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1998 Volkswagen Transporter
New from
$27,990 excl. on-roads
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12 month, unlimited km
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About the Volkswagen Transporter
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Volkswagen Transporter is a Van Under 3.5t offered in Single Panel Van, Single Cab Chassis and Double Cab Chassis body styles. Available in Australia from $27,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $41,490 for the Base.
There is 1 variant of the Transporter available in Australia.
Engine options include 2L multi-point injection (62kW/159Nm), 2.5L multi-point injection (81kW/190Nm) and 2.4L diesel indirect injection (57kW/164Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.
The new 1997 Transporter is offered with a 2 year, 60,000 km warranty.
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1997 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions
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What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?
The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 2 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 Transporter FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $27,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $41,490.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2000 kg
The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1970mm wide, 5245mm in length and sits 1920mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 85kW of power from its 2.5L Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 2800 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Transporter may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.