Volkswagen Transporter T6

New Volkswagen Transporter & Caddy vans now available in UK dealers

The latest versions of Volkswagen’s popular Transprter and Caddy vans made their debut appearance in UK dealerships today (7 Sept).

We covered the global launch of these vans earlier this year (Caddy & Transporter) but today is the first time that right-hand drive models have been made available in the UK.

Potential buyers can pre-book test drives on the VW website, but here are the key details of the new models.

Volkswagen Transporter T6

Prices start from £17,745 +VAT for the new Transporter, which is clearly an evolution of the T5 model.

Volkswagen Transporter T6

The Volkswagen Transporter T6 is now available in the UK.

According to VW, the T6 Transporter features the widest range of potential engine, transmission and trim level option ever offered on a Transporter.

Engines: Starting under the bonnet, a choice of four 2.0-litre TDI Euro5 engines with outputs of 84 PS, 102 PS, 140 PS and 180 PS (Highline only) and a 2.0-litre TDI Euro 6 unit that develops 102 PS are available.

Fuel saving: As I expect to happen across the sector, all new Transporters are now fitted as standard with VW’s BlueMotion Technology modifications. These include low rolling resisitance tyres, regenerative braking and Start/Stop systems to reduce fuel consumption.

Interior: Inside the cab, new standard features include DAB+ digital radio, 5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth phone connectivity and USB connection. VW’s Automatic Post-Collision Braking system, which applies the brakes automatically after a collision, is now also standard.

Payload and loadspace: The new Transporter is available in a choice of four gross weights, from 2,600kg to 3,200kg. Three roof height options are available, ranging from 1,410mm to 1,940mm, along with short and long wheelbase options.

Volkswagen Caddy

Prices start at £13,500 +VAT for the new Caddy, which the VW expects to remain the firm’s second best-selling commercial model.

Volkswagen Caddy 4th generation

The 4th generation Volkswagen Caddy is now available in the UK.

Trim: Like the new Transporter, the fourth-generation Caddy is available in three trim levels, Startline, Trendline and Highline. Highline is the top trim level.

Engines: The new Caddy can be specified with Euro 5 or Euro 6 engines for the time being. Unlike with the Transporter, BlueMotion Technology is not standard across the range, but is available. The most eco-friendly model, in Euro 6 spec, includes BlueMotion and a 2.0-litre Euro 6 102 PS engine that returns a claimed 65.7mpg, with CO2 emissions of just 114g/km.

Interior: Inside, the new Caddy is more car-like than ever. Standard equipment includes electric windows and heated and electrically adjustable wing mirrors, a five-inch touchscreen Composition Colour radio system with DAB+ and Bluetooth capability.

Driving safety: The Automatic Post-Collision Braking system also makes an appearance in the new Caddy, and buyers can opt for Park Assist and a rear-view camera, as well as High Beam Assist and Driver Alert systems.

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