[RealWire] Volkswagen Van Centres Ready To Take Transporter Orders Now

Company: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/)     
Release summary: The new Volkswagen Transporter <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/transporter/>  range, with new styling, a range of quieter and more economical Euro5 common rail TDI engines and reduced running costs, sets new standards of quality and refinement in the LCV sector, and is now available to order ahead of its official launch at Volkswagen Van Centres <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/van-centres/search-for-local-van-centre/>  in January 2010.
Date of issue: 25th November, 2009
Contact: John Rawlings, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, +44 (0)1908 601478, john.rawlings@vwcv.co.uk  
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Volkswagen Van Centres Ready To Take Transporter Orders Now

The new Volkswagen Transporter <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/transporter/>  range, with new styling, a range of quieter and more economical Euro5 common rail TDI engines and reduced running costs, sets new standards of quality and refinement in the LCV sector, and is now available to order ahead of its official launch at Volkswagen Van Centres <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/van-centres/search-for-local-van-centre/>  in January 2010.

The Transporter, which celebrates 60 years of production next year, continues to offer a choice of panel vans <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/>  and chassis cabs, plus shuttle and window van people movers with up to nine seats.  The range is enhanced by a new kombi model with a folding and removable rear bench seat that can carry up to six people and a load in the rear.  This configuration used to be available only as an option pack but due to its popularity has now become a model in its own right.  This model achieves N1 classification and so is taxed as a commercial vehicle. 

Four new 2.0-litre four-cylinder common rail TDI engines offer greater power and torque levels than the outgoing engines, and service intervals are extended by up to 7,000 miles to a maximum of 25,000 miles, reducing servicing costs.

Joining the aesthetic and mechanical changes are several important safety features which are now standard on all models.  A new seatbelt warning reminds the driver to belt up and the passenger airbag can now be deactivated if the driver needs to carry a child seat.  A new daytime running lights function improves the vehicle's visibility on the road, while a new emergency feature flashes the brake lights under heavy braking and activates the hazard warning lights if the vehicle stops.  

Volkswagen's latest generation ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme), previously a £295 option, is also now standard offering greater stability in all driving conditions along with ARP (anti rollover protection), Ready Alert Brake and Rain Brake  <> Support for faster braking, a trailer stabilisation function, and an all-new hill start assistant.  

New optional safety features include a tyre monitoring system to alert the driver if there is a change in tyre pressure, plus 'side assist' which warns the driver if there are any vehicles in the blindspot.  Additionally, to reduce the risk of accidents when turning or reversing, there is now an optional cornering light incorporated in the front fog light to illuminate the road in the direction in which the vehicle is turning, plus a reversing camera to display the area behind the van, with 'virtual' lines showing where it is going.

Among the new features standard on every Transporter is a gear change indicator on the new instrument panel to recommend the right gear for maximum economy.  The radio/CD can be fitted with an aux-in adaptor, or upgraded to a system with an aux-in socket, or the latest colour, touchscreen satellite navigation system with 30 Gb hard drive to store mapping and music.  Two other new options include the acclaimed seven-speed DSG transmission and the convenience of a multi-function leather steering wheel.

With modest price increases across the range of between three to five per cent, the new Transporter range now starts from £15,700 (excluding VAT).

Comparison of key technical data for new and outgoing Transporter
Transporter panel van low roof	Outgoing
1.9 TDI PD	New 
2.0 TDI	Outgoing 
2.5 TDI PD	New 
2.0 TDI	
Engine capacity, cc	1,896	1,968	2,460	1,968	
Power, PS @ rpm	102/3,500	102/3,500 	130/3,500	140/3,500	
Torque, Nm @ rpm	250/2,000	250/
1,500-2,500	340/2,000	340/
1,750-2,500	
Cylinders	4	4	5	4	
0-62 mph, seconds	18.4	12.2	15.3	12.2	
Top speed, mph	99	98	104	107	
CO2, g/km	199	198	219	203	
Emissions 	Euro4	Euro5	Euro4	Euro5	
Economy, mpg: urban
extra urban
combined	30.1
42.5
37.2	29.1
44.8
37.7	25.9
41.5
34.0	28.8
43.5
36.7	

To view the full new Transporter price list, complete with standard specification, factory fitted option availability or full technical specification, please click on the appropriate link below: 

Price Lists
New Transporter Prices <http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/CV_Price_Lists/new_transporter_prices.pdf> 
New Transporter Shuttle Prices <http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/CV_Price_Lists/new_transporter_shuttle_prices.pdf>  

Technical Specification
New Transporter Specifications <http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/CV_Technical_Specifications/new_transporter_specs.pdf> 
New Transporter Shuttle Specifications <http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/CV_Technical_Specifications/new_transporter_shuttle_specs.pdf> 

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About Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is a provider of high quality new and used vans.  Our award-winning range includes: the iconic VW Transporter, the California, the Crafter, the Caravelle, the Caddy and Caddy Maxi.

Vans for sale <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/used-vans>  such as used California, used Transporter and used Caravelle models can be found through our network of Volkswagen UK Van Centres.

Our network of UK van rental centres offers VW van hire <http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/aftersales/van-rental/>  services to cover a range of requirements from moving house, to keeping your business on the move.

For more information, please visit www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk <http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/>  or contact John Rawlings, Press and Public Relations Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles on 01908 601478, 07872 379544 or john.rawlings@vwcv.co.uk  

Related link: Transporter - http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/transporter/ 
Related link: Volkswagen Van Centres - http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/van-centres/search-for-local-van-centre/ 
Related link: New Transporter Prices - http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/CV_Price_Lists/new_transporter_prices.pdf
Related link: New Transporter Shuttle Prices - http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/CV_Price_Lists/new_transporter_shuttle_prices.pdf 
Related link: New Transporter Specifications - http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/CV_Technical_Specifications/new_transporter_specs.pdf 
Related link: Vans for sale - http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/used-vans 
Related link: van hire - http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/aftersales/van-rental/ 
Related link: Volkswagen Press Office - http://www.volkswagenpressoffice.co.uk/ 

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