The first commercial vehicle of Volkswagen (the headquarters of which is located in Wolfsburg, Germany) was a 0.9-ton van wagon Transporter T1 created in 1949 the chassis of the famous rear-engined "Bug" (VW 1200). Now release the fifth generation Transporter (T5). With July 1995 years unit the production of commercial vehicles is derived in a separate independent company Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles in the framework of the Volkswagen group.
The division of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is included in among the world's largest producer of light and medium commercial vehicles (LCV and MCV). In Russia its model line consists of four basic families: "heels" Caddy (carrying capacity up to 800 kg), by the way, updated in 2015, the chassis and vans Transporter (load capacity up to 1400 kg) also new T6 series (winner of "International Van of the Year 2016", the chassis and all-metal Crafter vans (carrying capacity up to 2750 kg), the second generation which debuted in the fall of 2016 years, and also frame pickups with single or double cabin Amarok (capacity up to 1147 kg), whose modernization was held in 2016.
New all-wheel-drive version of the Volkswagen T6 Transporter Rockton 2017 years may qualify for the title is almost that of an SUV
In the spring of 2017 year started selling the second generation of the family Crafter II, which debuted at the IAA'2016 in Hanover and by the way, received after a lower series of Volkswagen Transporter T6 the title of "International Van of the Year 2017". Accordingly, the commercial models of Volkswagen became owners of the honorary title two years in a row. The family is made on the newest plant in the Polish town of Września (Poznanskie Voivodeship) in parallel with a single-platform family MAN TGE (see MAN). Novelty is not only the design of the exterior and the interior, but and more economical engines family of 4-cylinder 2-liter turbo-diesel TDI with injection system Common Rail.
The newest family of full-size vans of the fourth generation VW Crafter II won the competition "Van of the Year 2017"
Sales of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (vans and Combi) in Russia to 2016 amounted to 5255 units. (+44,8%) compared with 3629 units in 2015, in addition, was sold 840 Amarok pickup trucks of all modifications (+42,9%). Sales leader Volkswagen CV at the end of 2016 – still a luxury minibus Caravelle (+73,4%).
The more powerful the updated Volkswagen Amarok pickup truck with a V6 TDI began to flow to Russia from Germany in 2017
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The Amarok pickup, which debuted in 2010 and upgraded in 2016, is considered to be the commercial model of the Volkswagen, as it can be ordered in the version of the chassis cab for the installation of special superstructures (concrete, dump body, snow - and garbage-disposal equipment, vans). The options of rear – wheel drive, plug-full drive with differential for heavy duty and permanent all-wheel drive for use mainly on the highway. Frame, the car is offered mainly with two-row five-door cabin (separated with folding 60:40 rear row of seats) and platform with dimensions 1,56х1,62х0,53 m and area up to 2.25 m2, the distance between the wheel arches is 1222 mm, which is sufficient for normal europalety. There is a version with the standard double cabin and a loading platform with a length of 2.21 m with increased to 3.57 m2 area. The wheelbase of these versions is the same – 3097 mm. Pickup truck offered in four variants: from the base with the unpainted bumpers and a minimum package (however, even including semi-automatic air conditioning Climatic, CD/ MP3 audio system) to the premium Highline with leather interior and bumpers in body color. Normal use on the roads and provide a sufficiently large ground clearance of 230 mm, the ability to overcome the Ford a depth of 0.5 m, a powerful frame, full sized wheels with size 245/ 70 R17, reduction gearing in the transfer case, forced (from the driver's seat) locking center differential and an electronic locking cross-axle diffrentials (including 4x2), traction control system "ABS Plus" (ABS+EBA+ESP+EDL+ASR+EBC) with Off-Road included a button on the panel, as well as mining assistants and HillStart HillDescent. Turbo "four" with a volume of 2.0 l is offered in iterations 140 or 180 HP (twin-turbo bi-TDI), and the latest 3-liter turbodiesel V6 in three – 163, 204 and 224 HP transmission – 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic is an option for the 180-strong turbodiesel and the standard for the newest turbo-diesel V6. Rear suspension spring, with extra charge reinforced Heavy-Dury, soft or hard cover of a cargo compartment or plastic kung, etc. the basic version of the Single Cab is equipped with a front PB, electric Windows, audiopreparation, with extra charge (Double Cab): multi-function steering wheel, extended instrument cluster with multifunctional display, trip computer, six PB, engine protection, cruise control, Central locking with remote control, separate climate control, auto headlight, turning fog lights, full electric package with heated front seats and mirrors, climate control Climatic, audio system with CD/ MP3, front and rear Parking sensors, a locking rear differential. Top version Double Cab Canyon – decor package interior and exterior, decorative and protective arch in the back, leather interior and steering wheel, dual-zone climate control Climatronic, multimedia system with SD card and color touch screen, rear view camera, 17-inch alloy wheels.
