Are VW Crafters good vans?

It swallows long distances with ease, yet is nimble enough to make urban driving a doddle. The Crafter was the clear choice for our 2018, 2019 and 2020 Van of the Year, winning the Best Large Van award in 2020 and 2021 as well.

Are Volkswagen Crafters reliable?

Reliability and Safety As with all Volkswagen vans, the Crafter comes with ESC electronic stability control as standard. Volkswagens are known for their reliability and the Crafter comes with a three-year/100,000-mile warranty, in common with the market-leading Ford Transit.

Is a Volkswagen a Crafter?

An all-electric variant, the e Crafter, was released in 2017. Starting with the 2017 model year, the Crafter is designed and built by Volkswagen, and no longer associated with the Sprinter. A version of the Crafter is also sold by MAN Truck & Bus as the MAN TGE….

Is VW Crafter FWD or RWD?

The Crafter is offered in front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and 4Motion all-wheel-drive guises. The front-wheel drive version is our choice in the CR35 guise, because it has the lowest load height and largest payload thanks to having all of its mechanical parts up front ahead of the cab.

Do VW Crafters rust?

Engines aren’t quite as nice as the merc options and apart from some trim bits they’re the only bits that changes between sprinter and crafter (all made in the same factory in spain). Rust is an issue on them, less so with metallic colours but you still need to keep on top of it.

Does VW Crafter have timing belt or chain?

Timing Belt Kit Volkswagen CRAFTER In general, you need to change the timing belt kit of your CRAFTER every five years or every 74.500 miles. And in any case, regularly check the state of your timing belt: if it is cracked or torn, replace it as quickly as possible and avoid using your CRAFTER.

How much can a VW Crafter carry?

Finally let’s look at the large panel vans: a MWB Volkswagen Crafter can carry between 1,076kg and 1,477kg depending on the model, while a LWB version can carry between 1,000kg and 1,326kg.

Are Sprinter and Crafter seats the same?

The Sprinter is more stylish, but lacks the storage spaces, while the Crafter’s cab is extremely practical buts it lacks flair. The two are similar in terms of comfort and visibility; both offering supportive seats and commanding views of the road ahead, although the Sprinter is slightly more spacious.

What is a Volkswagen Crafter?

The Volkswagen Crafter is the largest model in the VW panel van and commercial vehicles range, with the ability to choose from a broad range of options, including three wheelbases, four body lengths and three roof heights.

What are the dimensions of a VW Crafter van?

The VW Crafter van comes in 3 different vehicle lengths – 5,986mm, 6,836mm and 7,391mm – to provide a load space to meet your specific needs. Additionally, there is also a choice of roof height to maximise the storage space to up to 18.4 cubic metres.

What makes the Crafter van so special?

Underneath its chunky exterior, the new Crafter van provides a generously roomy cabin that is efficiently designed for comfortable and safe driving. A modern dashboard, excellent storage space and a versatile driving position make it particularly practical as well.

How much does the crafter weigh?

Depending on the model you choose the overall weight of the Crafter can vary from 3 tonnes for the lightest front-wheel drive models. up to 5.5 tonnes for the heaviest rear-wheel drive model.