Volkswagen Transporter Optional Features
16" ‘Miyato’ alloy wheels.
6.5J x 16 alloy wheels with 215/65 R16 tyres. Available for all engine versions.
17" ‘Solace’ alloy wheels.
7J x 17 alloy wheels with 235/55 R17 tyres. 130PS and 174PS engines only.
Air conditioning.
Manual air conditioning is available for all Transporter models. Rear air conditioning is also available on window van and shuttle SE models.
Bulkhead - full-height.
A robust full-height steel bulkhead, is available for short and long wheelbase panel vans. Image also illustrates optional left and right side sliding doors and full-height load side lining.
Bulkhead - half-height.
A robust half-height steel bulkhead is available for short and long wheelbase panel vans. Image also illustrates optional left and right side sliding doors and full-height load side lining.
Comfort seats for driver and front passenger.
Comfort seats add armrests to driver’s seat (height and lumbar adjustment are standard) and a single passenger seat with armrests, height and lumbar adjustment (except Transporter shuttle).
Cruise control.
Speeds over approximately 20mph can be set and maintained until brake or clutch are activated.
Dropside body - alloy.
This factory fitted alloy dropside body, for chassis and double cab, features a folding step and load lashing points. There are eight load lashing points on the chassis cab, and six on the double cab. They fold down and sit flush within the load platform when not in use.
Electric pack.
Consists of electric windows and electric heated and adjustable door mirrors. Controls are conveniently positioned on driver’s door and include internal locking control on panel van and window van. Fitted as standard on Transporter shuttle models.
Electrically operated side sliding doors.
To add flexibility and convenience, both the window van and shuttle's standard side sliding doors can be upgraded to electric operation allowing conventional opening, by dash switch or remote control. This upgrade also includes safety sensors.
Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP).
ESP provides greater safety and stability, this is achieved by the inclusion of Active Rollover Protection (ARP), added braking power for fully laden vehicles, prefill to reduce stopping distance and improved hydraulic brake assist. Available as an option to all models (standard on 130PS 4MOTION® window vans).
Full-height bulkhead with sliding window.
A full-height steel bulkhead with a convenient sliding window is available and can be specified on short and long wheelbase panel vans. There is also a full-height bulkhead available without a window.
Full-height bulkhead with window.
A full-height steel bulkhead with window can be specified on short and long wheelbase panel vans. A full-height bulkhead is also available without a window.
Full-height load side lining.
Hard wearing full-height hardboard side lining, painted in grey, can be fitted to short and long wheelbase panel vans.
Heated seats.
Heated driver and front passenger seats are individually adjustable and provide extra comfort in cold conditions.
Parking heater with timer.
The parking heater works independently of the heating and ventilation system. A timer enables the heater to be used when stationary as well as on the move. It’s ideal for automatically defrosting the vehicle on frosty mornings. Operation by remote control is also available.
Parking sensors.
Rear sensors can be fitted to the rear bumper to ease parking by alerting the driver to obstructions with an acoustic warning. Available as an option to panel vans, window vans and shuttle. The Transporter shuttle SE also has the option of front and rear parking sensors.
Passenger, side and front curtain airbags.
All Transporters can have a passenger airbag. Transporters with single passenger seat can also have passenger airbag with side and curtain airbags. The Transporter shuttle has a passenger airbag as standard.
Roof load rack preparation.
These built-in rails in the roof channels, enable quick and easy mounting of roof systems to low roof Transporter panel van, window van and shuttle models. Not in conjunction with medium or high roof options.
Satellite navigation system.
The perfect solution to help you quickly get from A to B. There are two systems available offering dynamic route guidance, one with monochromatic screen (illustrated) or a colour screen. Both units replace the standard radio, where fitted (audio CD’s cannot be played when using navigation function).
Sliding and tilting sunroof.
Made of glass and featuring an integral sun shield, the electrically operated sliding and tilting sunroof can be controlled using automatic pre-selection.
Tailgate.
A tailgate, with or without window, can be specified on Transporter panel van and window van models. The glazed tailgate features heated rear window and wash/wipe and is fitted as standard on Transporter shuttle as well as low and medium roof window van models.
Towbar.
A fixed towbar can be fitted to all Transporter models. A detachable towbar is also available for panel van and window van models. Both feature a 13 pin socket. An adapter is available from Van Centres, to allow connection to twin 7 pin sockets.
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