theDelivery vans of a small class of Volkswagen Caddy is the fourth generation on the platform MQB (factory index Type 2K) that underwent a deep facelift in 2015, which traditionally is offered in cargo double version Kasten, and the partition lattice top – load compartment volume of 3.2–3.7 mand 3 a useful length of 1.78 m. Sliding side doors with a width of 0.7 m can be one or two. Gamma engines for the Russian market only consists of engines of class Euro-5. For a version of the van (Kasten) is offered only four TDI turbodiesel – the 1.6 liter with a capacity of 75 and 102 HP, and a 2.0 litre – in the options 110 or 140 HP with a robotic gearbox DSG. In Europe are also "downsizing" 3-cylinder 1 petrol-liter turbo class Euro 6, 102 HP, and turboservice volume 1.2 and 1.4 liters develop, respectively, 84 and 125 HP in addition, the proposed gas 2-liter 109-HP engine EcoFuel. Turbo diesel Euro 6 2.0 litre developing 75, 102 and 150 HP, and the version Alltrack – 122 HP front – wheel Drive or full (4MOTION) with automatic connection via a viscous coupling Haldex. Disc brakes on all wheels, in the list of basic equipment includes ABS and traction control systems and engine braking.
2007 Volkswagen Caddy is also produced in the form of an elongated modification of the Maxi, which is increased by 320 mm wheelbase, which in turn led to an increase in the length of the load compartment version Kasten to 1.82 m, and its capacity to 4.2 m3. Unlike conventional Caddy Caddy Maxi modification of the partition between the cabin and cargo compartment of the basic design are made of one piece. The engine range is similar to the basic version. In the list of basic equipment includes ABS and traction control systems and engine braking.
Both versions of the car can be variants Kombi with 5 - or 7-seater configuration of salon. Luggage capacity is much more modest, but the design provides for the removal of rows of seats, bringing the capacity of the Luggage compartment Сaddy Maxi Combi increases to an impressive 3.9 m3. Equipment: PB driver, led running lights and taillights, power steering, steering column adjustable for reach and height, Central locking with remote, immobilizer, retractable second-row seats (Kombi), audiopreparation with two speakers, ABS+ , TPMS, hill-start assist system HAS. Optional: painted body-color bumpers, xenon headlights, fog lights, up to four PB (van) or six PB (Kombi), alarm, amplified or lowered suspension, electrosolderie mirrors, climate control system Climatic with cabin air filter or separate climate control Climatronic (surcharge), ESP stability control with a stabilizing function of the trailer, vertical and lateral adjustable driver's seat, 7-seat passenger compartment (Kombi), full power accessories, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control with full auto brake (for DSG) or braking (ITUC), Parking sensors, reversing camera system, automatic parallel and perpendicular Parking, the system monitoring driver fatigue, entertainment system CD/USB/SD from 6.33-inch touch screen, the information system of AppConnect enabled with WiFi, Bluetooth, 12V outlets, deep tinted rear Windows, roof rails, alloy wheels and more.
theIn may 2015 the family of utility commercial models of LCV segment has undergone a deep tuning, becoming the VI generation (type 7K) this famous family. Old V generation was produced from 2003. In October 2015 was established SKD-Assembly T6 series at the factory "Volkswagen RUS" in Kaluga. Design steel body with integrated frame (trucks polurama design), transverse-engine, front-or full automatic plug-wheel drive. Range of models: basic Transporter (vans bus, cargo van chassis for installation spetskuzovov Cab Chassis single and double cab with unpainted bumpers and flatbed trucks Pitsche). The family also includes vans Transporter Kombi (5-9 seats), 7-seater van business class passenger Multivan and the top version of the Caravelle, but they are under the category "Buses". Overall dimensions (Transporter/ Combi): length – 4904 5304 or mm, width – 1904 mm, height – 1990, or 2177 2477 mm Wheelbase: 3000 or 3400 mm. loading Capacity chassis with cab – to 1.65 T. the Range of TDI diesels for Russia (Euro 5) consists of 4-cylinder engines of 2.0 l Common Rail. Power range: 102, 140 and 180 HP Gasoline 2-liter TSI engine with turbo develops 150 or 204 HP With them agregation 5 - or 6-speed manual or 7-speed robotic gearbox with two clutches. Version of the 4MOTION equipped with inter-axle Haldex clutch and electronic differential lock on each axle, optional suggested additional mechanical locking rear differential. The equipment of the van include electric power steering AC operation, the system stop-start, heated windscreen, electric Windows, mirrors and side doors, Central locking, 12V outlet, and so on. Side version is equipped with lifting loops on the floor of the platform. The surcharge – second sliding door on the port side, a fully-emitting diode (LED) headlights with lighting control Light Assist, information and multimedia system Composition Color color touch is 6.33-inch display, adaptive cruise control Front Assist, the system monitoring driver fatigue, Rest Assist, the adaptive control system DCC suspension, front and rear Parking sensors, rear view camera, ABS + ESP, electronic system of voice amplification, the function of emergency braking City Emergency Braking system of the help at descent HDC, alloy 17-inch wheels Cascavel, stabilizing function of the trailer (up to 2.5 t) and other equipment, for example, a hidden hitch.
