The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter range of configurations is currently priced from $45,890.
Our most recent review of the 2026 Volkswagen Transporter resulted in a score of 7.1 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Stephen Ottley had this to say at the time: So has Volkswagen done enough with this new Transporter to win back buyers in what has become a highly-competitive van market?Based on our initial test drive of the Transporter, it’s safe to say Volkswagen has a good chance of regaining some lost ground. But it won’t be easy because there isn’t any particular area where the Transporter really sets itself apart from the competition.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Stephen Ottley liked most about this particular version of the Volkswagen Transporter: Quiet cabin, Bigger cargo area, Strong diesel engine
The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Rather than concentrate on a particular brand, the best advice is to find a vehicle with a full service history and signs that it has lived an easy life. Too often, commercial vehicles like vans are bought by their first owner and used and abused. They’re nearly always purchased with a job in mind, and that job can often wreck them or at least shorten their lives.
Sometimes, the down-time associated with proper servicing means that maintenance is skipped, other times the sheer weight of the cargo being carried puts a lot of strain on mechanical components. A van that has been used by, say, a pool chemical company might have been exposed to highly corrosive chemicals every day of its life and could be hiding lots of rust. Even a florist’s van might have every nook and cranny filled with potting mix, waiting to become damp and start the rusting process.
Another good idea is to buy a van that has already been converted to a camper. This conversion is not an inexpensive process, so letting the previous owner spend the money is a terrific concept. Keep an eye on the classifieds for a van that has done a tour of duty with a grey nomad or van-lifer, and is now up for sale as the owner moves on to something new.
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I don’t believe there’s an SUV that would meet your needs. The best and most sensible solution would be a peoplemover, like a Toyota Tarago, Hyundai iMax, VW Transporter.
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Most manufacturers have what they call "Filled for Life" transmissions, but they can still be serviced. Like you we believe VW should be more transparent when it comes to problems instead of adopting a head-in-the-sand approach, as they appear to do when confronted with a problem.
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The Volkswagen Transporter 2026 prices range from $45,890 for the basic trim level Van Tdi250 Swb to $66,090 for the top of the range Van Tdi450 Lwb 4Motion (3.2T).
Standard equipment on the 2026 Volkswagen Transporter van includes 16-inch steel wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, keyless ignition, climate control, cloth-trimmed seats, heated front seats and a four-speaker sound system.
The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter comes standard with a three-seat layout. There is a separate, multi-way adjustable seat for the driver and a connected bench for two passengers, with less adjustment.
Volkswagen is offering a wider variety of colours for the 2026 Transporter. There are nine to choose from - 'Clear White', 'Light Grey Metallic', 'Stone Grey', 'Graphite Dust Metallic', 'Dark Indigo Blue', 'Mightnight Black Metallic', 'Warm Green Metallic', 'Intensive Red' and 'Mid Blue Metallic'.
The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter cabin is well designed. There is a new 12-inch digital instrument display and a 13-inch multimedia touchscreen taking prominence on the dashboard. The multimedia system includes built-in navigation plus wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as digital radio. There’s also a wireless charging pad and seven USB ports spread around the cabin. There’s plenty of storage spots, a with a large shelf on top of the dashboard and multiple in-door shelves.
The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter is available, for the first time, with the choice of diesel, electric and plug-in hybrid.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder TDI makes 125kW/390Nm. It’s available either with front-wheel drive or Volkswagen’s '4Motion' all-wheel drive set-up.
The electric Transporter has a 210kW/415Nm electric motor and is rear-wheel drive.
The PHEV won't be available until 2026, but when it does arrive Volkswagen has confirmed it will be producing 171kW/205Nm.
The 2026 Volkswagen Trasnsporter is 150mm longer and the standard wheelbase has been stretched by 100mm, compared to the six-generation, which allows for even more cargo space.
Thanks to the extra length, the SWB has a 2.6m load length and 5.8 cubic metres of cargo space, while the LWB has 3.0m in length and 6.8 cubic metres. There’s also a steel fixed partition with window, window grille and load through hatch to stretch the usable space even more.
Claimed fuel economy for the 2026 Volkswagen Transporter TDI is 7.9L/100km for the 2WD and 8.4L/100km for the AWD. With its 70-litre fuel tank it has a theoretical driving range of 886km for the 2WD and 833km for the '4Motion' AWD. Volkswagen claims the electric Transporter has driving range of 330km.