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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Announces Launch Of New Crafter Model
Volkswagen has opened order books for the new Crafter, featuring an upgraded interior and enhanced equipment. The new Crafter starts at £45,660 On the Road (OTR), with first deliveries expected from mid-August. This model includes a range of new standard and optional driver assist systems designed to improve safety and ease of use for drivers.
The new Crafter comes with Front Assist, which includes Autonomous Emergency Braking with Cyclist and Pedestrian Monitoring. Lane Assist, Dynamic Road Sign Display, a speed limiter, and acoustic Park Distance Control for the rear area are also standard. For the first time, Travel Assist and Emergency Assist are available as options.
Connectivity in the new Crafter is improved with a 10.4-inch Composition Colour infotainment system that includes App-Connect, an integrated eSIM, and mobile online services through We Connect. Wireless smartphone charging and USB-C connection are also included. An optional Discover Media satellite navigation system features a 12.9-inch colour touch-screen with a proximity sensor.
The interior of the new Crafter has been redesigned for greater comfort and ease of use. The dashboard now features a Digital Cockpit instrument cluster and a revised steering wheel. The electronic handbrake switch, selector for the optional automatic gearbox, light function controls, heating and ventilation controls, and air vents have all been redesigned and relocated.
The new Crafter is initially available in Commerce and Commerce Plus trim lines, offering various body styles, drivetrain arrangements, and engine options to meet diverse customer needs. Standard configurations include medium wheelbase with a high roof or long wheelbase with a high roof. Commerce Plus models also offer a long wheelbase Maxi high roof option.
CR30 models come exclusively with front-wheel drive, a 140PS 2.0-litre TDI engine, and a six-speed manual gearbox. The CR35 adds the option of a 177PS 2.0-litre TDI engine with either front-wheel drive or 4MOTION four-wheel drive. Additionally, CR35 can be ordered with a 163PS 2.0-litre TDI engine with rear-wheel drive, which is also the exclusive engine layout for the CR50 model.
Standard Equipment
The Crafter Commerce trim includes standard equipment such as Composition Colour DAB+ radio with a 10.4-inch touch-screen, App Connect, Digital Cockpit, multi-function steering wheel, USB-C charging port above the windscreen, central locking with Keyless Go, 180° rear wing doors (270° hinges on LWB Maxi), manual side sliding door on the passenger’s side, full-height steel bulkhead without window, rear wing doors without window, two load-lashing rings on B-pillar, front and rear parking sensors, Driver Alert System, Front Assist with City Emergency Braking System, Lane Keeping Assist, adjustable speed limiter, electronic parking brake with hill hold control.
Commerce Plus trim adds features like an anti-theft alarm system, Climatic manual air conditioning, comfort single driver’s seat including 2-way lumbar support and armrest, cruise control with speed limiter, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, rear wing doors with 270° hinges.
CR50 Commerce and Commerce Plus models feature double rear wheels, mandatory speed limiter set at 56mph, smart digital tachograph TCO 2.0.
The prices for Crafter Commerce start at £45,660 OTR1 while the Crafter Commerce Plus is priced from £52,7042. For full specifications and pricing details visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been setting standards in the UK market for nearly 70 years since the first Transporter arrived. Today’s range includes commercial vehicles like the Caddy and Transporter vans as well as lifestyle models like the Multivan passenger carrier and California campervans.
Volkswagen remains committed to providing reliable vehicles that meet modern needs while offering extensive aftersales support to individuals and businesses alike.
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