Volkswagen Transporter 6.1 - more modern than ever!

Updated Volkswagen Transporter enters Polish car dealerships. It is equipped with a number of modern systems that make it easier to use, and new fleet options have been taken care of. Basic varieties also received equipment.

No one has ever said that a working tool cannot be a modern gadget at the same time. Because this is how you can treat the debut in Polish car dealerships. Volkswagen new. The legendary Transporter model, currently appearing in the sixth installment, has undergone its first facelift. But the exterior changes are a minor detail compared to the enormity of new products that will carry it into the future. No, I'm not exaggerating new volkswagen transporter it may be full of the latest technological advances that will appear in the competition in a few years, if at all.

New Volkswagen Transporter - versatility

Let's start with what hasn't changed. Volkswagen has been known for years for having its most recognizable delivery vehicle available with a huge number of body styles to choose from. AT Volkswagen Transporter 6.1 nothing has changed in this respect. So, starting from working versions, the van comes with two wheelbases (3,0 m and 3,4 m). It can be two- or five-seater, regardless of length. The passenger version of the van is a fully glazed station wagon for 8 or 9 people. The much less popular box model with a single three-seat cab is also available with the above two wheelbases, and the longer one also serves as the basis for the version with a double six-seat cab.

From the first generation Volkswagen Transporter he is known for his personal versions. Eight-seater at the junction of two worlds Caravel modelwhich is designed for daily use in business and family leisure. It differs from the station wagon in slightly richer equipment and a “personal” exterior. As a rule, it is located at the top of the sentence. Multivan passenger carprepared primarily for personal use. Its cabin accommodates seven passengers along with the driver and, as you might guess, it can also be ordered in a longer body. Of course, it is impossible not to mention the tourist offer. California, motorhome “for beginners”.

Richer equipment Volkswagen Transporter 6.1

Standard equipment Transport 6.1 in Caravelle 6.1 it now includes power windows, central locking, electrically adjustable and heated exterior mirrors, new headlights with H7 bulbs, energy-saving LED interior lighting and a Composition Audio audio system. The richest version Caravel 6.1, Highline model, optionally available with Digital Cockpit or Discover Media navigation system with 8-inch touchscreen.

Multivan from the basic version of the Trendline is equipped with, among other things, a Composition Color Audio System, an electric door lock with Child Lock function and a new leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel. The Highline is enhanced with new LED headlights and taillights, Park Assist with ParkPilot functions front and rear and emergency braking when manoeuvring, an 8-inch touchscreen navigation system and digital displays.

In the delivery options, you should pay attention to new equipment elements that make it easier to use, such as a 230V socket, a lockable compartment under the double sofa in the first row or the possibility of pushing long objects under the sofa. Thanks to this, we can fit products longer by 35 cm in the short version and 40 cm in the long version. The new dashboard has a number of places for all sorts of little things and documents. Objections can only be raised about the placement of cup holes on the upper side of the A-pillars - this raises fears that drinks will spill onto the shaft in the event of hard braking.

Entertainment and communication in one

When we get into richly equipped passenger versions Volkswagen TransporterImmediately striking is the digital cockpit, which provides data through a 10,25-inch screen. It is complemented by a multimedia system with a touch screen. Volkswagen designed the entire family of multimedia devices from scratch. The range opens with the base Composition Audio radio, followed by the Composition Color with 6,5" touchscreen, and at the top of the range you'll find 9,2" Discover Pro units equipped with factory navigation, which can also be displayed in the virtual cockpit .

Volkswagen Transporter offers three levels of connection to the We Connect system. In the database, we can remotely report a malfunction or make an emergency call, send the location of the car or arrange a visit to the workshop. We Connect Plus, richer in features, also offers: anti-theft alarms, map updates, information about speeding or moving out of a given zone, the ability to remotely turn on a parking heater or a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The We Connect Fleet feature is provided to fleet customers, including a digital vehicle usage log, refueling and driving style information, GPS monitoring, route information, fuel consumption analysis and maintenance management.

Safety of use

After modernization on board new volkswagen transporter enough news. Safety systems include: Lane Assist with corrective trajectory. To this end, the entire T6.1 range has been fitted with a new electromechanical power steering that allows for fine adjustments. The system works above 60 km/h and also in darkness and fog. Another system that has not yet been proposed, which is responsible for the stable maintenance of the track, is Cross Wind Assist, which counteracts strong side wind gusts. Works at speeds above 80 km / h through the ESP system.

Volkswagen prepared a number of amenities for people who often tow trailers. New Transporter Not only can it prevent dangerous trailer swaying while driving, but it also has advanced automatic reverse maneuvering systems. The driver only determines the angle of failure of the kit, and the car independently takes over the parking and turns the steering wheel. This option is available with the new Park Assist 3.0. Among the novelties, we can also find emergency braking when maneuvering, a rear traffic alert system and traffic sign recognition.

no gasoline

In the case of Transport In Europe, petrol engines account for only a fraction of sales. Volkswagen in the last Transporter, he decided to part with them. Currently, the entire range of units consists of a 2.0-liter 110 TDI turbodiesel with three power options. At the beginning, the basic version offers 90 hp. paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Later, an even weaker variety with 150 horses will join it. However, if you want to have a range and any choice of drive train, you should go for the 6 HP version. Here we have a 4-speed manual transmission as standard, but we can swap it out for a seven-speed DSG and order Motion all-wheel drive - in any trim.

For clients of the personal version Caravel and Multivan There is also a top-end option in the form of 199-horsepower, which works as standard with a DSG gearbox. Here, too, you can stay with front-wheel drive or order the 4Motion version.

Prices T6.1

Full price lists are available from dealers, we can report that the basic version (110 km) with a body forklift PLN 120 is required. Station wagon costs from PLN 294, and less useful Caravel from PLN 142. Multivan is much more expensive and costs at least PLN 213. The surcharge for the extended version, depending on the version, is from PLN 162 to 089, and up to a 4-horsepower engine - a little more than PLN 5. It's at the top of the offer. Volkswagen Multivan Highline 4Motion (199 km) for PLN 295.

Only by the beginning of sales there will be a version called Multivan Cruise (short body only), standard with LED headlights and taillights, Chrome package, stainless steel door sills, 3-zone automatic climate control, Discover Media radio navigation system and optional assistance systems such as Park Assist, Lane Assist, Rear Traffic Alert, side protection system and adaptive cruise control ACC. Its price list starts with the 150 hp variant for PLN 249 and closes with the 321 hp 199Motion for PLN 4.