Volkswagen Transporter (T5) | |
---|---|
Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles |
Also called |
|
Production | 2003–2015 |
Assembly | |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Light commercial vehicle (M) |
Body style | Van (cargo/passenger) Pick-up Minibus Crew cab chassis cab Campervan |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive or four-wheel-drive |
Platform | Volkswagen Group T5 platform [4] [5] |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 2.0 L I4 (petrol) 3.2 L VR6 (petrol) 1.9 L I4 TDI (diesel) 2.0 L I4 TDI (diesel) 2.5 L I5 TDI (diesel) |
Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed automatic (DSG) [nb 1] |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3,000 mm (118.1 in) 3,400 mm (133.9 in) |
Length | 4,892 mm (192.6 in) 5,290 mm (208.3 in) 5,292 mm (208.3 in) [nb 1] |
Width | 1,904 mm (75.0 in) 1,959 mm (77.1 in) |
Height | 1,935 mm (76.2 in) 1,990 mm (78.3 in) [nb 1] 2,176 mm (85.7 in) [nb 1] 2,476 mm (97.5 in) [nb 1] 1,949 mm (76.7 in) (double cab) 1,963 mm (77.3 in) (chassis cab) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Volkswagen Transporter (T4) |
Successor | Volkswagen Transporter (T6) |
The Volkswagen Transporter T5 range is the fifth generation of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV/VWN) 'Transporter' series of medium-sized light commercial vehicles and the people mover Caravelle/Multivan range. It was launched 6 October 2002, and went into full production on 25 April 2003, replacing the fourth generation T4 Transporter range. [6]
Key markets for the T5 range are Germany, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Russia, France, Turkey and Singapore. The T5 range was not sold in the United States and Canada due to poor sales of the T4-based Volkswagen EuroVan. In lieu of the T5, Volkswagen marketed the Canadian-built Routan, a minivan derived from the Chrysler RT platform.
The Transporter is the commercial workhorse in the T5 range, available in over 100 combinations. Variants include short- (SWB), or long-wheelbases (LWB); along with low-, medium-, or high-rooflines; and can be configured as a van, minibus, single-cab, double-cab, drop side or chassis truck.
A brief view of the Transporter T5 range:
Apart from these factory variants there are a multitude of third-party conversions available, some of which are offered through the VWCV/VWN dealer organisation. They include refrigerated vans, ambulances, police vans, fire engines, ladder trucks, campervans and so on.
The full cargo payload potential of the Transporter is between 750 kilograms (1,653 lb ) to 1.4 tonnes. Load compartment volumes range from 5.8 m3 (200 cu ft) to 9.3 m3 (330 cu ft).
In Mexico, the T5 range is marketed under the nameplate Transporter, same as Europe.
The T5 is also available in four- to eleven-seat configurations called Shuttle, Kombi, Caravelle, and Multivan.
The Transporter Sportline is the range-topping trim level of the Transporter panel and Kombi van. It comes as standard with a 174 PS (128 kW ; 172 bhp ) Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel engine, generating torque of 400 newton-metres (295 lbf⋅ft ) at 2,000 rpm, and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox.
The vehicles have a wide range of options including an acoustic cabin option which makes the van feel more like a car.
Other standard features on the Sportline include 18-inch weight-rated alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, door mirrors and handles. It features suspension which is lowered by 30 millimetres (1.2 in ) over standard variants, and has chrome side bars and grille, a roof spoiler, as well as a special Volkswagen badge.
The Sportline featured in an episode of Top Gear TV series; where Clarkson, Hammond and May had to choose three vans to compete in a series of challenges, including transporting equipment for The Who. Jeremy Clarkson claimed the Sportline to be "the fastest van in Britain".
This claim was put to the test by competitor TV programme Fifth Gear where the Sportline has been put head to head with The A-Team van, as well as the Mercedes-Benz Vito Sport-X. The Sportline comfortably won a race against the A-Team GMC van, even with Tiff Needell cutting corners and using short cuts in the vein of the television series. Against the Sport-X, even though the Mercedes had a more powerful engine, it was found that the traction control was too sensitive and overtly intrusive to be able to make quick progress around a track.
The California and California (Kombi) Beach constitute the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles campervan range, designed and built in-house on the T5 platform.
The 'California' is a fully equipped camper with beds, sink, and fold-up seat and tables. The 'California Beach' is an entry-level model that comes with just a fold-up bed.
In September 2009, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launched a revamped and facelifted T5 range, which is sold under four main labels the Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California.
