Volkswagen Crafter

Volkswagen Crafter
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Also calledMercedes-Benz Sprinter (Second Gen)
MAN TGE
Volkswagen Grand California
Torsus Terrastorm
Production2006–present
Assembly
  • From 2016: Poland, Września (Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o.o., Września Plant)
  • Previously: Germany, Düsseldorf (Daimler AG Werk Düsseldorf)
  • Germany: Ludwigsfelde (Mercedes-Benz Ludwigsfelde)
DesignerLaurent Boulay
Body and chassis
ClassLight commercial vehicle (M)
Body style
LayoutFF layout
FR layout
PlatformMNB (Modular Light Commercial Vehicle platform) Second generation
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L I4 TDI with DPF
2.5 L I5 TDI with DPF
Electric motor100 kW (136.0 PS; 134.1 hp) synchronous permanent magnet AC motor
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • SWB: 3,250 mm (128.0 in)
  • MWB: 3,665 mm (144.3 in)
  • LWB: 4,325 mm (170.3 in)
Length
  • Chassis Double Cab LWB:
  • 6,680 mm (263.0 in)
  • 6,840 mm (269.3 in)
  • 6,845 mm (269.5 in)
  • Chassis Double Cab MWB:
  • 5,870 mm (231.1 in)
  • 6,085 mm (239.6 in)
  • 6,140 mm (241.7 in)
  • Chassis Double Cab SWB:
  • 5,305 mm (208.9 in)
  • 5,560 mm (218.9 in)
  • Chassis Single Cab LWB:
  • 6,680 mm (263.0 in)
  • 6,845 mm (269.5 in)
  • 6,930 mm (272.8 in)
  • Chassis Single Cab MWB:
  • 5,870 mm (231.1 in)
  • 6,020 mm (237.0 in)
  • 6,085 mm (239.6 in)
  • Chassis Single Cab SWB:
  • 5,305 mm (208.9 in)
  • 5,570 mm (219.3 in)
  • LWB:
  • 7,345 mm (289.2 in)
  • 6,940 mm (273.2 in)
  • MWB:
  • 5,910 mm (232.7 in)
  • SWB:
  • 5,245 mm (206.5 in)
WidthVans:
1,993 mm (78.5 in)
Pickup Trucks:
2,426 mm (95.5 in)
2,682 mm (105.6 in)
HeightChassis Double Cab LWB:
2,420 mm (95.3 in)
2,405 mm (94.7 in)
Chassis Double Cab MWB:
2,440 mm (96.1 in)
2,425 mm (95.5 in)
Chassis Double Cab SWB:
2,365 mm (93.1 in) (also Chassis Single Cab SWB)
2,380 mm (93.7 in)
Chassis Single Cab LWB:
2,385 mm (93.9 in)
2,395 mm (94.3 in)
Chassis Single Cab MWB:
2,410 mm (94.9 in)
2,400 mm (94.5 in)
LWB:
3,055 mm (120.3 in) (with roof)
3,050 mm (120.1 in) (with roof)
2,715 mm (106.9 in)
2,825 mm (111.2 in)
2,820 mm (111.0 in)
MWB:
2,720 mm (107.1 in) (with roof)
3,050 mm (120.1 in) (with roof)
2,820 mm (111.0 in) (with roof)
2,435 mm (95.9 in)
2,535 mm (99.8 in)
SWB:
2,435 mm (95.9 in)
2,725 mm (107.3 in) (with roof)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Transporter LT

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.

Like the second-generation LT, the first-generation Crafter is a rebadged Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, built by Daimler AG,[1] with a powertrain by Volkswagen.[2] The Daimler variant has been also sold by Daimler as the Freightliner Sprinter and Dodge Sprinter. An all-electric variant, the e-Crafter, was released in 2017.[3]

Starting with the 2017 model year, the Crafter has been designed and built by Volkswagen, and no longer associated with the Sprinter.[4][5][6][7] A version of the Crafter is also sold by MAN Truck & Bus as the MAN TGE.[8]

  1. ^ "Daimler seeks to extend van partnership with Volkswagen". Uk.reuters.com. 9 September 2012. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
  2. ^ "VCDS VW LT3 software diagnosis tool" (in German). Archived from the original on 11 February 2013.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference eCrafter was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "2017 Volkswagen Crafter". 1 August 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  5. ^ "New 2017 Volkswagen Crafter van launches with new looks and more tech". 8 September 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  6. ^ "New 2017 Volkswagen Crafter Debuts with FWD Option, US Market Entry Possible". 28 July 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  7. ^ "All-new 2016 VW Crafter revealed in full". 9 September 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  8. ^ "MAN TGE FIRST PICS AND RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED". 11 August 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.