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Vans A2Z.com Verdict
A tough workhorse that’s unlikely to disappoint. Shame about the AdBlue nonsense though.
With its aggressive-looking snarling front grille and square-shouldered demeanour on the highway, there’s no danger that you’ll mistake Volkswagen’s rear-wheel drive Crafter van for anything else. Grossing at from 3.0 to 5.0 tonnes, it offers payload capacities ranging from 936kg to a hefty 2,528kg. Load cubes extend from 7.5m3 to 17.0m3. Pop open the bonnet and you’ll find a 2.5-litre Euro 5 diesel at 88hp/250Nm, 109hp/300Nm, 136hp/330Nm or 163hp/360Nm. Odds are that it will be married to a six-speed manual gearbox.
Crafter is unusual for a light (ish) commercial in having to be topped up with AdBlue every so often. A mixture of urea and water, it’s sprayed into the exhaust gases as part of a process called Selective Catalytic Reduction aimed at reducing the output of harmful pollutants. The tank only needs to be refilled once every 10,000 to 14,000 miles but it is a job that really shouldn’t be necessary on a vehicle of this size. Forget to do it, however, and you’ll have to deal with a massive reduction in power and torque the next time you start the engine.
On the positive side it’s good to see that all Crafter vans feature Electronic Stability Programme as well as ABS and that a full-height steel bulkhead is a standard feature. Out on the highway Crafter rides and handles well and noise isn’t a significant issue. We’d opt for the 136hp engine if possible; the lower-powered versions can struggle on long, heavily-laden trips although they’re fine on urban delivery runs.
Crafter is covered by a generous three-year/unlimited-mileage warranty while oil change intervals are set at 12,500 miles if you’ve opted for the Time/Distance maintenance regime. Stick with the LongLife Service regime, however, and the intervals between visits to the workshop are allowed to vary depending on how you drive your vehicle.
Available on certain models is the 'Shiftmatic' lightweight gearbox which can be operated in either manual or automatic mode. In automatic mode all the gears are selected automatically by the control unit. In manual mode the driver pushes the gear lever forwards to change down or backwards to change up, giving all the benefits of a manual gearbox without the need for a manual clutch.
The Crafter is available as a chassis cab, a chassis double cab, a window van and with a variety of ready-to-go-to-work bodies under VW’s Engineered to Go scheme. The line-up also includes dropsides and Lutons.
Standard Equipment (core features):
30 litre AdBlue® tank
75 litre fuel tank with lockable cap
Externally adjustable external convex mirrors with indicators
Front & rear towing eyes, (front only on CR50 & double cab)
Heat reflective glass
Tyre repair kit & compressor
Driver’s seat with height, reach & rake adjustment
Dual passenger seat with storage box & folding tray in backrest
Interior light (including 2 reading lights)
Rubber floor covering
12V socket
Digital tachograph (CR50 only)
Dimmable dashboard illumination
Electric windows
Manually controlled heating system with charcoal filter & air recirculation
Radio/single CD player, MP3 compatible with 5 speakers
Remote central locking with 2 remote keys
Speed limiter 56mph (90km/h) (CR50 models)
Bulb failure monitor deactivation
Front & rear axle: Anti-roll bar, front (front & rear
on all CR50)
Hydraulic brake system with front ventilated & rear solid disc brakes (front and rear ventilated on CR50)
Power steering
Rear wheels: Single on CR35; Twin on CR50
ABS: Anti-lock Braking System
Automatic hazard lights activation under emergency braking
Brake pad wear, failure & fluid level indicators
Driver’s airbag
EBA: Electronic Brake Assist
EBD: Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
EDL: Electronic Differential Lock
ESP: Electronic Stabilisation Programme - load adjusting
Electronic steering wheel lock
Engine immobiliser ‘Transponder’
Halogen main headlights with headlight range control
Height adjustable head restraints
Height adjustable seat belts for all outer cab seats
Rear fog light
TCS: Traction Control System
Thatcham Category 1 alarm with interior & tow-away protection & back-up horn
Three point inertia reel seat belts for all seatsPlatform:
Smooth steel load surface without weld or other surface intrusions
Double skinned side raves for structural stiffness & resistance to impact damage
One tonne load lashing points outside the load area, impervious to the wear & tear associated with tipper operation
Steel sheeting hooks incorporated in to side raves
Automotive dip paint finish ensures all seams & cavities are treated against corrosion | Electro-hydraulic components:
Hydraulic fluid HM32 209L
Clear plastic reservoir capacity 2.5 litres with oil level indication
Fused power & switching circuits
Individual push button controls with arrow indicators for raising & lowering
Audible indication of pressurised hydraulic circuit, in cab
Visual indication in cab (LED on pendant) of pressurised hydraulic circuit
Visual indication in cab (LED on pendant) of live electrical circuit
Hose burst protection valve built in to ram base
External audible indication of ‘body up’ activated by pump pressure switch
Power circuit isolator switch on body sub frame with removable key
Armoured electrical circuits
Lift mechanism:
Scissor type gear
Maintenance free moving parts
Built in overload protection
Armoured hydraulic pipe work
Standardised, pre-finished parts for ease of maintenance & repair
Headboard/bulkhead:
Tubular steel bulkhead/gantry support structure
Extruded aluminium load bar with contoured slip resistant bearing surface
Replaceable aluminium corner finishers (extends 150mm above load bar to form stops)
Wire mesh upper cab protection panel in hot dip galvanised finish. Easily removed for access to cab back panel
Four recessed load lashing points of 125kg capacity each
Tailboard:
500mm high hinged
Polished stainless steel construction
Concealed hinges & obstruction free surfaces
Heavy duty synthetic finished top edge
Sideboards:
Heavy duty double skinned anodised aluminium panels
Forged steel hinges with built-in protection against accidental disengagement
Recessed spring loaded locks to prevent rattles
Rear corner posts:
Heavy duty steel construction
Recessed tailboard operating levers
530mm height for lateral retention of loads resting on the tailboard top edge |
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| Engines: | | | 2461cc BlueTDI 88bhp | | 2461cc BlueTDI 109bhp | | 2461cc BlueTDI 136bhp | | 2461cc BlueTDI 163bhp | | | | | Fuel Type | : Diesel | | Emission Standard | : Euro 5 & EEV* | | Fuel system | : Common-rail direct injection | | Transmission: | | | 6-speed manual | | | 6-speed Shiftmatic (automatic or manual mode) | | | | | Warranty | : 3 yrs/UL | | Service interval | | | LongLife Service regime** | : Indicates when service is required | | Time/Distance regime | : 25,000 miles/2 yrs | Oil Change
(Time/Distance regime) | : 12,500 miles | | | | | *Enhanced Environmentally Friendly Vehicle | **Depends on how you drive your vehicle
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| Dimensions | |
| | CR35 |
| Wheelbase | 3665mm |
| Overall vehicle length | 5907mm |
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| Body Weight | 500kg |
| Length | 3125mm |
| Width | 2026mm |
| Height of sides | 408mm |
| Height of tail | 500mm |
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| Models: | Will Carry*** |
| MWB CR35 109PS BlueTDI | : 1168kg |
| MWB CR35 109PS BlueTDI Shiftmatic | : 1168kg |
| MWB CR35 136PS BlueTDI | : 1168kg |
| MWB CR35 163PS BlueTDI | : 1168kg |
| MWB CR35 88PS BlueTDI | : 1168kg |
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| ***Includes approx. 90% fuel load & 75kg for driver |
Finance subject to status.
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Volkswagen Crafter Tipper MWB van, please phone
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All vehicles are UK supplied and come with full 3 year manufacturer's warranty.