| Volkswagen have come up trumps once again with | | | | device. This means you can have your cake and eat it |
| the VW Transporter van which is arguably the best | | | | to us. More torque, more power, less fuel used. |
| selling van in the world today. Volkswagen, who | | | | Volkswagen has basically done away with the |
| produce vans not only in Europe, but also in South | | | | pre-chamber which reduces torque and uses more |
| America and South Africa produce a range of | | | | fuel. All VW diesel engines produce a staggering |
| Transporter variants that include. | | | | amount of torque which means two things |
| The Transporter van can be best described as a | | | | 1. They feel like there is more under the accelerator |
| medium sized commercial van that carries loads of | | | | when you dive them |
| between 2.5 and 3.0 meters in length, but thanks to a | | | | 2. The vehicles trickle along at 80 mph doing just over |
| folding front passenger seat, and the lack of a | | | | 2200 RPM for both economy and a quiet life. |
| bulkhead oversized loads beyond this may be | | | | " Many customers take their 174 PS diesel engines |
| accommodated. At the end of the Second World War | | | | and enhance their vans up to around 220 PS, whilst |
| thousands of German engineers and investors | | | | we do not recommend this for warranty reasons I |
| scattered across the corners of the World, but | | | | imagine this is quite a pleasant drive" , Ian Hill owner of |
| particularly to these regions hence their popularity, not | | | | Swiss Leasing. |
| just because of their technical abilities. | | | | A basic panel van; an automatic diesel van; a 4x4 |
| The vehicles are not restricted to panel vans and is | | | | version, and even a six seater called a Volkswagen |
| utilized in the dropsied, the chassis cab, the Shuttle | | | | Kombi. The latter has a row of three seats in the front |
| which is 9 seater minibus, the Multivan, which is a | | | | with three behind. This means that the owner can use |
| variant of the minibus and finally the Caravelle which is | | | | the vehicle for work, as well as ferrying the family |
| top of the range people mover. Most vehicles are sold | | | | around at the weekend. Generally the vehicle is also |
| on a lease since it is the most tax efficient method of | | | | ordered with blacked out windows in the side panels, |
| purchase in the UK today, and leasing is also | | | | thus creating a vehicle that looks little like a "white van" |
| supported by the Manufacturer itself, who offer the | | | | but more like a stylish MPV. |
| customer extra financial help to use this method of | | | | The top of the range is much favoured by the surfing |
| funding. | | | | crowd and is named the VW Transporter Sportline, |
| Many people get confused as to what a lease is. It is | | | | which is complete with a set of 18 inch alloy wheels, |
| very similar to a loan, it's just that an amount is offset | | | | and leather as an aftermarket option. These vehicles |
| to the end in order to reduce the monthly payment. | | | | also possess the 174 PS engine through a six speed |
| This works particularly well with this product as it tends | | | | gearbox producing a staggering 4000 nM of torque. |
| to hold it's resale very well. | | | | We do not tend to enjoy the whole range in the UK, |
| However, you can set the final payment technically to | | | | since there is even an Executive Version of the |
| zero if desired. | | | | Transporter designed for VIPS that retails in Germany |
| Another popular variation on this is to pay rentals in | | | | for over £80,000 complete with TV screens and |
| advance, similar to a cash deal, which drops the | | | | aircraft style seats. |
| buyers tax liability in a major way, whilst still still taking | | | | A favourite extra that can be specified is a remote |
| advantage of the leasing support. | | | | control parking heater, for those of who hate de icing |
| Volkswagen as ever has their attention to safety and | | | | cars on a cold morning. By remote control or timer, the |
| ABS antilock breaks are standard. as is EBD, | | | | vehicle is warmed up using a secondary battery and |
| Electronic brake force distribution, and traction control . | | | | heating system, leaving the driver free just to step into |
| The range is all based around diesel engines from a | | | | a warm, safe, de iced vehicle. The majority of up |
| respectable 84 PS up to a whopping 174 PS which | | | | takers are those who have had a vehicle stolen in the |
| really is a flying machine. The engines rely on "Pump | | | | morning whilst leaving it running on the drive before |
| Duse" technology which literally means pressure | | | | work. |