2017 Volkswagen Transporter

    Used from

    $32,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7 - 8.3 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Transporter

    The 2017 Volkswagen Transporter is a Van under 3.5t offered in 4D panel van, cab chassis and 5D combi body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $32,990 for the Runner variant and topping out at $51,710 for the Base.

    There are 2 variants of the Transporter available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2016.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is only available with an diesel motor that produces 132kW and 400Nm of torque. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The 2017 Transporter was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    43.86 - 77.22 kW/t
    29.63 kW/t
    77.22 kW/t
    Boot Space
    No Data
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.99 - 8.77 L/100km
    4.69 L/100km
    10.53 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    909 - 1,143 km
    667 km
    1,319 km
    Price
    $32,990 - $51,710
    $21,990
    $51,710
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    999,999 km
    100,000 km
    999,999 km
    Years on Sale
    31 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter Specs

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    Runner

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 4
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Black
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 5.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Floor covering
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Plastic/rubber
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Constant
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - OEM
      • Distance (km): Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Base

    Adds to Runner:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Rear seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear side windows
      • Type: Sliding
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter Dimensions

    1990mm
    1904mm
    4890mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

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    2017 Volkswagen Transporter Fuel Economy

    There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Transporter

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Transporter is the Runner with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Transporter that uses the most amount of fuel is the Base with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 8.3L of diesel per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Transporter variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volkswagen TransporterFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 5-speed manual, 4-door Panel Van, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.0 L/100km
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    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Transporter?

    The Volkswagen Transporter has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2017 Volkswagen Transporter Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Transporter?

    The Volkswagen Transporter offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Volkswagen Transporter FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Transporter is the Runner that starts from $32,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Transporter is the Base that starts from $51,710.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Transporter is offered by the Base which can tow 2500 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which measures 1904mm wide, 5290mm in length and sits 2477mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which has 132kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL engine.

    The Volkswagen Transporter is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Transporter is the Base which weighs 3000 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Transporter uses diesel.