The test van was also had a driver’s seat armrest (£60), front fog lights (£115), electrically heated and adjustable mirrors (£190), a height-and-reach adjustable steering wheel (£65), and rear wing doors with 270-degree hinges (£290). In addition, a wooden load floor cover added £275 and pearlescent paint job another £1130.
A 1040mm-wide sliding side door makes for easy loading in the front of the cargo area. There are two load-lashing rings on the B-pillars. The rear wing doors with 270-degree hinges give easy access at the rear.
Volkswagen offers an unlimited three-year mileage warranty. Service intervals have traditionally been set at fixed time or mileage parameters, but the development of new engines and LongLife synthetic oil has changed this.
New-generation Volkswagen engines, including those on the Crafter, have built-in sensors that continually monitor oil quality, so a smart chip decides when it needs changing and flags up a service reminder on the dashboard monitor. Service intervals are therefore determined by driving style and patterns.
What’s hot?
- Volkswagen build quality feels solid and reliable
- Refined engine with bags of urge
- Good fuel economy
- Short wheelbase model offers good compromise between cargo capacity and around-town manoeuvrability
- Decent level of equipment as standard, including ESC
What’s not?
- Cab is a little on the dull side
- Optional extras such as satnav and aircon are quite pricey
- There’s no automatic version
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