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Volkswagen Crafter Runner 2018 review: snapshot
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The Volkswagen Crafter Runner is a light commercial vehicle that's available as a medium wheelbase or long wheelbase van in a single mechanical spec.
What we like
- High safety standards
- Comfortable
- Built tough
What we don't
- 103kW engine a bit underdone
- Polyurethane steering wheel
- Rubber floor can be slippery
What we like
- High safety standards
- Comfortable
- Built tough
What we don't
- 103kW engine a bit underdone
- Polyurethane steering wheel
- Rubber floor can be slippery
The Volkswagen Crafter Runner is a light commercial vehicle that's available as a medium wheelbase or long wheelbase van in a single mechanical spec.
It's powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that makes 103kW and 340Nm, and drives the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
The third generation Crafter launched in 2017, and is now entirely produced by Volkswagen. Previous generations were rebadged Mercedes-Benz Sprinters. The Crafter is available in 59 variants, based on three platform sizes (MWB, LWB and LWB with overhang), three body styles (single row van, single row cab-chassis and dual-row cab-chassis) and with four powertrain combos (103kW/340Nm with 6sp manual or 8spd auto, and 130kW/410Nm with 6sp manual or 8sp auto).
The Crafter is fitted with AEB, side wind assist and front/rear parking sensors and rear camera as standard, along with automatic headlights, air con, an eight-inch multimedia infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and rubber floor lining.
Range and Specs
| Vehicle | Specs | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 TDI 400 MWB | 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN | No recent listings | 2018 Volkswagen Crafter 2018 35 TDI 400 MWB Pricing and Specs |
| 35 TDI 340 LWB | 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN | No recent listings | 2018 Volkswagen Crafter 2018 35 TDI 340 LWB Pricing and Specs |
| 50 TDI 400 LWB XL | 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN | No recent listings | 2018 Volkswagen Crafter 2018 50 TDI 400 LWB XL Pricing and Specs |
| 50 TDI 340 LWB (5t) | 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SP MAN | No recent listings | 2018 Volkswagen Crafter 2018 50 TDI 340 LWB (5t) Pricing and Specs |
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