The revised range showcases new technology dealers claimed it was their best earner. The medium van segment, which includes a world-first with the dual clutch transmission [8] named Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG) – which is also available with 4motion four-wheel drive, Side Lane Assist [8] for monitoring blind spots when changing lanes, tyre pressure monitor display for monitoring tyre pressures (TPMS), [8] Bi-Xenon Head Lights with LED Daytime Running Lights and touchscreen Radio Navigation System (RNS) and a reversing camera that worked in conjunction with RNS. [8]
Engines powering the revised range are now all inline-four-cylinder designs; and all are 2.0 L in cubic capacity which includes one petrol option, and four newly developed high-efficiency Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) diesel options, all with common rail, [8] replacing the former Pumpe Düse (PD) Unit Injector fuel system. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles claim that this new diesel engine range is twenty percent more efficient than the outgoing TDI range.
It is a version commemorating 25th anniversary of Multivan, covering 2.0L petrol, 2.0L TSI (150 kW), 2.0L TSI 4MOTION (150 kW), 2.0L TDI (75 kW), 2.0L TDI (103 kW), 2.0L TDI 4MOTION (103 kW), 2.0L BiTDI (132 kW), 2.0L BiTDI 4MOTION (132 kW) models. [9] It was limited to 225 models worldwide and includes a matte black roof and black 18-inch alloy wheels, black door handles, matte black paint on the underside of the front bumper, black decal trim at the back and side sills; choice of Candy White, Salsa Red or Metallic Silver body colour; sport chassis and upgraded anti-roll bar. [10]
Petrol engines 2003-2009 | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Model | Code | Engine type | Power | Torque |
2.0 | AXA | 1,984 cc (121 cu in) I 4 N/A | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) | 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) |
3.2 | BDL BKK CFLA | 3,189 cc (195 cu in) VR6 N/A | 235 PS (173 kW; 232 hp) | 315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) |
Diesel engines 2003-2009 | ||||
Model | Code | Engine type | Power | Torque |
1.9 TDI PD | AXC BRR | 1,896 cc (116 cu in) I4 turbo | 84 PS (62 kW; 83 hp) | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) |
1.9 TDI PD | AXB BRS | 1,896 cc (116 cu in) I4 turbo | 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) |
2.5 TDI PD | AXD BNZ | 2,461 cc (150 cu in) I5 turbo | 131 PS (96 kW; 129 hp) | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) |
2.5 TDI PD | AXE BPC | 2,461 cc (150 cu in) I5 turbo | 174 PS (128 kW; 172 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) |
Petrol engines 2010- | ||||
Model | Code | Engine type | Power | Torque |
2.0 | AXA | 1,984 cc (121 cu in) I 4 N/A | 116 PS (85 kW; 114 hp) | 170 N⋅m (125 lb⋅ft) |
2.0 TSI | CJKB | 1,984 cc (121 cu in) I 4 turbo | 149 PS (110 kW; 147 hp) | 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft) |
2.0 TSI | CJKA | 1,984 cc (121 cu in) I 4 turbo | 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp) | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) |
Diesel engines 2010- | ||||
Model | Code | Engine type | Power | Torque |
2.0 TDI CR | CAAA | 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 turbo | 84 PS (62 kW; 83 hp) | 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft) |
2.0 TDI CR | CAAB | 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 turbo | 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) |
2.0 TDI CR BlueMotion | CAAD | 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 turbo | 114 PS (84 kW; 112 hp) | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) |
2.0 TDI CR | CAAE CCHB | 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 turbo | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) |
2.0 TDI CR | CAAC CCHA | 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 turbo | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) | 340 N⋅m (251 lb⋅ft) |
2.0 BitTDI CR | CFCA | 1,968 cc (120 cu in) I4 Bi-turbo | 179 PS (132 kW; 177 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) |
The Volkswagen Type 2 is a forward control light commercial vehicle introduced in 1950 by the German automaker Volkswagen as its second car model. Known officially as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, or, informally, as the Volkswagen Station Wagon (US), Bus, Camper (UK) or Bulli (Germany), it was given the factory designation Type 2 as it followed – and was initially derived from – Volkswagen's first model, the Type 1 (Beetle).
The Volkswagen Transporter (T4), marketed in North America as the Volkswagen EuroVan, is a van produced by the German manufacturer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles between 1990 and 2004, succeeding the Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) and superseded by the Volkswagen Transporter (T5).
