If anyone knows business, it's the Crafter. This van has been designed with the perfect blend of utility, versatility and comfort to meet your every need. With over a hundred customisable options, the Crafter has everything to help get your business running. All that's left to do is slap your logo on it.
Site visits, heavy hauls, airport runs – the Volkswagen Crafter can be customised for any requirement. With options for engines, wheelbases, roof heights and weight capabilities, it’s easy to build your Crafter your way.
Comfortable, practical and designed to handle everyday transportation jobs with ease, this iconic van has everything you need to make tough jobs look effortless.
The Crafter Heavy Duty range includes the Crafter 50 and 55 they come with all the comfort and smarts of the Crafter 35, but with an upgraded suspension, rear-wheel drive and dual rear wheels for increased traction.
The Crafter 50 has a GVM of 4.49 tonnes and is drivable on a standard license. When the going gets tough, Crafter 55 gets tougher with a GVM of up to 5.5 tonnes to help make heavy duty jobs feel easier than ever.
Running a business can be a lot of work. At least the Crafter can do some of the heavy lifting for you. Simply build and customise it to suit you and your business needs.
Build your Crafter your way. Choose between 3 different lengths and heights to find your perfect combination.
- Medium wheelbase
Load length: 3,450 mm | vehicle length: 5,986 mm
- Long wheelbase
Load length: 4,300 mm | vehicle length: 6,836 mm
- Long wheelbase Maxi
Load length: 4,855 mm (plus overhang)
Vehicle length: 7,391 mm
- Medium roof
Vehicle height: 2,355 mm
- High roof
Vehicle height: 2,590 mm
- Super high roof
Vehicle height: 2,798 mm
The Crafter’s wide sliding doors allow pallet access and can open to 1,311mm with a load compartment height of up to 2,196mm. It accommodates 4-6 Euro pallets depending on your wheelbase and has rear barn doors that open 180 degrees or an upgraded 270 degrees.
If strength is needed, the heavy-duty Crafter 50 has reinforced suspension, more powerful engines and dual rear wheels with rear-wheel drive to help you haul up to a 2-tonne payload. The Crafter 55 offers even stronger suspension for a maximum payload of up to 3 tonnes.2
The Crafter has two powerful diesel engines designed specifically for commercial vehicles: the TDI340 with 340Nm torque or TDI410 with 410Nm torque. It also features an optional 8-speed full automatic gearbox with a torque converter that can be combined with all systems. That way, it’s never manual labour for you. This van is available with two drive systems: front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
The Crafter's innovative and intelligent driver assistance and safety systems help to keep you stress-free and your cargo in tact.
All Volkswagen vans come with a suite of innovative safety features as standard. Some of the features include Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Multi-Collision Brake, Crosswind Assist and Front and Rear Park Distance Control. These technologies have been designed to assist you in everyday driving and on the job3.
We’ve always been and always will be committed to automotive safety. That’s why the Crafter includes optional intuitive and innovative driver assist features including Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Keep Assist, Sensor-based Side Assist and Rear Traffic Alert3.
Secure your cargo with up to 14 lashing rings recessed into the floor, lashing rails on all of the walls and an optional interior roof rack. The optional Universal Floor has been designed to be the ideal base for retrofitting shelving and cupboard systems available from a range of manufacturers.
There are two different optional side trims available: half height and full height. The load compartment cladding is made of plastic hollow chamber panels and is especially robust. It’s fitted from the floor to the roof frame and is exceptionally easy to clean. You can also choose the optional 5mm thick plywood panels which are highly durable and makes the side cladding especially resistant to impacts. The optional window package allows you to configure the Crafter to meet your needs - no windows to windows all around, it's up to you.
More than just a spacious loading compartment, you’ll find clever touches integrated in every detail to make transporting cargo or passengers feel effortless. Whether that’s the accessible grab handles and 12V charging sockets as standard or the optional LED roof lighting and Climatic air conditioning, there’s plenty of ways to make your Crafter ready for the way you want to do business.
A little more won't hurt. Add even more function to your new vehicle with a selection of optional accessories. Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only5
The Volkswagen roof bars serve as the ideal base system for all attachments Easily transport larger and longer objects on the roof. Maximum roof bar load limit for 3-bar set is 150kg and 50kg for a single bar. Only available in conjunction with factory optional roof rail system.
Helps reduce window fogging and deflect wind and rain.
The Volkswagen Genuine rubber mats protect your vehicle interior from dirt and moisture. They are designed to fit perfectly, are easy to clean and have a non-slip underside.
The securing net can be attached directly to the vehicle's factory lashing points or to any position on the optional airline rails integrated into the vehicle floor using the optional tiedown belt fittings.
2. Payload is defined as the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) minus the Kerb Mass. Payload is the maximum combined weight of occupants, cargo, added structures and tow ball down weight (when towing). GVM must not be exceeded.
4. Safety technologies are designed to assist the driver, but should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices.
5. Wireless App-Connect featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® & wireless Android Auto™ is compatible for selected apps with the latest smartphone versions of iOS and Android, active data service required, optional connection cable (sold separately).
6. Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only. The above accessories may have an effect on fuel efficiency. Items such as sports equipment, cargo carriers and bike racks are shown for illustration purposes only.
7. 5-Year Care Plan for the price of a 3-Year Care Plan is available for eligible Volkswagen Amarok (up to and including Model Year 2022), Caddy, California Caravelle, Crafter, Multivan and Transporter models only. Amarok (MY23 onwards) is not eligible for this promotion. Purchase a 5-Year Care Plan between 01/01/2023 and 31/12/2023 at https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/owners-service/service-repairs-parts/care-plans.html or from an authorised Volkswagen Dealer. 5-Year Care Plan covers standard items as contained in each scheduled service interval only. The service intervals occur every 15,000 KM/12 months (whichever occurs first) for all models except Model Year 2018 to current Crafter and Model Year 2021 and 2022 Amarok models, which are scheduled to occur every 20,000 km/12 months (whichever occurs first). These Care Plans can only be purchased prior to the first scheduled service and up to 22,500 km/15 months (whichever occurs first) for all models except Model Year 2018 to current Crafter and Model Year 2021 and 2022 Amarok models which is 30,000 km/15 months (whichever occurs first). The timeframe takes effect from when the vehicle is first reported in our system as ‘sold’. Discount structure varies by model. For details of what is not included in a scheduled service, please refer to the program terms and conditions. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right to extend, withdraw or change all offers.
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