Size Matters (and VW Knows It)


Meet the new Transporter, arriving in the second half of 2025, now 146 mm longer in its short-wheelbase form—so you can finally fit that extra box of donuts (or everything else you’ve always wanted to carry). If that’s not enough, the long wheelbase version is a full 5,450 mm in length. Width has also expanded by 128 mm, to 2,032 mm, which basically means you can load up even more stuff (or awkwardly splay out in the cargo area for those midday “power naps”).


More Room, More Zoom

  • Cargo volume: Up to 6.8 m³ in the panel van with the long wheelbase—plenty of space for three Euro pallets or, you know, a life-sized inflatable T-Rex collection.
  • Payload: Up to 1.33 tonnes—so load up the band equipment, the band, and possibly the fans too.
  • Towing capacity: A brawny 2.8 tonnes, because sometimes you need to haul your other van, your boat, or the neighbor’s boat (with permission, of course).
  • Roof load: Now 170 kg instead of the previous 150 kg—perfect for that rooftop tent or your giant rubber duck installation.


Engines to Suit Every Personality

Three freshly developed 2.0-litre four-cylinder TDI engines power this big beauty:

  1. 81 kW (with a 6-speed manual for those who like to keep it old-school)
  2. 110 kW (paired with an 8-speed automatic for stress-free cruising)
  3. 125 kW (exclusively mated to an 8-speed automatic, plus an option of 4MOTION all-wheel drive—because who doesn’t love more traction?)


Equipped Like a Mobile Tech Show

Volkswagen decided to load the new Transporter with so many standard features, you might mistake it for a rolling smartphone:

  • LED headlights with Light Assist (to see and be seen in style)
  • 12-inch Digital Cockpit (so you’ll feel like you’re piloting a spaceship)
  • 13-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (for DJ-level playlist control)
  • Lane Assist, Front Assist, and dynamic road sign display (to stop you from drifting onto the grass or speed dating every curb)
  • Keyless Start and an electronic parking brake with Auto Hold (congratulations, you’re living in the future)

Plus, the gear selector for the automatic has moved onto the steering column—freeing up precious center-console real estate for snacks, drinks, or your miniature garden gnome collection.


Design: Past Meets Future

  • Front End: Squint hard, and you might see the T5, T6.1, and even the original T1 DNA. But the new LED headlights and updated grille scream “I’m modern, I promise!”
  • Silhouette: Clean, classic VW van lines, with the “Transporter line” paying homage to the very first generation—because retro is always cool.
  • Rear End: A fresh, tidy design that still nods to the T5 with bold LED taillights. Opt for a tailgate or wing doors to keep your cargo game on point.


Choose Your Own Adventure

  • Panel Van (short or long wheelbase)
  • Crew Bus (bring friends, family, or co-workers—you’ll still have space left)
  • Kombi (more seats, still plenty of cargo room)
  • Dropside Double Cab (arriving in 2026, for those who want to haul, well… everything, with a truck-like flair)


Final Gear Check

  • Launch Date: Second half of 2025 (Panel Van, Crew Bus, Kombi)
  • Dropside Double Cab: 2026
  • Manual or Automatic: Your call—though we recommend the automatic for maximum chill.
  • VW Heritage: The T1 vibes are real, but the new T7 is all about comfort, space, and technology for the future.


In Conclusion: If your motto is “Go big or go home,” the 2025 Volkswagen Transporter is your new best friend. It’s roomier, stronger, and tech-savvier—ready to tow your mini-house, haul your mobile office, or ferry your entire petting zoo (probably). Bigger dimensions, smarter features, and enough torque to make your hauling dreams come true. Get ready, because in 2025, your cargo-carrying life is about to level up in style—and a whole lot of extra space.


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