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Volkswagen expands taxi offering: Transporter Kombi and Caravelle now available as 9-seaters
The entry price starts at €46,600 for the Transporter Kombi; the Caravelle starts at €47,930, both including the Taxi Package. Eight passenger seats are provided as standard, with the capacity optionally expandable to nine seats. Thus, the vehicles are aimed at companies that regularly transport groups or need to switch between passenger and luggage transport.
The range of drivetrains is broad. In addition to traditional turbo-diesels, there is a plug-in hybrid as well as a fully electric variant to choose from. Two wheelbases expand the configuration options. Volkswagen is thus following a development that is also evident in the commercial sector: fleets are becoming more heterogeneous, and the requirements more differentiated.
“Hellelfenbein” (RAL 1015) - standard
In the interior, the vehicles rely on robust solutions. An optional synthetic leather upholstery is available, which can also be offered in a two-tone variant. Grey seating surfaces meet black exterior areas, complemented by light-contrast stitching. The materials are designed for long-term durability. For everyday use, the standard USB-C ports are also relevant, through which passengers can charge mobile devices.
Visually, a familiar signal remains: The finish in “Hellelfenbein” (RAL 1015) is still available directly from the factory. In addition, a wide palette of other colors is available. For heavy-duty use, an optional rubber floor is recommended, which covers the driver's area, the passenger area, and the cargo space alike.
The taxi equipment includes the preparation for a taximeter or mirror taximeter as well as optional packages with an emergency alarm and roof sign holder. An LED roof sign can also be ordered. For diesel models, a larger fuel tank with 70 liters instead of 55 liters is also available. As is customary at Volkswagen, the equipment can be further customized through numerous options.
The cockpit follows a clearly digital design. Start is via a push of a button, flanked by a “Digital Cockpit” and a 13-inch infotainment display. DAB+ and smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, a 5G module handles data transmission and updates. The interior mirror can optionally be implemented as a digital rear-view mirror – a camera-based solution that also provides a clear view to the rear when the vehicle is fully occupied and additionally integrates a dashcam function.
Von Crafter bis Caddy
In the passenger cabin, the concept remains variable. Three seats in the second row and a three-seat bench in the third row form the base. Depending on the wheelbase, the cargo space behind the third row measures 732 mm or 1,132 mm. If seating is reduced, the load volume grows to up to 2.4 cubic meters.
With Transporter Kombi and Caravelle, Volkswagen expands its taxi range, which already includes models such as Caddy, Multivan, ID. Buzz and Crafter. For entrepreneurs, this mainly means one thing: more choice in how much vehicle they need for their operation—and how flexible it must be in everyday use.
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