00:00Welcome to the video from the CarMagazine Tuning Blog on the topic of the VW Transporter 2.0 TDI.
00:11As always, you can find the link to read the article in our magazine in the video description.
00:17The new 7th generation VW Transporter comes with more cargo space, a higher towing capacity and a digital cockpit.
00:24But one thing is clear, strictly speaking, it is not a product of Volkswagen's own.
00:30But rather the result of a curation with Ford.
00:32Technically, it is based on the Ford Transit Custom, but differs visually at the front and in the interior.
00:39A striking radiator grille with two narrow openings, standard LED headlights and a specific rear design make it recognizable as a VW model.
00:49The Transporter is no longer built in Hanover, but in Turkey.
00:54Its versatility remains one of the great strengths of the new Transporter.
00:58In addition to the classic panel van, there are variants with a second row of seats and cargo space, a station wagon with windows and a flatbed model with a double cab.
01:08The Caravelle remains the preferred choice for commercial passenger transport.
01:13Those who need a lot of storage space can opt for a long version with a high roof.
01:17The maximum load volume is up to 9 cubic meters, while the maximum payload has increased by 0.3 tons to 1.3 tons.
01:27The towing capacity has also increased to 2.8 tons.
01:31The cockpit shows the close relationship to the Ford Transit Custom.
01:35The van adopts the digital instrumentation with a 10.20-inch display and a 13-inch infotainment screen.
01:45Although the software comes from Ford, Volkswagen uses its own graphics.
01:50Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on board.
01:54Overall, the interior looks modern and tidy.
01:57However, the storage space could have been a bit more generous.
02:02The robust construction of the van is noticeable in the handling.
02:06The 2.0 TDI with 170 horsepower offers a maximum torque of 405 Nm, which is already available at 2,000 rpm.
02:17In combination with the standard 8-speed automatic transmission, the result is harmonious power delivery that impresses both in city traffic and on longer journeys.
02:27Despite a 200-kilogram lower unladen weight compared to the electric version, the driving experience is still characterized by the typical delivery van dynamics.
02:37The steering is sufficiently precise, if not sporty.
02:42The turning circle varies between just under 12 and 13 meters, depending on the wheelbase, which makes the van easy to maneuver in urban areas.
02:51Volkswagen offers the van with various drive options.
02:53In addition to the 2.0 TDI with a choice of 110, 150 or 170 horsepower, there will also be a plug-in hybrid with 232 horsepower in the future, which will be available from 2026.
03:10The electric version with a battery capacity of 64 kilowatts and a range of up to 350 kilometers is also in the program.
03:17The charging capacity at the wallbox is 11k, while up to 125 kilowatts is possible at fast-charging stations.
03:28The price of the new VW transporter in the basic version with the 110-horsepower diesel and manual transmission starts at 43,870 euros.
03:38The electric version starts at 55,243 euros, while the plug-in hybrid will be available for at least 55,090 euros from 2026.
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