Milton Keynes, UK (24 June, 2024) – Volkswagen announces the eagerly awaited launch of the new Crafter, setting the benchmark for versatility and innovation in the commercial vehicle sector. Priced from £45,660 On the Road (OTR)1, the new Crafter will begin customer deliveries from mid-August, promising enhanced comfort, cutting-edge technology, and a choice of configurations tailored to meet diverse business needs.
Cutting-Edge Technology and Enhanced Comfort
The new Volkswagen Crafter debuts with a suite of advanced driver-assist systems designed to elevate safety and efficiency. Key features include Front Assist with Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Assist for precise lane keeping, and Dynamic Road Sign Display for heightened awareness on the road. Optional upgrades such as Travel Assist and Emergency Assist further underscore Volkswagen’s commitment to driver safety and ease of operation.
Connectivity takes center stage with the new Composition Colour infotainment system, featuring a crisp 10.4-inch touchscreen equipped with App-Connect, integrated eSIM, and mobile online services via We Connect. Users can enjoy wireless smartphone charging and seamless USB-C connectivity. For those opting for superior navigation capabilities, the optional Discover Media system boasts a generous 12.9-inch touchscreen with proximity sensing technology.
Redesigned Interior for Enhanced Usability
Inside, the Crafter impresses with a redesigned dashboard housing the state-of-the-art Digital Cockpit instrument cluster and a revamped steering wheel. Enhancing usability, Volkswagen has repositioned key controls such as the electronic handbrake switch and the selector for the optional automatic gearbox. The intuitive layout extends to the light functions, heating and ventilation controls, and air vents, ensuring ergonomic efficiency for every journey.
Versatile Configurations to Suit Every Need
Available initially in Commerce and Commerce Plus trims, the new Crafter caters to a wide range of operational requirements with various body styles, drivetrain configurations, and engine choices. Standard options include medium wheelbase with high roofs or long wheelbase with high roofs, while Commerce Plus models offer additional configurations such as long wheelbase Maxi with high roofs. Customers can also specify low roof or super high roof variants to tailor the Crafter precisely to their specifications.
Detailed Specifications and Pricing
The Crafter lineup starts with the CR30 (3,000kg GVW) models featuring front-wheel drive, powered by a robust 140PS 2.0-litre TDI engine paired with a six-speed manual gearbox. Moving up, the CR35 (3,500kg GVW) variants introduce options like a 177PS 2.0-litre TDI engine available with either front-wheel drive or 4MOTION four-wheel drive. Additionally, the CR35 offers a rear-wheel drive option with a 163PS 2.0-litre TDI engine, exclusively available on the CR50 (5,000kg GVW) models. Both CR35 and CR50 models offer an optional eight-speed automatic gearbox for enhanced driving comfort.
Trim Highlights
Commerce Trim Features:
- Composition Colour DAB+ radio with 10.4-inch touchscreen
- App Connect
- Digital Cockpit
- Multi-function steering wheel
- USB-C charging port above windscreen
- Central locking with Keyless go
- 180° rear wing doors (270° hinges on LWB Maxi)
- Manual side sliding door (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:
- Anti-theft alarm system
- Climatic manual air conditioning
- Comfort single driver’s seat with 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 Exclusive Features:
- Double rear wheels
- Mandatory speed limiter – 56mph
- Smart digital tachograph TCO 2.0
Pricing Details
The Volkswagen Crafter Commerce starts at £45,660 OTR1, while the Crafter Commerce Plus is priced from £52,7042. For detailed specifications and to place orders, visit Volkswagen Vans UK.
