After its premiere at the Volkswagen Group Africa Indaba in February, the manufacturer has announced pricing for the new Crafter 50 range.
The new range is available in an extra-long wheelbase (4,490mm in length), rear-wheel drive and a choice of six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearboxes. Its maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) is five tonnes and it is available with an option of the standard high roof or super-high roof.
The new Crafter draws on the design structure and quality of its “little brother”, the sixth-generation Transporter: while looking dynamic and contemporary, it offers the greatest possible payload, a cargo volume of up to 17.5 m3 and a maximum cargo space height of 2,096mm.
The line-up will feature a new 2.0 BiTDI engine (120kW) and an eight-speed automatic for the first time. New standard features include air-conditioning, 10.3-inch infotainment console with radio functionality, Bluetooth connectivity and inductive charging. A 12-inch digital instrument cluster, electronic parking brake, multifunction steering wheel controls and keyless start (push-start) are also standard.
PRICING:
Crafter 50 2.0 BiTDI 120kW six-speed manual panel van: R991,000
Crafter 50 2.0 BiTDI 120kW six-speed manual bus conversion ready: R991,000
Crafter 50 2.0 BiTDI 120kW eight-speed automatic panel van: R1,021,000
Crafter 50 2.0 BiTDI 120kW eight-speed automatic bus conversion ready: R1,021,000
Pricing includes a two-year/unlimited-km warranty and a five-year/120,000km service plan.
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