At a glance
A wide-ranging large van and cab-chassis platform for high-volume and heavier-duty applications.
- Large van and cab-chassis; standard and heavy duty
- Diesel powertrain
- Available now in New Zealand
Available nowDiesel
NZ van model guide
Volkswagen Crafter
A wide-ranging large van and cab-chassis platform for high-volume and heavier-duty applications.
Current published starting point$91,990Prices and capacities vary by body, grade, fitted accessories and delivery timing.
NZ status: Current Crafter van and cab-chassis range listed by Volkswagen New Zealand.
- Cargo
- 9.3–18.4m³
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked by variant
- Power
- 103–130kW
- Drive
- Front, rear or all-wheel drive; variant dependent
Work-first research
Everything important, without the brochure clutter
A wide-ranging large van and cab-chassis platform for high-volume and heavier-duty applications. This work-first guide separates verified New Zealand information from the questions that still need a written answer for the exact vehicle.
Published specifications
- Engine / system
- 2.0L turbo-diesel
- Power
- 103–130kW
- Towing
- Up to 3,500kg braked by variant
- Cargo / tub
- 9.3–18.4m³
- Key dimensions
- Load length 3,201–4,606mm
- Driveline
- Front, rear or all-wheel drive; variant dependent
Price & variants
$91,990Compare the exact body, grade, on-road costs, fitted work equipment, delivery date and finance conditions—not only the headline price.
Work capability
Start with the completed vehicle: crew, tools, stock, tray or fit-out, accessories and any regular trailer.
- Large fit-out
- Heavy payload
- Delivery
- Fleet
Cargo dimensions
- Cargo
- 9.3–18.4m³
- Dimensions
- Load length 3,201–4,606mm
Powertrain
- Powertrain
- Diesel
- Engine / system
- 2.0L turbo-diesel
- Power
- 103–130kW
Best suited to
Large fit-outHeavy payloadDeliveryFleet
Use this as a shortlist starting point. The final decision should follow a loaded test drive and a written, itemised offer.
Things to consider
- Payload after people, accessories and permanently carried equipment
- Service access, replacement transport and parts support
- Real delivery timing and any stock or allocation conditions
Dealer offers
Send one clear brief covering vehicle, work, setup, location and timing. Relevant participating dealers can respond where coverage is available.
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Read guideSpecification recordChecked 25 August 2026
Volkswagen New Zealand Crafter ↗. Values are published New Zealand model-family figures or explicitly labelled international manufacturer figures where the NZ page does not publish the field.
Image recordVolkswagen New Zealand Crafter model page · verified 25 August 2026
Official manufacturer asset used with attribution for vehicle identification and editorial comparison; not licensed for third-party advertising.
Common questions
Volkswagen Crafter NZ FAQs
Is the Volkswagen Crafter available in New Zealand?+
Current Crafter van and cab-chassis range listed by Volkswagen New Zealand. This status was checked 25 August 2026; confirm current stock and order timing with the supplying dealer.
Is the Volkswagen Crafter suitable for tradies?+
It can be if the exact cargo body, fit-out, payload and access match the written work brief. The model name alone is not enough.
Can I request Volkswagen Crafter offers?+
Yes. Add the model to your vehicle brief and allow alternatives if you want relevant dealers to explain another option. Response numbers vary with model, location, timing and participating coverage.