Volkswagen Transporter 2024– car dimensions: 5173 mm long, 1941 mm wide and 1972 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,437 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a 10-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard, plus a digital cockpit. Adaptive cruise control, Front Assist emergency braking and Lane Assist come on all models. Front and rear parking sensors are standard. Climate is manual on base Beach Camper and upgrades on Coast and Ocean. Rear view camera and Side Assist blind spot warning are standard on higher trims.
Rear seats are modular single units that slide, fold or remove for cargo. Boot space is large enough for bikes with seats forward. No official litre figures are published.
TDI and TSI models tow up to 2000 kg braked and 750 kg unbraked. eHybrid tows 1570 kg braked. Payload is around 497 kg on Beach Camper TDI, varying by trim and engine.
Standard suspension is fitted. The van suits light work or leisure towing of boats and bikes.
The cabin feels car-like and spacious thanks to the Multivan base, with height-adjustable swivel front seats that have armrests and power lumbar support. Higher grades add heated front seats and a heated multifunction steering wheel. Noise-damping laminated windscreen glass helps keep things quiet. The standard pop-up roof with windows and blackout system turns the space into a camper lounge with individual rear seats that fold for beds.
TDI diesel claims 6.5 l/100 km WLTP combined.
UK models include 5+ Promise with 5 services, 5-year/124000-mile warranty and roadside assistance.
Standard safety kit includes Front Assist AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, Lane Assist, Driver Alert, multiple airbags including centre and curtains, eCall, and tyre pressure monitoring.
Based on Multivan platform with Travel Assist available.
Fuel options cover a 150 PS TDI diesel, 204 PS TSI petrol and later eHybrid plug-in with 4MOTION. The diesel is the efficient everyday choice with low claimed consumption for a camper of this size.
Servicing comes with the 5+ Promise in some markets covering the first five services plus MOTs under the warranty period. Intervals follow the vehicle schedule with authorised repairers required for cover.
Safety equipment is comprehensive from the MQB Multivan base. It includes autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise on higher specs, and a full airbag set. No dedicated California Euro NCAP star rating is published.
Keeping the car means regular authorised servicing to maintain the warranty and the camper systems such as the auxiliary heater and water tanks. The height under 2 m helps with everyday parking and access.
Length 5173 mm, Width 1941 mm, Height 1972 mm, Wheelbase 3124 mm (Transporter 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge technische Daten, Hekla/VW brochure.