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Article #7: Volkswagen Transporter

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






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