The best tool for your trade
If anyone knows business, it’s the Crafter. This van has been designed with the perfect blend of utility, versatility and comfort to meet your every need. With over a hundred customisable options, the Crafter has everything to help get your business running. All that’s left to do is slap your logo on it.
Book a Test DriveCrafted by you, for you
A Crafter for every occasion
Site visits, heavy hauls, airport runs – the Volkswagen Crafter can be customised for any requirement. With options for engines, wheelbases, roof heights and weight capabilities, it’s easy to build your Crafter your way.
Crafter 35 Van
The all-rounder
Comfortable, practical and designed to handle everyday transportation jobs with ease, this iconic van has everything you need to make tough jobs look effortless.
Crafter Heavy Duty 50/55 Van
The power lifters
The Crafter Heavy Duty range includes the Crafter 50 and 55 they come with all the comfort and smarts of the Crafter 35, but with an upgraded suspension, rear-wheel drive and dual rear wheels for increased traction.
The Crafter 50 has a GVM of 4.9 tonnes and is drivable on a standard license. When the going gets tough, Crafter 55 gets tougher with a GVM of up to 5.5 tonnes to help make heavy duty jobs feel easier than ever.
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
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 Maxi
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 55 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 TDI340 with 340Nm torque or TDI410 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.
Supporting you and your cargo
The Crafter's innovative and intelligent driver assistance and safety systems help to keep you stress-free and your cargo in tact.
Book a Test DriveSafety as standard
Your guardian angel
All Volkswagen vans come with a suite of innovative safety features as standard. Some of the features include Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Multi-Collision Brake, Crosswind Assist and Front and Rear Park Distance Control. These technologies have been designed to assist you in everyday driving and on the job3.
Driver assistance
An extra set of eyes
We’ve always been and always will be committed to automotive safety. That’s why the Crafter includes optional intuitive and innovative driver assist features including Adaptive Cruise Control, Active Lane Keep Assist, Sensor-based Side Assist and Rear Traffic Alert3.
Everything you need on-the-go
Whatever your trade, the Crafter has a range of features that make it a comfortable, connected and convenient workspace.
Book a Test DriveStorage
The perfect workplace
The Crafter provides ample storage solutions throughout the cabin, four cup holders, two 12V sockets and a USB port in the dashboard. Your back is taken care of with Comfort Seat Plus: the driver seat comes with longitudinal and height adjustment, electrical 4-way adjustable lumbar support, adjustable backrest and seat cushion angle as well as two adjustable armrests. Optional seat heating and ErgoActive Suspension Seat, certified 14-way adjustable seat, is also available.
Customisation
Carry all you want
Secure your cargo with up to 14 lashing rings recessed into the floor, lashing rails on all of the walls and an interior roof rack. The optional Universal Floor has been designed to be the ideal base for retrofitting shelving and cupboard systems available from a range of manufacturers. Two different side trims are also available: half height and full height. The load compartment cladding is extremely robust and fitted from the floor to the roof frame. There’s also the option to choose the highly durable 5mm thick plywood panels.
Infotainment
Your tech-savvy toolbelt
It’s easy to get the job done with our tech. App-Connect5 allows you to display selected apps, maps and music on your phone vis Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™. You can stay focused on the road by handling calls, working the radio and media functions using voice commands. And if you’re looking for more entertainment, the Crafter includes an 8” colour touchscreen display with proximity sensor, AM/FM radio, CD player (MP3/WMA compatible), 2 x SD card slots, AUX-IN input and four speakers.
Features & Colours
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 and 55.
