NEW DESIGN VW TRANSPORTER T5

In late August 2009 Volkswagen announced that the current Transporter T5 would undergoing a facelift – a redesign to incorporate key engine changes specifically to improve CO2 emissions and fuel economy, as well as style alterations to the vehicle dashboard, front lights, bonnet, radiator grill and bumper.

The new T5 will be launched by VW in the UK early in 2010 with the first new vehicles appearing on the road from mid February.

 

 

Key Engine Changes

The redesigned T5 will feature a new four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with particle filter. All models will be 2.0 litre TDI and there will be four brake horse power options - 84bhp, 102bhp, 140bhp and 180bhp, with the 140bhp and 180bhp having a 6 speed transmission. The 180bhp version will feature a two-stage charger with bi-turbocharging technology.

All engines will give an improvement of 10% overall in C02 emissions and fuel consumption.

Interior equipment as standard will now include ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme), Hill Hold Control and Front Passenger Airbag with deactivation facility and new optional exterior equipment options will include a choice of 16-inch, 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels, Side Assist Lane Change Assistant (to monitor overtaking blind spots), a Cab Comfort Pack (cab carpets, reading lights, extra storage pockets and vents and more!), colour coded bumpers and mirrors and a digital radio option with AUX in facility.

The 4Motion All Wheel Drive system and the DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox - automatic) transmission will now also be available on both the short and long wheel base 140 bhp Window Van.