| Type 2 (T3) Volkswagen van was built from 1979 to | | | | located under the passenger side front seat. There is |
| 1991. In Britain and Ireland it was known as T25, as | | | | a compartment of slightly smaller size under the |
| transporter or Caravelle in Europe and in United States, | | | | driver’s side seat, for a second battery. |
| these are known as Vanagons. It was the last of the | | | | These vehicles are well-built and strong chassis are |
| rear-engined Volkswagens. Vanagon is larger and | | | | often found to be as good as new underneath, thus |
| heavier, with square corners replacing the rounded | | | | creating a platform with good scope for very long life |
| edges of the older models. The width of T3 | | | | if given minimum attention annually. |
| increased to 12 cm and also the weight of the vehicle | | | | There are several Vanagon models available in US |
| increased. Many changes were made in the vehicle. | | | | markets. Some of them are Vanagon L, which has |
| Few changes are as follows: Most of the mechanical | | | | optional cloth seats, upscale interior panels and an |
| components were new, size of rear door increased, | | | | optional dashboard blower. Vanagon GL has the nicest |
| design changed to square shape etc. | | | | amenities. Westfalia pop-top camper Vanagons has |
| Initially, the same engines used to power the T2 were | | | | integrated kitchen and bedding. Westfalia campers are |
| used to power the T3. In 1981, water cooled diesel | | | | available in two variants, standard model and |
| engine was available as optional equipment. After | | | | Weekender. |
| three years, water cooled gasoline boxer versions | | | | Eurovan had engine mounted in the front. It was |
| were replaced with air-cooled ones. Vanagon was | | | | Volkswagen who first produced front-engined van. |
| available with a 1.6 or 2.0 liter air-cooled engine. A 1.9- | | | | Some Eurovans were sent to Winnebago industries to |
| liter water-cooled engine soon replaced the prior | | | | be converted into campers. Eurovans was offered in |
| versions. A 2.1 liter unit with fuel injection was offered | | | | different configurations like seven-passenger GLS, |
| as optional equipment. Diesel and turbo-diesel options | | | | Weekender, Camper, high-proof panel van and more. |
| were also used. | | | | TDI diesel engines with direct injection were used to |
| Vanagon has larger disc brakes in the front and drums | | | | power the vehicle. Due to TDI diesel engines, |
| in the rear. Amenities available in Vanagon are power | | | | performance of vehicle increased. |
| steering, air conditioning, power door locks, electrically | | | | T4 was produced from 1990 through early 2000s. The |
| controlled and heated mirrors, lighted vanity mirrors and | | | | major change that occurred in T4 in 1994 was that |
| a light above the glove box. | | | | front end was re-shaped. This change allowed the |
| Some usual features include brake master cylinder is | | | | VR6 six-cylinder engine to be mounted in the engine |
| inside the dashboard. To protect from external | | | | bay. |
| elements, battery in gasoline-powered models is | | | | |