A campervan, also referred to as a camper, caravanette, motorhome or RV in North America, is a self-propelled vehicle that provides both transport and sleeping accommodation. The term describes vans that have been fitted out, whereas a motorhome is one with a coachbuilt body.
The Volkswagen Touran is a car manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen since 2003 and sold in Europe and other select markets. A compact multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), it fills a gap in Volkswagen's model lineup between the Volkswagen Golf, with which it shares its platform, and the Volkswagen Sharan, its larger counterpart, which ceased production in 2022. The vehicle has been sold in Japan as the Golf Touran and the crossover-styled variant as the CrossTouran. The name 'Touran' is derived from the combination of 'Tour' and 'Sharan'. Despite the similarity of their names, the Touran is not related to the North American market Volkswagen Routan. The vehicle is delivered in five or seven seat versions.
The Volkswagen Caddy is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Group since 1980. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1980 and in Europe in 1982. The first and second generations also had pick-up variants.
The Volkswagen LT is the largest light commercial panel van produced by Volkswagen from 1975 to 2006, before being replaced by the Crafter. Two generations were produced.
The Volkswagen Type 2 (T3) was the third generation of the Volkswagen Transporter and was marketed under various nameplates worldwide – including the Transporter or Caravelle in Europe, T25 in the UK, Microbus and Kombi in South Africa/Brazil/Australia, Kampeerauto in Netherlands, Combi in France and Vanagon in North and South America.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a German marque of light commercial vehicles, owned by Volkswagen Group. It is headquartered in Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany. Originally part of Volkswagen Passenger Cars, it has operated as a separate marque since 1995.
The Volkswagen Crafter, introduced in 2006, is the largest three- to five-ton van produced and sold by the German automaker Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. The Crafter officially replaced the Volkswagen Transporter LT that was launched in 1975, although it is known as the LT3, its production plant code.
BlueMotion is a trading name for certain car models from the Volkswagen Group, emphasizing higher fuel efficiency.
The Volkswagen California is a campervan based on the mid-sized Transporter panel van, developed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) and sold since 2003. It is the first campervan designed and built in-house by VWCV Special Business Unit, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The Volkswagen Amarok is a pickup truck produced by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles since 2010. It is a body-on-frame truck with double-wishbone suspension at the front and leaf springs at the rear. The Amarok range consists of single cab and double cab, combined with either rear-wheel drive or 4motion four-wheel-drive, and is powered by turbocharged petrol or turbocharged direct injection (TDI) diesel engines.
The B5 version of the Volkswagen Passat, based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, was launched in 1997 in North America and Europe as well as during March 1998 in Australia.
The Volkswagen Passat is a front-engine D-segment large family car manufactured and marketed by Volkswagen from 2005 to 2011 (B6) and from 2010 to 2015. Respectively the six and seventh generation Passat, and internally designated B6 and B7, they were marketed in sedan and wagon bodystyles in front-wheel as well as all-wheel drive configurations, with a range of petrol and diesel engines.
The Volkswagen Transporter, based on the Volkswagen Group's T platform, now in its seventh generation, refers to a series of vans produced for over 70 years and marketed worldwide.
The Volkswagen Passat (B8) is a mid-size car / large family car (D-segment) manufactured by Volkswagen that is available in a 4-door saloon and a 5-door estate body style sold as "Variant" in some markets. It was first introduced at the Volkswagen Design Center Potsdam on 3 July 2014. The B8 is the eighth-generation model in the Volkswagen Passat series and the first passenger vehicle of Volkswagen Group to be based on a stretched version of the MQB platform.
The Škoda Kodiaq is a mid-size crossover SUV with optional three-row seating manufactured by the Czech manufacturer Škoda Auto since 2017. The vehicle sits in Škoda's D-SUV, above the Kamiq and Karoq. The vehicle is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB platform closely shared with the similarly-sized Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace and the SEAT Tarraco.
The Volkswagen Transporter T6 is the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Transporter vans. It is the successor to the T5 Transporter. The Transporter line is the mid-size van offered by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, between the larger Crafter and smaller Caddy.
Karmann Coachbuilt was a brand of recreational vehicle or camper manufactured by German company Karmann.
The Volkswagen Multivan (T7) is seventh generation of the Volkswagen large van series. The Multivan is introduced as a large MPV riding on the front-wheel drive based MQB Evo platform which categorises vehicles such as the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Caddy. The Multivan offers a range of petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid models. The T7 Multivan went on sale in Europe in 2022.