Official sketches of new VW Crafter big van released

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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has released the first sketches of the new Crafter van, which is due to be launched this autumn in Europe. With a new look and VW’s family face, the Crafter’s identity as the big brother of the T-Series Transporter van is clear.

The new Crafter is a completely new vehicle from the van it will replace. Experts from Volkswagen Commercial vehicles worked closely with current customers, frequently accompanying them during their daily routines, to explore their needs and find out their visions of what they wanted the new Crafter to be, allowing them to help shape the new van, the company says.

At 0.33 Cd, the new Crafter has a best in class drag coefficient; and inside it combines great everyday practicality with optimum cargo space. The new design language shown on the Crafter will continue across all new commercial vehicle derivatives and models, the press release reads.

“Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ T-series, the ‘Bulli’, is effectively being given a ‘big brother’ through the introduction of the new Crafter. With the Crafter, a level of surface quality, robustness and at the same time high qualitative value are achieved that have never before been available in this commercial vehicle class,” said Albert-Johann Kirzinger, head of design at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

The Crafter’s big van rivals include the Ford Transit, Renault Master and Nissan NV400.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

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  • VW Malaysia should bring in the T6 Multivan or even the California. Much more practical and flexible than the Alphard/Vellfire and Mercedes V-Class. I am sure there’s a market for it.

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