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2021 Volkswagen Transporter 6.1 price and specs: Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan

The updated Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan ranges have been outlined ahead of their showroom arrival late this year.


Details and pricing for the updated Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle and Multivan 6.1 vehicles have been announced, ahead of their showroom arrival in November 2020.

This represents the first major upgrade to the range since 2016.

The entire line-up now comes with city emergency braking (CEB), crosswind assistance, blind-spot monitoring, rear traffic alert, and multi-collision braking. Apple Carplay and Android Auto connectivity remain standard across all models.

The changes are distinguished by a subtle redesign of the grille and front bumper, new tail-lights, new dashboard and revised instrument cluster.

Pricing for most models has risen, with increases generally between $500 and $6000. Some variants have dropped in price.

Volkswagen's five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty is unchanged with the update.

The 81kW TDI250 (five-speed manual), 110kW TDI340 (six-speed manual or seven-speed 'DSG' automatic), and 146kW TDI450 (seven-speed DSG or DSG 4MOTION) comprise the available powertrains across the range.

The short-wheelbase Volkswagen Transporter van will be offered with all three engine options.

Prices start from $38,990 plus-on road costs for the TDI250 manual. This represents a $1500 increase on the previous iteration of the vehicle.

The short-wheelbase TDI450 with a seven-speed DSG 4MOTION is priced from $53,990 plus on road costs. This represents a $500 drop in cost.

The long-wheelbase variant is only available with the TDI340 or TDI450 power options.

Prices start from $44,990 plus on-road costs for the less powerful engine option. This represents a price increase of $3,600 over the older model.

The flagship TDI450 with a seven-speed DSG 4MOTION starts from $56,990 plus on road costs. It previously cost $3000 less.

The short- and long-wheelbase Volkswagen Transporter Crewvan is only offered with the TDI340 engine.

The short-wheelbase variant It is priced from $51,490 plus on-road costs. This is up $5,500 on the pre-facelift version.

The long-wheelbase Crewvan starts at $54,490. Prices previously started $6,500 lower.

The Volkswagen Transporter cab-chassis option is now only powered by the TDI450 unit.

The single-cab-chassis is priced from $55,490 plus on-road costs. It was previously available with the TDI340, and was priced from $46,990 plus on-road costs.

The double-cab version is priced from $57,490 plus on-road costs. This is up $4,300.

Overseas models shown. Note: above opaque window appearance is likely a photo-editing error.

The Volkswagen Caravelle people-mover is offered only with the TDI340, as a “Trendline” model grade. It is priced from $58,990 plus on-road costs.

This is up $6,400 from the previous model.

The short-wheelbase Volkswagen Multivan is now offered with the TDI340 as a “Comfortline Premium” model, or the TDI450 in the “Highline” grade.

The long-wheelbase Volkswagen Multivan is only available with the TDI450, and is badged as “Comfortline Exec".

The “Comfortline Premium” Multivan starts at $61,990 plus on road costs.

The “Highline” Multivan starts from $84,990 plus on road costs.

The “Comfortline Exec” Multivan starts from $87,990 plus on road costs.


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