 mm |
| Overall Width | 2,037 mm |
| Overall Height | 2,321 mm |
| Wheelbase | 4,490 mm |
| Load Capacity | 1,329 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Crafter Features & Specs
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Cruise Control
Speed Limiter: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 2
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Bore Engine: 81.0
Engine (cc): 1968
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 95.5
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 19.8
Main Capacity (L): 75
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 16.5
Main Type: Total
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 177
Maximum Power (kW): 130
Maximum Torque (Nm): 410
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 3600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full And Part-Time
Selection: Automatic
Transmission
Description: Automatic
Number of Speeds: 8
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Type: Electro-Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Plastic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Leaf
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Leaf
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Rigid
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 115
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: R
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 115
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Low Rolling Resistance: yes
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: R
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: 1
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Steel
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Cab Chassis
Cab Type: Double Cab
Local Body Type: Cab Chassis
Roof Type: Standard
Wheelbase Type: Long
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
External Dimensions
Front Overhang (in): 39.4
Front Overhang (mm): 1000
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 7.7
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 195
Overall Height (in): 91.4
Overall Height (mm): 2321
Overall Length (in): 269.5
Overall Length (mm): 6846
Overall Width (in): 80.2
Overall Width (mm): 2037
Rear Overhang (in): 53.4
Rear Overhang (mm): 1356
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 53.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 16200
Wheelbase (in): 176.8
Wheelbase (mm): 4490
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 20.9
Departure Angle: 8.9
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Black
Location: Rear
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Paint
External Colour: red
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Side Windows
Location: Driver
Driver Type: Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Type: Hinged
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Front Axle Weight (kg): 2100
Front Axle Weight (lb): 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 3550
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 7826
Payload Allowance (kg): 1329
Payload Allowance (lb): 2929
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2221
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4897
Rear Axle Weight (kg): 2100
Rear Axle Weight (lb): 4630
Tare Weight (kg): 2149
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 4
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Floor Covering
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/Rubber
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor
Front Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Center
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
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
Front Seat
Location: Centre
Center Front Seat Type: Bench
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-Way Electric
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Seat Suspension: Mechanical
Driver Front Seat Type: Captains
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bench
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 7
Configuration: 3+4
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Semi-Auto
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 20000
Distance (miles): 12427
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