Rear view of the Volkswagen Crafter van parked near house with man around it.

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Crafter Van
Great for business

Load length3,450 - 4,855mm
Load volume9.3 - 18.4m³
Load width1,832mm
Payload1,106 - 3,003kg
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The best tool for your trade

If anyone knows business, it’s the Crafter. This van has been designed with the perfect blend of utility, versatility and comfort to meet your every need. With over a hundred customisable options, the Crafter has everything to help get your business running. All that’s left to do is slap your logo on it.

Volkswagen Crafter van parked with camping setup.

Man opening the back door of the Volkswagen Crafter van.

Crafted by you, for you

Man walking past Volkswagen crafter van with his luggage.

Crafted by you, for you

A Crafter for every occasion

Site visits, heavy hauls, airport runs – the Volkswagen Crafter can be customised for any requirement. With options for engines, wheelbases, roof heights and weight capabilities, it’s easy to build your Crafter your way.

The all-rounder

Comfortable, practical and designed to handle everyday transportation jobs with ease, this iconic van has everything you need to make tough jobs look effortless.

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The power lifters

The Crafter Heavy Duty range includes the Crafter 50 and 55 they come with all the comfort and smarts of the Crafter 35, but with an upgraded suspension, rear-wheel drive and dual rear wheels for increased traction.

The Crafter 50 has a GVM of 4.49 tonnes and is drivable on a standard license. When the going gets tough, Crafter 55 gets tougher with a GVM of up to 5.5 tonnes to help make heavy duty jobs feel easier than ever.

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Build your Crafter

An everyday transporter or something a bit tougher? Choose a more powerful engine in your build to switch between the Crafter 35 and the heavy-duty Crafter 50 and 55.

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Your workplace with the lot

Running a business can be a lot of work. At least the Crafter can do some of the heavy lifting for you. Simply build and customise it to suit you and your business needs.

Volkswagen Crafter Van with 3 length choices

One van fits all

One van fits all.

Build your Crafter your way. Choose between 3 different lengths and heights to find your perfect combination.

Medium wheelbase
Load length: 3,450 mm | vehicle length: 5,986 mm
Long wheelbase
Load length: 4,300 mm | vehicle length: 6,836 mm
Long Wheelbase with Overhang
Load length: 4,855 mm (plus overhang)
Vehicle length: 7,391 mm
Medium roof
Vehicle height: 2,355 mm
High roof
Vehicle height: 2,590 mm
Super high roof
Vehicle height: 2,798 mm

Ready for business

MWB (Medium wheelbase).

The Crafter’s wide sliding doors allow pallet access and can open to 1,311mm with a load compartment height of up to 2,196mm. It accommodates 4-6 Euro pallets depending on your wheelbase and has rear barn doors that open 180 degrees or an upgraded 270 degrees.

If strength is needed, the heavy-duty Crafter 50 has reinforced suspension, more powerful engines and dual rear wheels with rear-wheel drive to help you haul up to a 2-tonne payload. The Crafter 55 offers even stronger suspension for a maximum payload of up to 3 tonnes.²

Move the way you want

The Crafter has two powerful diesel engines designed specifically for commercial vehicles: the TDI340 with 340Nm torque or TDI410 with 410Nm torque. It also features an optional 8-speed full automatic gearbox with a torque converter that can be combined with all systems. That way, it’s never manual labour for you. This van is available with three drive systems: Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and 4MOTION.

Supporting you and your cargo

The Crafter's innovative and intelligent driver assistance and safety systems help to keep you stress-free and your cargo in tact.

Front Assist with City Emergency Braking.

Your guardian angel

Front Assist with City Emergency Braking.

All Volkswagen vans come with a suite of innovative safety features as standard. Some of the features include Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Multi-Collision Brake, Crosswind Assist and Front and Rear Park Distance Control. These technologies have been designed to assist you in everyday driving and on the job³.

Everything you need on-the-go

Whatever your trade, the Crafter has a range of features that make it a comfortable, connected and convenient workspace.

Interior design of the Volkswagen Crafter Van.

Storage

The perfect workplace

The Crafter provides ample storage solutions throughout the cabin, four cup holders, two 12V sockets and a USB-C port in the dashboard. Your back is taken care of with Comfort Seat Plus: the driver seat comes with longitudinal and height adjustment, electrical 4-way adjustable lumbar support, adjustable backrest and seat cushion angle as well as two adjustable armrests. Optional seat heating and ErgoActive Suspension Seat, certified 14-way adjustable seat, is also available.

Infotainment

Your tech-savvy toolbelt

It’s easy to get the job done with our tech. App-Connect⁴ allows you to display selected apps, maps and music on your phone via Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™. You can stay focused on the road by handling calls, working the radio and media functions using voice commands. And if you’re looking for more entertainment, the Crafter includes an 6.5” colour touchscreen display, AM/FM radio, USB-C input and and four speakers.

Carry all you want

Lock it in

Secure your cargo with up to 14 lashing rings recessed into the floor, lashing rails on all of the walls and an optional interior roof rack. The optional Universal Floor has been designed to be the ideal base for retrofitting shelving and cupboard systems available from a range of manufacturers.

On your side

There are two different optional side trims available: half height and full height. The load compartment cladding is made of plastic hollow chamber panels and is especially robust. It’s fitted from the floor to the roof frame and is exceptionally easy to clean. You can also choose the optional 5mm thick plywood panels which are highly durable and makes the side cladding especially resistant to impacts. The optional window package allows you to configure the Crafter to meet your needs - no windows to windows all around, it's up to you.

A clever companion

More than just a spacious loading compartment, you’ll find clever touches integrated in every detail to make transporting cargo or passengers feel effortless. Whether that’s the accessible grab handles and 12V charging sockets as standard or the optional LED roof lighting and Climatic air conditioning, there’s plenty of ways to make your Crafter ready for the way you want to do business.

Crafter Van accessories

A little more won't hurt. Add even more function to your new vehicle with a selection of optional accessories. Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only⁵.

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Roof bars

The Volkswagen roof bars serve as the ideal base system for all attachments Easily transport larger and longer objects on the roof. Maximum roof bar load limit for 3-bar set is 150kg and 50kg for a single bar. Only available in conjunction with factory optional roof rail system.

Slimline weather shields

Helps reduce window fogging and deflect wind and rain.

All-weather mats

The Volkswagen Genuine rubber mats protect your vehicle interior from dirt and moisture. They are designed to fit perfectly, are easy to clean and have a non-slip underside.

Load securing system

The securing net can be attached directly to the vehicle’s factory lashing points or to any position on the optional airline rails integrated into the vehicle floor using the optional tiedown belt fittings.

Commercial Vehicle Care Plan offers

Service expert inspecting a vehicle engine.

For new Commercial Vehicles

2 Scheduled Services on us

Your Commercial Vehicle deserves great value and great quality servicing. So for a limited time only, we're offering 5-year Care Plans for the price of a 3-year Care Plan.⁶

Offer available on Care Plans purchased before 31st December 2023 on eligible vehicles only.