Series Transporter transport version is quite "passenger" behavior on the road.
Van. delivery vans, small class Volkswagen Transporter Kasten with the volume of cargo compartment from 5.8 to 9.3 m3 calculated based on modifications on the transport of 0.5–1.4 tons of cargo. In the Russian market it is offered in regular (3000 mm) and increased (3400 mm) wheelbase, with four engine choices, front - or all-wheel drive version (4MOTION). The volume of cargo compartment (removing the seats) from 5.8 to 9.4 m3.
VII. Cargo Volkswagen Transporter Kombi (Kasten DoKa) was developed on the basis of the cargo panel van and is glazed exterior and double row cabin containing (depending on performance) five or six people including the driver. A useful volume with a standard base and a roof – up to 5.8 m3, with an average roof – 6.7 m3, with an elongated base and standard roof – also 6.7 m3, with an average roof – 7.8 m3, a high – 9.3 m3.
Chassis. Volkswagen Transporter variant chassis designed for installation of various superstructures weighing up to 1.65 T. the Chassis can be equipped with a short-row (1+1 or 1+2 seats) or extended double cab (2+3 or 3+3 seats). In the Russian market of chassis offered in normal (3000 mm) and increased (3400 mm) wheelbase, front - or all-wheel drive version (4MOTION). Useful frame length rough terrain modification is 2.69 m, long – 3,26 m. we modify double cab set on the chassis with an extended wheelbase, this parameter is of 2.21 m.
Side. Volkswagen Transporter flatbed platform trailer with the option of a side platform with a standard database equipped with a standard platform with an area of 4.9 m2 (2,54х1,94 m) and when extended to 5.7 m2 (2,94х1,94 m). There is a low-floor variant of the extended side of the platform reduced to 139 mm loading height (769 mm, against a normal 908 mm). However, due to the protruding wheel arches of useful floor area decreased to 5.2 m2. The version with double cabin is equipped with a short flatbed area of 4.2 m2 (2,17х1,94 m).
theThe second generation light commercial vehicles (full size vans) segment of LCV (series LC4) was developed by the Volkswagen group already on their own, without former partner Daimler AG, so it was logical the novelty appeared readingbuy analogue in the form of a single platform model TGE MAN (see MAN). The product is aerodynamic design with improved aerodynamic quality of 0.33 Cx. Layout with frame chassis and longitudinal engine layout are saved but now in addition to the rear (3.5 to 5.0 t GVW) or full (4MOTION) drives also offered front (3.0–4.0 t total mass). Combination of 4 basic models, three variants of the body length and three in height allows us to offer up to 69 variants. The engine range includes only EA288Nutz turbo diesel with Common Rail new generation, turbocharged with variable geometry, EGR+SCR Euro-6 2.0 litre in the iterations 102, 122 and 140 HP, and in the presence of vojnovicmiloradov BiTurbo – 177 HP iterations Euro 5 Russia power diesel – 102 or 140 HP Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox or the new 8-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission. Equipment like the series MAN TGE (see MAN).
Van. delivery vans Volkswagen New Crafter box wagon like its predecessor offered in three versions with GVW of 3.0; 3.5 and 4.0 t in combination with front-wheel drive and rear busbars and 3.5 or 5.0 t with rear wheel drive and a gable busbar with two wheelbase options (and 3640 4490 mm) and three variants of the height – 2390, 2590 or 2798 mm, which gives three ranges of volume of cargo compartment: for short wheelbase versions from 9.9 to 11.3 m3, from 14.4 to 16.1 m3 for long and from 16.4 to 18.4 m3 for long. Maximum internal body height (super-high roof) is 2196 mm, width of side sliding door – 1.3 m for rear-wheel drive versions – trailer weight up to 3.5 tonnes (total train weight up to 8 tons). Overall length – 5986-7391 mm, width – 2040 mm, and the loading height on front-drive versions reduced by 100 mm.
Chassis. Chassis Volkswagen Crafter II offered in two versions full weight – 3.5 and 5.0 t and in two wheelbases variants and 3640 4490 mm, short triple, or extended four-door cabin, accommodating up to seven people. Area of body onboard 7.1 and 8.8 m2, and if the cab double-row, the value is 5.5 or 7.1 m2.
