2018 Crafter Runner

[Transporter]

As per Volkswagen Australia website we should be able to order one.

Crafter Van | Vans | Volkswagen Australia

https://www.volkswagen.com.au/content/dam/vw-ngw/vw_pkw/importers/au/specifications/my18/november/VWCCRAFRUNSPMY18.pdf/_jcr_content/renditions/original.media_file.download_attachment.file/VWCCRAFRUNSPMY18.pdf

[syncro91]

Yes orderable - Have observed at dealers this week and There is one on display at HQ in Chullora



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[Transporter]

Shame that they don’t offer everything that is available in EU. No options available, not even dual sliding door, not to mention 4motion.

It looks good though, but I can’t wait another year.

[syncro91]

Shame that they don’t offer everything that is available in EU. No options available, not even dual sliding door, not to mention 4motion.

It looks good though, but I can’t wait another year.

There is a staggered release.

The goal for this year was to launch the base Crafter.

Next year the variants will start rolling in, including the drivetrain variants of FWD, RWD and 4-motion.

No talk of the e-Crafter though...






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[LogicprObe]

Got a link for e Crafter specs?

[LogicprObe]

Well............I just bought one anyway.
I'll probably get banned from the Transporter forum now!

[Transporter]

Well............I just bought one anyway.
I'll probably get banned from the Transporter forum now!

...and from this one too, if we don’t see the pictures and your feedback.
Just kidding of course.
Enjoy it, it’s been long wait.

[LogicprObe]

Haven't picked it up yet............but I won't be working it until I damage proof it a bit.
Some fork lift drivers see a new van as a challenge!

[LogicprObe]

Got the Motexion floor in...........should get the side panels in this weekend.
Pics will follow.

[stitchit]

How do you go with fitting the floor and side panels. I am looking at the offerings from Aeroz, 0lus some rear soundproofing from Motexio

[LogicprObe]

Geeze...........I've been so busy with it, I forgot to post pics!

Anyway, just done the 320,000 service.
The EGRs in these things seem to last about 120-140k.
I've had two of them under warranty............probably just miss out on the third!

As for the floor from Motexion, it just drops in and you screw it down with the screws provided.
I put insulation in behind the wall panels and it works fine for noise and temperature but I have nothing on the roof so the heat gets in there.
I've carried thousands of tonnes of freight with it and the floor is still going besides looking a bit shabby from shoving pallets and steel in and out.

I would get another one for sure..............if there were any available!

[LogicprObe]

OK, manual gearbox failed for the second time............time to get a new one!

The boxes in the transporter lasts forever but I'm thinking in the Crafter they can't handle the extra weight.
Think I might go for an auto and try my luck there.