Volkswagen leaks new Crafter LCV data22 July 2011

Ahead of its official launch on 1 August, new Volkswagen Crafter models have arrived in VW Van Centres across the UK.

Buyers will now have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the vans, which offer average fuel economy of up to 38.7mpg, lower running costs and emissions from 199g/km.

To make it one of the most efficient in the large van class, the new Crafter has a new engine range, using Volkswagen's latest 2-litre TDI common rail engine, already proven in the new Transporter and Amarok.

It is available with power outputs of 109, 136, 143 and 163bhp, with BlueMotion technology models offering further savings in fuel costs and emissions.

Despite downsizing the engine, the same or higher levels of torque are available at lower engine speeds than the previous five-cylinder, 2.5-litre BlueTDI engine.

The new Crafter CR35 2-litre TDI 163bhp BlueMotion Technology, medium wheelbase panel van achieves 29% better fuel economy on the combined cycle than the previous 2.5-litre BlueTDI engine, with the same power output.

This is the equivalent of up to eight miles further per gallon, which could add over 130 miles to the range of the 75 litre fuel tank.

The new engine is also lighter, and this weight saving not only helps the improvements in fuel economy, but also increases payloads by up to 100kg.

Emissions have dropped by between 10 and nearly 20%. For example, the above mentioned model has CO2 emissions of 199g/km, compared to 258g/km for the previous engine with the same power output.

Also, the new Crafter no longer uses AdBlue to achieve these low Euro 5 emissions, yet still qualifies for EEV (enhanced environmentally friendly vehicle) status as standard.

Author
John Challen

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