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The commercial vans are also changing and their cabins are now offering car-like comfort and tech features. Volkswagen Transporter is making improvements and the new model is much refined and fuel efficient than the previous one. Deft touches to the exterior also make the vehicle stands out when putting side by side with the predecessor model. Bumpers and lights have been redesigned and the LED daytime lights are the most prominent change and it is particularly taken from the passenger vehicles of the company. The van has the largest body design variations among the commercial load carriers. The vehicle comes with two different wheelbases and it surely offers relaxation in dimensions of the cargo area. Euro6 compliant power units ensure the required curb over the carbon emission. Apart from the diesel engine, a petrol power train has also been added to the range in the latest model due to the diesel engine carbon emission scandal. The TDI 2.0-litre engine claims 48mpg average on a mixed cycle and it is remarkable for this size of the commercial vehicle. Reconditioned Volkswagen Transporter engines are therefore preferred by the buyers when they need a replacement of power generators for old vans. Many used car engine dealers put Volkswagen Transporter engines for sale and also provide the facility of replacing them.
The interior has been made more comfortable with the use of new material for the seats and the optional trim levels. The driver now gets assistance to drive the van more efficiently and the safety features have also been made as standard features for the range. That is why not only you can drive with greater ease but also feel safer than ever before. Post-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and automatic braking are part of the specifications. The driver monitoring system is also present in all transporter vans and it has audio and visual signals trigger possibility in case of finding the person holding the driving wheel seem tired. But the only reason for the popularity of the Transporter vans is not just the inclusion of the car like features but meeting the requirements of commercial weight towing handlers. This van-based MPV is known for the cabin refinement and handling characteristics which are not offered by many others in the segment. The grunt of the diesel engine is obvious but it is only when the pedal is pushed harder and in this model, it is very rare due to plenty of low down torque.
The cabin at the front is not spacious enough to allow a taller person to stretch legs on a long journey. The seat is also cannot be moved back as there is not enough space either. The steering is light in weight and the car like pedals let you drive this vehicle with greater ease. The base level turbo diesel engine has not very powerful output but the torque it produces is 220 Nm which makes it punchy in character just like the old Transporter. It also poses it stronger than it really is. In this way, it continues to be the leader in pulling loaded vehicle bustling about the town. The twin-turbo diesel is not as gutsy in performance as one expects from it to perform under load. A couple of years ago new units were also added in the lineup. In fact, the 2.0-litre engine with two power variants is a good option for the drivers usually remain on the city roads.
The front cabin has been built with the greater practical approach so it is not only looking nice but has a number of storage places too. But the soft plastic surface is hard to find though it is durable and looks nice. Though the utility is the main focus to build the cabin of a commercial van the selection of just hard plastic is not welcomed. Multimedia system is a nice inclusion and taken from the passenger cars of the company. In this way, the van has an edge over the contenders and also indicates the futuristic approach of Volkswagen to bring technology in this segment too.
