The Crafter - Great for business
Built for the toughest jobs
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles understands that time is money and your business needs a vehicle that you can rely on; a vehicle that can handle the pressures of doing business in the most flexible and economical way. By combining rugged versatility, cutting-edge engineering and a business-orientated approach, the new Crafter is the ultimate transport solution. Offering reliability, durability and adaptability all rolled into one package with the efficiency to match, the new Crafter is practically tailor-made for your requirements. Its robust nature can cope with the most taxing road conditions and the fuel-efficient, economically friendly TDI engine makes it perfectly suited to the transportation demands of the typical South African business.
Crafter highlights
Safety
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Convenience
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Innovative Technology
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Technology and convenience
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.
Supporting you and your cargo
Convenience
Take it all the first time
Industrious and dependable, the new Crafter is your ultimate business partner. With its 75 litre fuel tank, sturdy frame and generous loading capacity, the Crafter will deliver no matter what. Boasting a loading capacity ranging between 10.7m3 and 17.5m3, the Crafter can handle any load thrown at it. With one of the longest loading spaces in its class of up to 4.6m, you’ll never have to leave anything behind.
Loading and unloading from the back is made easy through two rear wing doors or through the left-hand side 1.3m wide sliding door. For even more convenience, a sliding door is optional for the right-hand side as well. The flexible and practical nature of the Crafter makes it suited to a variety of applications. With a payload capacity of up to 2.5 tons and torque of up to 340Nm, even the heaviest loads feel light.
The Crafter is available in a 3.5 ton GVM version and a 5 ton GVM version. Choose between two wheelbases - 3,640mm or 4,490mm - three body lengths and three different roof configurations. So no matter what your business or how tough the job, the new Crafter offers the perfect solution to meet your transportation requirements.
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.
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.
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
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.
Trim Levels
Expect a little more
Warranty Booklet
Roadside Assistance
Repairs and checks
