Volkswagen's commercial division has opened the
order books for the new Crafter, in UK. Launched in three basic
models in numerous configurations, the full-sized van has a
starting price of £ 23,920 (US$ 29,405) for the appropriately named Startline,
which comes with features such as driver alert system, automatic post-collision
braking, cross-wind assist, audio system with Bluetooth, and 180-degree opening
rear doors.
The mid-range Trendline can be had from £ 25,270
(US$ 31,065) and adds grab handles on rear entry pillars, wooden floor in load
area, 27-degree opening rear doors, DAB+, multi-function steering wheel, cruise
control with speed limiter, front assist with emergency braking, and
electrically operated and heated side mirrors.
The top-of-the-line Highline is almost
£ 4,000 (US$ 4,917) more expensive over the previous version, at £ 29,220 (US$ 35,921),
and for the money, Volkswagen throws in a heated windscreen, adaptive cruise
control, passenger airbag, parking sensors on both ends, front fog lights with
cornering function, and comfort-plus driver's seat.
Buyers can also spec the new Crafter
with a wide range of features that include trailer assist, park assist, rear
traffic alert, side protection, and others.
All models are powered by a new 2.0-liter TDI diesel
engine, available with four power outputs: 102 PS, 122 PS,
140 PS and 177 PS. Customers can also choose between FWD, RWD
and AWD, and a manual or an automatic transmission. However, only FWD manual
panel vans are available to order as of now, with the rest following later this
year.
The new VW Crafter will debut at the CV Show this
April, in UK, and deliveries will begin one month later.
