Volkswagen Launches Commercial Vans Transporter..Even diesel PHEV EVs
Feb 22, 2025
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Powertrain consists of three types: turbo diesel (TDI), plug-in hybrid (eHybrid), electric-powered 'e-transporter' and 'e-caravel'.The TDI engine can be selected from 81 kW, 110 kW, and 125 kW. The plug-in hybrid produces 171 kW system output. The electric model produces up to 210 kW of output. The battery capacity is up to 64 kWh.
The new transporter has a total length of 146mm and a total width of 128mm compared to the existing model. The loading capacity was increased up to 9.0 square meters. The maximum load was 1.33 tons, and the maximum towing capacity was increased to 2.8 tons.
The driver's seat has a seat designed based on ergonomics, a 12-inch digital meter, and a 13-inch touch screen. You can choose a digital room mirror as an option.
Transporters can choose between the standard model and the Panamerica 2 grades. Special specification vehicles that can be customized are also available.
Carabel is a passenger minivan under the name of the overseas sales of 'Transporter' produced by the Volkswagen commercial vehicle sector.It's a sibling vehicle that shares the platform with Ford Transit Custom 2nd Generation.
The new caravel is standard for nine seats. There is also an extended version of the wheelbase. In addition, it also unveiled a four-wheel-drive all-terrain 'Panamerina'.There are three turbo diesel engines (TDI). It is combined with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission at 110 ps, 150 ps, and 170 ps, respectively.
TDI models of 150 horsepower or more may add four-motion four-wheel drive. The plug-in hybrid is combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission to produce 232 horsepower output. The e-carabel may select an output of 100 kW (136 ps), 160 kW (218 ps), and 210 kW (286 ps). It has a battery capacity of 64 kWh.
Price starts at 36,780 euros (about 55.5 million won) for Transporter Panel Van TDI in Germany. Caravel TDI costs 43,945 euros (about 67 million won), electric model e-transporter costs 46,213 euros (about 70 million won), and e-caravel costs 55,480 euros (about 83 million won).
Editor Kim Tae-jin, tj.kim@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