VII. Body developed on the basis of the panel van versions, Kombi (total mass of 3.0 or 3.5 t) glazed executed and cabin – double-row, with additional heating, it can accommodate up to 7 people.
Volkswagen Caddy, 4 x 2, van
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm |
4408х1793х1793(1826) |
Full weight, kg | 2180-2280 |
Load capacity, kg | 619-762 |
The volume of the van, m3 | To 3.2–3.7 |
Engine diesel (Euro-5) |
1.6 l/ 105 and 110 HP. 2.0 l/ 110 and 140 HP |
Engine diesel (Euro-6) |
2.0 l/ 75, 102, 122 and 150 HP. |
Engine petrol (Euro-5) |
1.6 l/ 102 HP |
Engine diesel (Euro-6) |
1.0 l/ 102 HP; 1.2 l/ 84 HP; 1.4 l/ 125 HP |
The gas engine EcoFuel (Euro 6) | 1.4 l/ 110 HP |
Volkswagen Caddy, 4 x 2, van
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm | 4875х1794х1841 |
Full weight, kg | 2175-2415 |
Load capacity, kg | 640-800 |
The volume of the van, m3 | 4,2 |
Diesel engines |
1.6 l/ 102 HP; 2.0 l/ 110 or 140 HP |
Engines | 1.2 l/ 105 HP |
Engine gas | 2.0 l/ 109 HP |
Volkswagen Amarok 4x2, 4x4,
pickup
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm | 5254х1944х1834 |
Base, mm | 3097 |
Load capacity, kg | 3040/ 937-1147 (Single Cab); 2920/ 614-1269 kg (Double cab) |
Diesel engines |
2.0 l/ 140 or 180 HP. 3.0 l/ 163, 204 and 224 HP |
Engine: | 2.0 l/ 160 HP |
Volkswagen Transporter Kasten 4x2, 4x4,
van, short base
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm |
4904х1904х1990 |
Full weight, kg | 2600, 2800, 3000, 3200 |
Load capacity, kg | 600-815; 700-1000; 900-1200, 1100-1400 |
The volume of the van, m3 | Of 5.8 or 6.7 |
Engines diesel (Euro-5) |
2.0 l/ 102, 140 and 180 HP |
Engines diesel (Euro-6) |
2.0 l/ 84, 102, 140 and 204 HP (bi-CI) |
Engines petrol (TSI) |
2.0 l/ 150 or 204 HP |
Volkswagen Transporter 4x2, 4x4,
van, long wheelbase
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm |
5304х1904х1990 |
Full weight, kg | 2800, 2850, 3000, 3200 |
Load capacity, kg | 640-970; 780-1035; 820-1170; 1000-1360 |
The volume of the van, m3 | 6,7; or 7,8 9,3 |
Engine diesel |
2.0 l/ 84, 102 and 150 HP. 2.0 l/ 204 HP (bi-CI) |
Engines petrol (TSI) |
2.0 l/ 150 or 204 HP |
Volkswagen Transporter, 4x2,
chassis (side)
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm | 4904х1904х1949 |
Full weight, kg |
2800, 3000 |
Load capacity, kg | 1010-1290; 1235-1425 |
Overall dimensions, mm | 5304х1904х1949 |
Full weight, kg | 2800, 3000 |
Load capacity, kg | 970-1250, 1170-1385 |
Engine diesel |
2.0 l/ 84, 102 and 150 HP. 2.0 l/ 204 HP (bi-CI) |
Gasoline engine (TSI) | 2.0 l/ 150 or 204 HP |
Volkswagen Transporter, 4x2,
chassis double cab
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm | 5304х1904х1963 |
Base, mm | 3400 |
Full weight, kg | 2800, 3000 |
Load capacity, kg | 860-1175; 1060-1310 |
Engine diesel |
2.0 l/ 84, 102 and 150 HP. 2.0 l/ 204 HP (bi-CI) |
Gasoline engine (TSI) | 2.0 l/ 150 or 204 HP |
Volkswagen Crafter box wagon, 4x2
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm | 5986–7391х2069х2390–2798 |
Full weight, kg | 3000, 3500, 5000 |
The volume of the van, m3 | 9,3; 9,9; 10,7; 11,3; 13,6; 14,4; 16,4; 18,4 |
Diesel engines | 2.0 l/ 102, 122, 140 PS (TDI), 177 HP (bi-CI) |
Volkswagen Crafter 4x2, chassis
Option | The value |
Overall dimensions, mm | 5996–6846х2033х2305–2312 |
Wheelbase, mm | And 3640 4490 |
Full weight, kg | 3000, 3500, 5000 |
The area of the platform (single cabin), m2 |
7.1 and of 8.8 |
The area of the platform (double cabin), m2 |
5.5 and 7.1 |
Diesel engines | 2.0 l/ 102, 122, 140 PS (TDI), 177 HP (bi-CI) |