Features of Crafter Van medium wheelbase
- Up to 9.9 m3 load compartment volume
- Load compartment length 3,450 mm
- Sliding door, left, 1,311mm wide
- Rear barn doors with rear windows
- 3 Seat Cabin: Comfort Seat Plus for driver, 2-seater front passenger bench seat with storage tray
- Forward Collision Warning "Front Assist" with City Emergency Braking (City EB)
- Rear View Camera with Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Cross wind assist
Choose your exterior colour
Candy White
Features of Crafter Van long wheelbase
- Up to 14.4 m3 load compartment volume
- Load compartment length 4,300 mm
- Sliding door, left, 1,311mm wide
- Rear barn doors with rear windows
- 3 Seat Cabin: Comfort Seat Plus for driver, 2-seater front passenger bench seat with storage tray
- Forward Collision Warning "Front Assist" with City Emergency Braking (City EB)
- Rear View Camera with Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Cross wind assist
Choose your exterior colour
Candy White
Features of Crafter Van X long wheelbase
- Up to 18.4 m3 load compartment volume
- Load compartment length 4,855 mm
- Sliding door, left, 1,311mm wide
- Rear barn doors with rear windows
- 3 Seat Cabin: Comfort Seat Plus for driver, 2-seater front passenger bench seat with storage tray
- Forward Collision Warning "Front Assist" with City Emergency Braking (City EB)
- Rear View Camera with Front and Rear Parking Sensors
- Cross wind assist
Choose your exterior colour
Candy White
Crafter Van accessories
A little more won't hurt. Add even more function to your new vehicle with a selection of optional accessories.
Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only6.
Roof bars
The Volkswagen roof bars serve as the ideal base system for all attachments Easily transport larger and longer objects on the roof. Maximum roof bar load limit for 3-bar set is 150kg and 50kg for a single bar. Only available in conjunction with factory optional roof rail system.
Slimline weather shields
Helps reduce window fogging and deflect wind and rain.
All-weather mats
The Volkswagen Genuine rubber mats protect your vehicle interior from dirt and moisture. They are designed to fit perfectly, are easy to clean and have a non-slip underside.
Load securing system
The securing net can be attached directly to the vehicle’s factory lashing points or to any position on the optional airline rails integrated into the vehicle floor using the optional tiedown belt fittings.
Next Steps
Volkswagen Terms & Conditions
- 2. Payload is defined as the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) minus the Kerb Mass. Payload is the maximum combined weight of occupants, cargo, added structures and tow ball down weight (when towing). GVM must not be exceeded.
- 3. Safety technologies are designed to assist the driver, but should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices.
- 4. Wireless App-Connect featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® & wireless Android Auto™ is compatible for selected apps with the latest smartphone versions of iOS and Android, active data service required, optional connection cable (sold separately).
- 5. Optional accessories at extra cost. Overseas models are shown for illustrative purposes only. The above accessories may have an effect on fuel efficiency. Items such as sports equipment, cargo carriers and bike racks are shown for illustration purposes only.
- 6. 5-Year Care Plan for the price of a 3-Year Care Plan is available for eligible Volkswagen Amarok (up to and including Model Year 2022), Caddy, California Caravelle, Crafter, Multivan and Transporter models only. Amarok (MY23 onwards) is not eligible for this promotion. Purchase a 5-Year Care Plan between 01/01/2024 and 31/12/2024 at https://www.volkswagen.com.au/en/owners-service/service-repairs-parts/care-plans.html or from an authorised Volkswagen Dealer. 5-Year Care Plan covers standard items as contained in each scheduled service interval only. The service intervals occur every 15,000 KM/12 months (whichever occurs first) for all models except Model Year 2018 to current Crafter and Model Year 2021 and 2022 Amarok models, which are scheduled to occur every 20,000 km/12 months (whichever occurs first). These Care Plans can only be purchased prior to the first scheduled service and up to 22,500 km/15 months (whichever occurs first) for all models except Model Year 2018 to current Crafter and Model Year 2021 and 2022 Amarok models which is 30,000 km/15 months (whichever occurs first). The timeframe takes effect from when the vehicle is first reported in our system as ‘sold’. Discount structure varies by model. For details of what is not included in a scheduled service, please refer to the program terms and conditions. Volkswagen Group Australia reserves the right to extend, withdraw or change all offers.