Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed UK specifications and pricing for the all-new Transporter panel van in diesel and fully electric models.
Priced from £30,995 (basic RRP excl. VAT) for the TDI diesel model and £41,965 for the battery electric vehicle (BEV), the seventh-generation Transporter is initially available in panel van guise and will also launch in Kombi, Shuttle and double-cab chassis variants, all either as standard or long wheelbase.
When order books open in January 2025, the new Transporter will be available in three diesel and two electric powertrains, with a plug-in hybrid drive (eHybrid) arriving in 2026.
Launching some 75 years after the original Transporter, the new edition Transporter arrives with more space, increased payload and greater economic efficiency.
Key highlights include a 1.33-tonne payload, an increase of 0.13 tonnes more than the previous model, and a 10% increase in maximum stowage volume to 5.8m3. Volkswagen has also increased the maximum trailer weight (braked with 12% gradient) of this version from 2.5 to 2.8 tonnes for the mid- and high-powered diesel panel van. Meanwhile, maximum dynamic roof load has grown from 150kg to 170kg.
The new Transporter also gets a redesigned cockpit that delivers a new “ergonomic high-tech workplace”, combining digital displays and controls with physical keys to help avoid driver distraction. It also incorporates various USB-C and USB-A ports, with the option to add up to three (plug-in hybrid and electric models only) 230V sockets and a 12V socket in the D-pillar.
And there’s a 5+ Promise warranty and service plan included as standard, which includes five Services, five years’ Warranty and five years’ Roadside Assistance.
Three trims will be on offer – Commerce, Commerce Plus, Commerce Pro – all designed to offer high levels of equipment. The electric version is only available in Commerce Plus and Commerce Pro.
The Panel Van Commerce TDI is kitted out with rear wing doors and a sliding door on front passenger side. It also features 16-inch steel wheels, LED headlights with separate LED daytime running lights, power-adjustable and separately heated exterior mirrors, six-way adjustable driver seat, with manually adjustable two-way lumbar support, multi-function steering wheel, 12-inch driver display and 13-inch infotainment screen with wireless app connect and DAB radio.
There’s also predictive cruise control system with a speed limiter, rear parking sensors and keyless start.
The Commerce Plus TDI variant also throws in body-coloured bumpers, wing mirrors and door handles, steel spare wheel, leatherette-wrapped multi-function steering wheel, front and rear mud flaps and keyless start with Safelock. It also gains parking sensors front and rear, rear-view camera and an anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection.
The Commerce Pro TDI upgrades to 16-inch silver alloy wheels, power-adjustable, heated and power-folding wing mirrors, heated seats, single-zone air conditioning system with automatic control in cab, wireless mobile phone charging and additional USB-C charging ports. Enhanced driver safety features include adaptive cruise control system with predictive speed limiter and traffic jam assist for automatic versions, blind spot Assist and exit warning system. It also gains practical features such as a heated and laminated windscreen made of heat-reflecting glass, three extra super-bright LED lights in load compartment and a 12V outlet on the D-pillar.
The electric panel van line-up starts with the Commerce Plus BEV model, which features the same equipment as the standard Commerce TDI model and adds in heated seats, single-zone air conditioning system with automatic control in cab, heat pump, electric auxiliary heater, tyre sealant kit and all-season tyres.
The Commerce Pro BEV adds in features including a heated, leatherette-wrapped multi-function steering wheel.
Prices and specs for the new Volkswagen Transporter
| Model Description (Panel Van derivatives) | Basic RRP exc. VAT | VAT | Total RRP inc. VAT | Total OTR |
| Panel Van Commerce SWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual |
£30,995.00 | £6,199.00 | £37,194.00 | £38,520.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce LWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual |
£31,845.00 | £6,369.00 | £38,214.00 | £39,540.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus SWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual |
£32,195.00 | £6,439.00 | £38,634.00 | £39,960.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus LWB 110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual |
£33,045.00 | £6,609.00 | £39,654.00 | £40,980.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro SWB
110PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual |
£34,395.00 | £6,879.00 | £41,274.00 | £42,600.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro LWB 150PS 2.0 TDI 6-Speed Manual |
£37,045.00 | £7,409.00 | £44,454.00 | £45,780.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus SWB 136PS 83kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic |
£41,965.00 | £8,393.00 | £50,358.00 | £51,349.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Plus LWB 136PS 83 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic |
£42,815.00 | £8,563.00 | £51,378.00 | £52,369.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro SWB 136PS 83 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic |
£44,165.00 | £8,833.00 | £52,998.00 | £53,989.00 |
| Panel Van Commerce Pro LWB 136PS 83 kWh Electric 1-Speed Automatic |
£45,015.00 | £9,003.00 | £54,018.00 | £55,009.00 |
