Volkswagen’s crafty new courier set to exceed customer expectations - Infrastructure news

Volkswagen says its new Crafter offers highly functional solutions for everyday use that will meet customer expectations.

According to the manufacturer customer focus played a major role in the development of the all new Crafter.

In order to obtain the answers to pressing industry questions, and precisely understand customers’ wishes and requirements, engineers from Volkswagen accompanied a large number of customers on their commercial vehicle rounds during the development phase for the new Crafter.

“The engineers were thus able to gain an accurate understanding of what customers actually need and which systems can be used to effectively meet customer requirements. As a result, the new Crafter offers innovative practical and electronic solutions for various individual challenges,” the manufacturer notes.

Improved specifications

In contrast to its predecessor, the new Crafter has additional improved basic specifications that include safety features such as side-wind compensation system, Hill Hold Assist and Automatic Post-Collision Braking System and a steering wheel with height and telescoping adjustment.

The Crafter is offers exceptional economy and environmental compatibility and it’s fundamentally new exterior design give the model improved consumption and emission figures.

The extremely reliable engine, which is designed for both local and long-distance operation, ensures downtime is never a problem. The new Crafter also scores points with its robustness and low maintenance and repair costs, all of which have a positive effect on total cost of ownership over the vehicle life cycle.

Wide range of derivatives

For the first time, the new Crafter now offers an extremely wide range of derivatives, even in high tonnage versions. In South Africa, the 2.0-litre TDI engine is available with 103 kW of power and customers have a choice between front and rear wheel drive.

Up to three different vehicle lengths are available depending on the model chosen, and the closed body variants come with up to three different roof heights (optional feature). As a panel van and Kombi, the new Crafter is available in various lengths.

Outstanding functionality and everyday utility the new Crafter sets entirely new standards.

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