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Is the VW Transporter a good van?
The Transporter is a great all-rounder – perhaps only bettered in this respect by the Ford Transit Custom, and even then many buyers may prefer the VW’s design, driving experience and safety credentials. We voted it runner up in the 2020 and 2021 Parkers Medium Van of the Year Award.
How long does a VW Transporter last?
You can expect a Transporter T6 or T5 to reach at least 250k if well-driven and properly serviced, meaning it should last you well over 15 years. If you’d like to do more annual miles or want a van to last you 25 years without an engine and gearbox overhaul, it’s important to find the lowest mileage possible.
Which is the best Transporter engine?
The 2.0 TDI engine is a good all-rounder, but I’d go for the 102PS for the short wheelbase and the 140PS unit for the long. Don’t buy the 180PS unit unless you are moving heavy loads on a weekly basis. Our Fuel Cost Calculator shows you which will be the best choice for you.
What’s the difference between T28 and T32?
We regularly get asked the difference between the T26, T28, T30 and T32 the only difference is the carrying capacity, the T26 meaning it’s a 2.6T gross vehicle weight, T28 is a 2.8T gross vehicle weight etc… with payloads ranging from 749Kg up to 1,292Kg, these vehicles come in a range of engines and bhp starting with …
What does T28 stand for?
The T28 Super Heavy Tank was an American heavily armored tank/self-propelled gun designed for the United States Army during World War II.
Is a VW T28 a T5 or T6?
These are the various generation of vans, T6 being the sixth, but can easily be confused when people label Transporters as T26, T27, T28, T30 or T32. In that case, they are referring to the gross vehicle weight and size of the van.
What is the best Transporter engine?
Is there a petrol version of the VW Transporter?
Volkswagen is the only manufacturer in 2017 to offer a petrol-powered medium van for sale in the UK with its new VW Transporter TSI range. Here we have a 150hp VW Transporter TSI Highline in for review.
How safe is the Volkswagen Transporter in 2020?
Euro NCAP has begun a van safety campaign, and as of December 2020 is now rating them on their available safety equipment. Among the best and worst vans for safety, the Transporter was ranked right at the top, being one of just three to receive a Gold award. Security not so impressive?
Is the Volkswagen Transporter the right car for your business?
The Transporter doesn’t come cheap but businesses will benefit from its robust residual values when the time comes to sell-on. All Volkswagen Transporter models are powered by versions of the brand’s venerable 2.0-litre, four-cylinder TDI diesel engine, all of which now meet the Euro 6d emissions standards.
Is the VW Transporter still the most desirable medium Van?
For at least the past two decades, the VW Transporter has been the most desirable van in the medium van class, with the premium pricetag and strong secondhand values to match.