Can you get a VW Crafter in the US?
New 2017 Volkswagen Crafter Debuts with FWD Option, US Market Entry Possible. Volkswagen’s Commercial Vehicles arm has just dropped the new 2017 Crafter, with the second generation of the model bringing a long line of firsts, for both the automaker and the class it belongs to.
Are Volkswagen Crafters reliable?
Reliability and Safety As with all Volkswagen vans, the Crafter comes with ESC electronic stability control as standard. Volkswagens are known for their reliability and the Crafter comes with a three-year/100,000-mile warranty, in common with the market-leading Ford Transit.
Which is better Crafter or Sprinter?
The verdict The Crafter scores particularly well in terms of practicality of its cab, choice of specs and trims, as well as fuel economy. The Sprinter for its part offers a better payload, not to mention superb residual values.
Can you stand up in a Crafter?
If you are of medium height (178cm or 5″10′) you can’t stand up in a Volkswagen Crafter H1. But you can stand up in a Volkswagen Crafter H2 and up.
What engine is in the new VW Crafter?
Power comes from a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with three different power outputs, although not all Crafter models have the full range of outputs available. First up is a 100bhp engine available only on front-wheel drive vans.
Is a VW Crafter front-wheel drive?
The Crafter is offered in front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and 4Motion all-wheel-drive guises. The front-wheel drive version is our choice in the CR35 guise, because it has the lowest load height and largest payload thanks to having all of its mechanical parts up front ahead of the cab.
Does VW Crafter have timing belt or chain?
Timing Belt Kit Volkswagen CRAFTER In general, you need to change the timing belt kit of your CRAFTER every five years or every 74.500 miles. And in any case, regularly check the state of your timing belt: if it is cracked or torn, replace it as quickly as possible and avoid using your CRAFTER.
Are Crafters Galvanised?
Are VW Transporters galvanized? Yes, VW Transporters are galvanized. These vans are among the easiest to transform into a family camper, and one of the most reliable models on the market, even today.
Where is the VW Crafter built?
Poland
More than that, while the previous Crafter was built by Mercedes-Benz as a variant of its own Sprinter large van, this one is all Volkswagen’s own work, and assembled in an equally brand new VW Commercial Vehicles factory in Poland.
Is the Crafter Galvanised?
According to the manufacturer, all VW vans are galvanised.
How much weight can a crafter carry?
Finally let’s look at the large panel vans: a MWB Volkswagen Crafter can carry between 1,076kg and 1,477kg depending on the model, while a LWB version can carry between 1,000kg and 1,326kg.
How long is a long wheel base Crafter van?
Volkswagen / Crafter
| Crafter 35 2.5TDI 109 LWB h/r | |
|---|---|
| Overall length (mm) | 6940 |
| Overall height (mm) | 2904 |
| Overall width (mm) | 1993 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 4325 |