VW Constellation Heavy Truck

[phaeton]

Volkswagen Constellation info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Constellation

VW Truck and Bus Operation info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Commercial_Vehicles

[GoLfMan]

thats phat, when are they gunna make a pickup kinda thing

[phaeton]

Do you mean RPU the 1 tonne pick up ?
2008/09 its due

[brackie]

Welcome.

Welcome. Nice to have a truck fanatic aboard. Why so the Euros still use so many single axle tractor units ("prime movers")? Even lazy axles are less common and tandem drives only seen in heavy duty applications.

That's a good looking truck and distinctly Euro-look. A lot like Renault (Saviem) to my eyes. Wonder if it will make it to Oz

[phaeton]

Actually its not a European truck its Brazilian hence old fashion tech (Euro designed)

Phil Clark VWCV Boss here in Australia said hes going to wait till the engines meet Euro 5 standards, so 2009+ we may see it.

This year the Constellation goes into production at the plant in South Africa, 1st to produce it in RHD configuration.

[VWT5TDI]

looks ok.....i think it would look better if there is a bit of the nose in front...cause I.M.O i think it is abit too flat...

[phaeton]

looks ok.....i think it would look better if there is a bit of the nose in front...cause I.M.O i think it is abit too flat...

The new Crafter has an extended nose which I like

[phaeton]

Heres a link to the specifications http://www.fleetwatch.co.za/Tw2007/Volkswagen/index.htm

As we're going to get South African manufactured range in 2010 these specs are most likely similar to what we're getting

[SOHC]

I love the interior!! where's the DSG for these!

[phaeton]

WOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Constellation Production has started in South Africa

http://www.vw.co.za/commercial/constellation/

[GoLfMan]

so when are you buying one

[phaeton]

Hmmmm 2009

I'm going to be the next Lindsay Fox but using a fleet of VWs