With already more than 354,000 copies sold out at the end of 2022 second generation Volkswagen Crafter this is an indispensable SUV from the manufacturer from Wolfsburg. It is available in several versions: van, flatbed, cab floor or even a converted Grand California van. In 2024, Volkswagen offers this a overhaul of its equipment and interior.

“We’ve updated Crafter’s electronic architecture to integrate next-generation infotainment, assistance and comfort systems into this successful model. Thus, it remains the most advanced SUV in its category.”– said Carsten Franz, head of the technical development department of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Volkswagen Crafter: a new infotainment system

Crafter is the last to offer himself for this occasion MIB infotainment system, equipped with a 10.3-inch touchscreen (12.9-inch optional) and a more modern and intuitive interface that was launched on the ID. Buzz. There are many features, including an online voice command system that can be used with natural language.

The interior of the second-generation Volkswagen Crafter also received numerous improvements: a new device screen for a “digital cockpit” that is customized to the user’s needs directly via steering wheel controls. The handbrake controls and selector for the eight-speed automatic transmission have also been revised: they are now located on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel and the touch screen, freeing up space for various items and accessories.

More modern, USB sockets now equipped with a Type C connector, and there is also an induction charger for smartphones. A USB-C port is also located at the top of the windshield, allowing you to power an additional device without obstructing the cable crossing the driver’s line of sight.

Full of technology

THE driver assistance systems also updated: a standard blind spot monitor, a system for detecting pedestrians and cyclists in front, as well as a direction change assistant capable of braking in the event of a risk of a collision with the rear.

In the standard configuration, we also find Front Assist (emergency braking assistant with detection of cyclists and pedestrians), Lane Assist (lane keeping assistant), dynamic recognition of road signs, speed limiter, and reversing radar as standard. Travel Assist will also be available as an option and combines intelligent cruise control with Lane Assist, and there’s Emergency Assist, which is an automatic braking system capable of steering the car to a stop in an emergency.

There will be many versions of the Volkswagen Crafter available in the catalog to suit any need, with a length of 6.0 meters to 7.4 meters, a gross weight of up to 5.5 tonnes, as well as 4 roof heights (from 2.4 meters to almost 3.0 meters). ). The Crafter also comes in front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive versions, while the four-cylinder turbodiesel engines are still offered in 140, 163 and 177bhp versions.

The new Volkswagen Crafter will go on sale later this year.2024 in Europeit will then be exported to other markets such as Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and South America.

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