2008 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

Up to

2500kg

The towing capacity of the 2008 Volkswagen Transporter supports up to 2500kg. This is a braked figure, while the maximum load for any vehicle without using trailer brakes is 750kg, if rated to tow that much in the first place. Kilograms can also be expressed as kilos, and if you want to know the tow rating in tonnes, just divide the kg figure by 1000. But, before you try towing with any car, ute, van, SUV or 4x4, be sure to check with the manufacturer or your owner's manual to ensure your 2008 Volkswagen Transporter matches the example listed here.

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2008 Volkswagen Transporter braked* towing capacity

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2008 Volkswagen Transporter	Specs	Braked capacity
(Lwb)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2500kg
(Swb)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Crewvan (LWB)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Crewvan (SWB)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2500kg
(Lwb)	Specs: 3.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2500kg
(Swb)	Specs: 3.2L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC TIPTRONIC	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Lwb)	Specs: 1.9L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2200kg
(Swb)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Crewvan (LWB)	Specs: 1.9L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2200kg
Crewvan (SWB)	Specs: 1.9L, Diesel, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2200kg
Crewvan 4 Mtn (Lwb)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Crewvan 4 Mtn (Swb)	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2500kg
Lwb 4 Motion	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2200kg
Swb 4 Motion	Specs: 2.5L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Lwb)	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg
(Swb)	Specs: 2.0L, Premium Unleaded Petrol, 5 SPEED MANUAL	Braked capacity: 2000kg

* Requires braking on both wheels on at least one axle of the towed load.

2008 Volkswagen Transporter Towing Capacity

2008 Volkswagen Transporter braked* towing capacity

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