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 Crafter is the ultimate transport solution. Offering reliability, durability and adaptability all rolled into one package with the efficiency to match, the 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.
Highlights
Connected
Keep operations running smoothly with the Crafter’s innovative connectivity features; designed to keep teams, cargo, and schedules in perfect sync.
More powerful
From city routes to heavy loads, the Crafter’s 2.0 TDI engine and 8-speed auto gearbox delivers reliable, hassle-free performance, every day, on every job.
More variety
Discover more with the Crafter with customisable features and a variety of configurations, bringing a whole new world to your business.
- Safer
Wherever you’re going, the Crafter’s technologically inspired, intuitive safety features such as the Advanced Assist package will make sure you get there with peace of mind.
Technology and convenience
While you focus on getting the job done, the Crafter’s innovative and cutting-edge tech features like Customisable digital cockpit, multifunction steering wheel and inductive charging will help ease your path towards success.
Multifunction steering wheel
Hands on the wheel, eyes on the road
The Crafter’s smart and sophisticated multifunction steering wheel helps make sure you stay in charge of steering your business in the right direction.
Ports and connections
Inductive Charging
Your Uninterrupted Workflow. Forget the tangled cables and the dreaded low-battery warning. Inductive Charging keeps you powered up and productive, charging seamlessly as you go. Enjoy the freedom of a cable-free experience – so you can focus on the task at hand, not the power outlet.
Digital cluster
Customisable digital cluster
Enhance operational adaptability and driver efficiency with an adaptable digital cluster, designed to present key performance indicators and vehicle status in a user-defined format.
Bluetooth
Say “Hello” to your Crafter
At Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles we understand that as a business owner you have so much on your hands as it is, that's why the Bluetooth connectivity on Crafter allows you to handle business, hands-free.
Air conditioning
A pleasant climate for working on board
You’re more than capable of handling the everyday pressures of business. But just in case you need to stay cool under pressure, the Crafter’s aircon is always there when you need it.
Safety systems
Playing it safe as standard
When it comes to making sure you handle your business, the Crafter always has your back. But when it comes to parking, the Crafter’s Park Distance Control has your back, your front and your sides.
A Crafter for every occasion
The capable Crafter heavy duty range includes 2 models: The Crafter 35 and the Crafter 50.
Highlights on the Crafter 35 include an all-new TDI engine, long wheelbase variant, Optional App Connect with customisable digital cockpit, and Aircon as standard. The Crafter 50 features a first of its kind 8-speed automatic gearbox variant.
Crafter Heavy Duty 50 Van
Heavy lifting? Light work.
- Standard wheelbase
- Long wheelbase
- Extra-long wheelbase
- Standard roof
- High roof
- Super high roof
Convenience
Strong, versatile and reliable
Take it all the first time
Robust and reliable. The Crafter boasts a payload of up to 2.5 tons and a loading length of 4,606mm, making sure that no job ever becomes a burden. And with rear doors that open 1800 and 2700 depending on the model, you’ll always be open for business.
To make sure your business goes exactly where you want it to, the Crafter’s engine upgrades will help you take it there. Both the Crafters 35 and 50 feature 2.0l TDI engines. Crafter 35 features a 103 and 130kW engine variants, Crafter 50 features 120kW manual.
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.
Size
One van fits all
One van fits all.
Build your Crafter your way. Choose between 3 different lengths and heights to find your perfect combination.
- Medium wheelbase
Load length: 3,450 mm | vehicle length: 5,986 mm - Long wheelbase
Load length: 4,300 mm | vehicle length: 6,836 mm - Long wheelbase with Overhang
Load length: 4,855 mm (plus overhang)
Vehicle length: 7,391 mm - Medium roof
Vehicle height: 2,355 mm - High roof
Vehicle height: 2,590 mm - Super high roof
Vehicle height: 2,798 mm
Loadability
Ready for business
The Crafter’s wide sliding doors allow pallet access and can open to 1,311mm with a load compartment height of up to 2,196mm. It accommodates 4-6 Euro pallets depending on your wheelbase and has rear barn doors that open 180 degrees or an upgraded 270 degrees.
If strength is needed, the heavy-duty Crafter 50 has reinforced suspension, more powerful engines and dual rear wheels with rear-wheel drive to help you haul up to a 2-tonne payload. The Crafter 50 offers even stronger suspension for a maximum payload of up to 3 tonnes.2
Engines & Drive types
Move the way you want
The Crafter has two powerful diesel engines designed specifically for commercial vehicles: the TDI with 340Nm torque or TDI with 410Nm torque. It also features an optional 8-speed full automatic gearbox with a torque converter that can be combined with all systems. That way, it’s never manual labour for you. This van is available with three drive systems: Front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and 4MOTION.
Carry all you want
Load securing
Lock it in
Robust and reliable. The Crafter boasts a payload of up to 2.5 tons and a loading length of 4,606mm, making sure that no job ever becomes a burden. And with rear doors that open 1800 and 2700 depending on the model, you’ll always be open for business.
To make sure your business goes exactly where you want it to, the Crafter’s engine upgrades will help you take it there. Both the Crafters 35 and 50 feature 2.0l TDI engines. Crafter 35 features a 103 and 130kW engine variants, Crafter 50 features 120kW manual.
Compartment features
A clever companion
More than just a spacious loading compartment, you’ll find clever touches integrated in every detail to make transporting cargo or passengers feel effortless. Whether that’s the accessible grab handles and 12V charging sockets as standard or the optional LED roof lighting and Climatic air conditioning, there’s plenty of ways to make your Crafter ready for the way you want to do business.
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
Bus Conversion ready
- Body-colored high roof (load compartment height 1861 mm)
- Rear wing doors without window apertures (hinges with maximum opening angle of 270°)
- Trailer hitch preparation
- Rubber floor covering in cab
- Airbag for driver and front passenger with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Electronic parking brake
- Hill start assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Park distance control in front and rear
- Active Info Display:10" TFT Multi-function colour display
- Electronically controlled air conditioning system
- Keyless start: Push start button
- "Radio Composition" with 10.4-inch colour touchscreen
- Infotainment System: Radio Composition (10.4-inch) colour touchscreen
Panel Van
- Body-colored high roof (load compartment height 1861 mm)
- Rear wing doors without window apertures (hinges with maximum opening angle of 270°)
- Trailer hitch preparation
- Rubber floor covering in cab
- Airbag for driver and front passenger with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Electronic parking brake
- Hill start assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Park distance control in front and rear
- Active Info Display:10" TFT Multi-function colour display
- Electronically controlled air conditioning system
- Keyless start: Push start button
- "Radio Composition" with 10.4-inch colour touchscreen
- Infotainment System: Radio Composition (10.4-inch) colour touchscreen
Panel Van (LCV)
- Body-colored high roof (load compartment height 1861 mm)
- Rear wing doors without window apertures (hinges with maximum opening angle of 270°)
- Trailer hitch preparation
- Rubber floor covering in cab
- Airbag for driver and front passenger with front passenger airbag deactivation
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
- Tire pressure monitoring system
- Electronic parking brake
- Hill start assist
- Crosswind Assist
- Park distance control in front and rear
- Active Info Display:10" TFT Multi-function colour display
- Electronically controlled air conditioning system
- Keyless start: Push start button
- "Radio Composition" with 10.4-inch colour touchscreen
- Infotainment System: Radio Composition (10.4-inch) colour touchscreen
Test Drive
Get to know the Volkswagen model of your choice and arrange a test drive.