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Volkswagen Industrial Automobiles Australia has introduced pricing and specs for its seventh-generation (T7) Transporter, which is able to embrace the first-ever absolutely electrical variant of the long-running German supply van.
Arriving in showrooms from October, the brand new Transporter will initially be accessible in each short- and long-wheelbase physique types, with front- and all-wheel drive diesel powertrains, together with rear-wheel drive electrical energy in two physique lengths.
The outgoing Transporter van’s guide choice is not going to be carried over, nor will the bottom 80kW/250Nm TDI diesel engine. That leaves the brand new 125kW/390Nm 2.0-litre TDI diesel as the one inside combustion variant accessible at launch, paired completely with an eight-speed computerized.
That raises the Transporter’s beginning worth to $58,590 earlier than on-roads for the brand new entry-level SWB TDI 125kW, up from $45,890 earlier than on-roads for the outgoing SWB T6.1 TDI250 five-speed guide.
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The T6.1 SWB TDI340 was most equal to the brand new base grade, although. It was fitted with a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission and priced from $52,690 earlier than on-road prices – nonetheless a distinction of $5900.
The brand new electrical model, in the meantime, is priced from $83,590 earlier than on-roads for the SWB, and $85,590 earlier than on-roads for the LWB. It utilises a rear-mounted electrical motor producing 210kW of energy and 415Nm of torque, which is fed by a 64kWh battery – electrical driving vary has but to be confirmed.
Apparently, pricing for the electrical Transporter (often known as the e-Transporter abroad) is barely $3600 dearer than that of the ID. Buzz Cargo. That’s regardless of it being noticeably longer and wider, albeit with a smaller battery than the Cargo’s 84kWh unit.
The brand new Transporter measures 5050mm lengthy in SWB guise, whereas the LWB is 5450mm lengthy (each 146mm longer than the T6.1). It’s additionally 128mm wider at 2032mm, and rides atop wheelbases measuring both 3100mm or 3500mm.
Load quantity measures both 5.8m³ or 6.8m³, relying on the wheelbase, whereas diesel payloads vary from 917kg to 1062kg. Electrical variations supply payloads of 760kg (LWB) to 806kg (SWB), and a braked towing capability of two.3 tonnes, whereas diesels supply 2.0-tonne or 2.8-tonne towing with FWD and AWD drivetrains respectively.
Now normal are LED headlights and tail-lights, heated three-abreast seating, wi-fi smartphone connectivity, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and 7 USB ports.
A full suite of security gear – together with adaptive cruise management, autonomous emergency braking, parking help, and a reversing digital camera – comes as normal, whereas patrons can choice Matrix LED headlights ($2590), a digital rear-view mirror with dashcam ($1990), and a surround-view digital camera ($690).
A number of configurability choices are additionally accessible. This contains no-cost choices like a entrance double bench seat or a load partition delete, whereas a further aspect door, rear barn doorways, powered aspect doorways, aspect home windows, wood ground coverings, metal underbody safety, body-coloured bumpers, and a second battery will price additional.
The brand new Transporter debuted abroad in 2024. It marked the primary new Transporter technology in practically a decade, because the T6 mannequin was launched in 2016 and comprehensively up to date in 2019 for the T6.1.
Volkswagen Australia’s introduction of the brand new Transporter continues its ‘yr of the van’ marketing campaign, which was already underway with the launches of the electrical ID. Buzz, T7 Multivan, and up to date Caddy and Crafter.
The battery-powered Transporter would be the German model’s second business electrical car (EV) accessible in Australia after the ID. Buzz.
The Transporter vary can also be on account of broaden within the first half of 2026 with the arrival of a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, alongside further variants together with the five-seat SWB and LWB Crewvan, and a dual-cab LWB six-seater.
2026 Volkswagen Transporter pricing is as follows:
| Mannequin | Value earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Van SWB TDI 125kW FWD | $58,590 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Van LWB TDI 125kW FWD | $60,590 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Van SWB TDI 125kW AWD | $62,590 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Van LWB TDI 125kW AWD | $64,590 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Van SWB BEV 210kW RWD | $83,590 |
| 2026 Volkswagen Transporter Van LWB BEV 210kW RWD | $85,590 |
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