Volkswagen Transporter 2024– car dimensions: 5050 mm long, 2032 mm wide and 1983 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,178 kg. Braked towing is 2,800 kg.
The cabin has a 12-inch digital cockpit and 13-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. One-zone automatic climate control is standard. three-zone comes on higher trims like Style. Cruise control, Lane Assist and Front Assist automatic emergency braking are standard. Rear parking sensors are common as standard or base, with front sensors and reversing camera on packs or higher grades. Blind-spot warning is available on some trims or assistance packs. Keyless start, multifunction wheel and LED lights round out the kit. It feels modern and practical for daily passenger runs with clear driver aids that take the edge off long trips or city work.
Seats are modular and removable on rails. With the third row in place there is still useful luggage space behind for bags. Take out the rear seats and the flat floor opens up a large load area suited to mixed passenger and cargo days. Sliding doors and a low load height make loading easy.
Maximum braked towing reaches 2800 kg on suitable versions, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload tops out at 1330 kg across the range though passenger models sit lower once seats and options are fitted. Roof load is rated at 170 kg dynamic.
It suits shuttle, family or light work use with the high payload and tow figures. Seats come out for bulkier loads and the wide floor helps secure gear. Diesel, plug-in hybrid and electric options cover different duty cycles without special heavy-duty cooling or suspension called out as standard.
The cabin seats up to nine with modular individual seats or benches that fold and remove without tools. Higher grades bring height-adjustable front seats with lumbar support and armrests, two-tone leatherette, and three-zone climate with rear controls. A large digital cockpit and 13-inch screen sit ahead, with refined fabrics, good acoustic isolation, ambient LED lighting, multiple USB ports, and an optional panoramic roof. Front seat heating is available. The high driving position and space make long trips easy for passengers.
Diesel, PHEV and pure-electric powertrains offered.
Fuel tank around 70 litres on combustion models.
Euro NCAP 4 stars (adult 86%, child 86%, VRU 79%, assist 66%).
Standard kit includes AEB with pedestrian detection, Lane Assist, side and curtain airbags, eCall, driver fatigue detection.
Service intervals typically every two years or 25,000 miles. 5-year warranty packages common.
Power comes from 2.0 TDI diesels, a plug-in hybrid or battery-electric options with rear- or all-wheel drive available on some. Official combined figures for diesels sit in the mid-to-high 7 litres per 100 km range depending on power and drivetrain. electric range varies by battery size.
Scheduled servicing follows fixed or flexible plans, often every two years or 25,000 miles. Many markets include multi-year service packs and a five-year warranty with roadside cover as standard or low-cost add-on.
Safety hardware is strong for the class: multiple airbags including side and curtain for cab and passenger area, autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping, traffic-sign recognition, cross-wind assist and electronic stability systems. The Euro NCAP rating is four stars based on twin testing with the related Ford model.
Keeping costs stay predictable thanks to long warranty cover, capped service deals and widespread dealer network. The modular interior and high payload make it practical for shuttle or family use with low day-to-day fuss.
Length 5050 mm, Width 2032 mm, Height 1983 mm, Wheelbase 3100 mm (Transporter 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen Sweden Caravelle technical data, VW UK/press releases, auto-data.net.