Ultimate ‘blank canvas’ van priced!

Volkswagen has revealed pricing for its 2026 Transporter mid-sized van.

It joins a refreshed line-up of commercial offerings, which includes facelifted versions of the Crafter large van, Caddy small van, and new electric-only ID.Buzz.

The 2026 Transporter is a new-generation vehicle, which again comes in either front- or all-wheel drive with a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine (125kW/390Nm) mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission or for the first time as a fully electric vehicle with a 210kW/415Nm rear-mounted electric motor.

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In addition, the Transporter continues to be available in both short wheelbase (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) forms for both powertrains.

It is priced between $58,590 for the entry-level SWB TDI version, to $85,590 for the top-spec LWB battery electric variant. See the full table of pricing below:

The new van represents a significant price increase over the outgoing version, which in automatic form started from $52,690, although also features a steep increase in standard equipment and modern amenities to account for the difference.

2026 Volkswagen Transporter TDI SWB standard equipment:

• LED headlights with automatic high beam
• LED tail-lights
• Keyless start
• Single-zone climate control
• Heated front seats
• 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• 13.0-inch multimedia touchscreen
• Four-speaker audio system
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Space-saver spare (TDI) or repair kit (BEV)
• Fabric seat trim with eight-way adjust for the driver and four-way adjust for the passenger
• Built-in sat-nav
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless phone charging
• Digital radio
• Seven USB ports
• 'GoConnect' app

As usual, the commercial van can be equipped with a range of options to increase specification if desired. See the range of optional extras below.

2026 Volkswagen Transporter options

• IQ Light Matrix LED headlights with high-beam control and dynamic light assist ($2590)
• 17-inch alloy wheel and tyre package ($1990)
• Digital rear-vision mirror with built-in dashcam ($1990)
• Body-coloured bumpers and mirrors ($1190)
• 360-degree parking camera ($690)
• Load partition delete (NCO)
• Middle seat delete (NCO)
• Second sliding door on driver’s side ($1190)
• Second sliding door with power assist for both sides ($3570)
• Side windows ($490 per side)
• Underbody protection for engine and transmission ($690)
• Dual-battery set-up ($780)
• Wooden floor covering with airline rails and shelf preparation ($1100 - $1590)
• Rear barn doors ($690)

The Transporter has two powertrain options, although it offers front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive in diesel form, with the electric version being rear-wheel drive only. See the specifications below:

2026 Volkswagen Transporter engine and transmission

The Transporter range also features a range of new dimensions and payload capacities depending on variant, see the relevant figures in the tables below:

2026 Volkswagen Transporter dimensions

2026 Volkswagen Transporter payload capacities

2026 Volkswagen Transporter towing capacities

The battery electric Transporter is equipped with a 64kWh battery pack which is yet to have its driving range confirmed by Volkswagen. However, the brand does confirm it will come equipped with 11kW AC charging and up to 125kW DC charging, which it says allows a 10 - 80 per cent charge time in 38 minutes.

In addition to the variants priced here, Volkswagen says a plug-in hybrid eHybrid Transporter will also be added to the range in 2026, alongside a Crewvan five-seat variant in both SWB and LWB body styles, as well as a dual-cab chassis model as a LWB six-seater.

2026 Volkswagen Transporter warranty and ownership

• Five years/unlimited kilometre warranty
• Five year care plan (price TBA)
• 12 months roadside assist
• 12 month/15,000km service interval

Sales of the Transporter have nose-dived in 2025 no doubt in anticipation of this new-generation model arriving. It is currently at the back of the pack (180 units) out-selling only the Peugeot Expert (155 units) and dated LDV V80 (38 units).

Leading the medium van segment is the Toyota HiAce which has a 47.7 per cent market share thus far in 2025, moving a whopping 6953 units. Next down the list is the Ford Transit Custom (2160 units) and Hyundai Staria Load (1959 units), with the Chinese LDV Deliver 7 storming up the charts to replace the once-popular low-cost G10.