VOLKSWAGEN COMMERCIAL VEHICLES IS DELIVERING a major new product offensive and welcoming the most extensive model range in its history, with major updates to Caddy and Crafter plus an all-new Transporter coming in 2025.
Starting with Volkswagen’s popular small van, the Caddy Cargo, key highlights now include Digital Cockpit Pro and 10-inch Infotainment Screen providing a more technology-rich driving experience.
Also newly standard – for only $235 extra – are Front & Rear Parking Sensors, Power-Folding Adjustable and Heated Door Mirrors, Tyre Pressure Monitoring, Central Locking with Keyless Go and USB-C ports with faster charging performance.
In addition to these inclusions, the Maxi and California variants further pick up Park Assist with Park Distance Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Change System, Side Assist including Blind Sport Monitoring and Rear Traffic Alert, while the across-the-range standard autonomous emergency braking (AEB) adds Pedestrian and Cyclist Monitoring.
The Caddy Cargo is available in three powertrain configurations, two diesel and one petrol, to suit a range of applications: the 75kW TDI280 diesel, 90kW TDI320 diesel and 85kW TSI220 petrol.
Add to that a range of body-styles from Cargo Short Wheelbase to the longer wheelbase Cargo Maxi, Crewvan, Maxi and Maxi Life people movers and the California lifestyle vehicle, and Caddy is ready for anything that comes its way.
The updated Cargo range now kicks off at $41,225 (plus on road costs) for the Caddy Cargo TSI220 85kW 6-speed manual, only a $235 increase over MY24 yet with significantly more added value.
Like the Caddy, the Crafter range has also received a substantial update, again prioritising safety and driver comfort via the inclusion of new technology, safety features and driver assistance systems.
These now include as standard Forward Collision Warning, now with AEB Cyclist and Pedestrian detection, Lane Assist, Travel Assist, Blind Sport Monitoring, Adaptive Cruise Control and a Moving off Information System.
Visually, the Crafter picks up a refreshed front bumper and badging, to align with the rest of the Volkswagen family.
On the inside, a complete redesign has comprehensively enhanced both the style and functionality of the Crafter. A redesigned dashboard now features a 10.4-inch Infotainment System combined with a fully Digital Cockpit, standard Wireless Charger and USB-C ports with faster charging.
The new electric parking brake and shifter replace the traditional mechanical units, freeing up space and simplifying operation, while a new dashboard profile, Climate Control centre design and Multifunctional Steering Wheel optimise the user experience even further.
The Australian-designed and Melbourne-converted Crafter Kampervan, available in Style and All-Terrain, also benefits from these same updates, bringing enhanced safety, technology and comfort to the campervan segment.
The Crafter, equipped with the TDI410 2.0L twin-turbo diesel powertrain, is available in Medium Wheelbase, Long Wheelbase (incl. ‘with overhang’ option), Single cab Chassis, Double Cab Chassis and Kampervan variants, with prices kicking off at $69,100 (plus on road costs) for the Crafter Single Cab Chassis.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Product Manager Peter Perivolarellis said, “These updates to both Caddy and Crafter bring significant updates to the ranges, providing a safer and more relaxing driving experience, and culminating in a vehicle owners will feel comfortable to spend more time in.”
Referring to the range diversity across both models, Mr Perivolarellis added, “The updated Caddy and Crafter were designed with a focus on meeting the diverse needs of modern businesses and lifestyles.”
The all-new Transporter Van will also arrive for 2025, in Short Wheelbase and Long Wheelbase 3/2 seater configurations.
Motivation will come in the form of diesel, as well as battery electric vehicle (BEV) variants – both arriving Q3 2025 – with a Plug In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) following in Q2 2026.
All will score the state-of-the-art Driver Assistance Systems and fully Digital Cockpit now expected of a new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles product.
Drivers can also count on the peace of mind that comes with a large loading space, including with high roof options, and over one-tonne of payload.
Speaking on the new Transporter, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Product Manager Nadia Bucholtz, emphasised how Transporter will cement its role as the definitive fit-for-purpose van across a diverse range of applications.
“Short and long wheelbases, standard roof height and high roof variants, front wheel drive and 4MOTION, Transporter has remained committed to supplying the most fit-for-purpose vehicles to our customers, including the most extensive range of applications,” Ms Bucholtz said.
“The addition of BEV and PHEV variants to the range serves to further expand that product offering, particularly as our customers look to ways to minimise their emissions, maximise drive comfort and reduce running costs.”
These commercial vans join the ID. Buzz Cargo BEV to deliver the most complete and vast range of new vans in Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ history.
Caddy MY25 Pricing:
Caddy Cargo SWB
- Caddy Cargo TSI220 85kW 6 Speed Manual $41,225
- Caddy Cargo TSI220 85kW 7 Speed DSG $44,225
- Caddy Cargo TDI280 75kW 6 Speed Manual $43,225
- Caddy Cargo TDI320 90kW 7 Speed DSG $46,225
Caddy Cargo Maxi
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TSI220 85kW 6 Speed Manual $43,225
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TSI220 85kW 7 Speed DSG $46,225
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI280 75kW 6 Speed Manual $45,225
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI320 90kW 7 Speed DSG $48,225
Caddy Crewvan Maxi
- Caddy Crewvan TSI220 85kW 7 Speed DSG $52,225
- Caddy Crewvan TDI320 90kW 7 Speed DSG $54,225
Caddy Maxi
- Caddy Maxi TSI220 85kW 7 Speed DSG $53,225
- Caddy Maxi TDI320 90kW 7 Speed DSG $55,225
Caddy Life Maxi
- Caddy Life Maxi TSI220 85kW 7 Speed DSG $57,225
- Caddy Life Maxi TDI320 90kW 7 Speed DSG $59,225
Caddy Life Maxi
- Caddy Life Maxi TSI220 85kW 7 Speed DSG $57,225
- Caddy Life Maxi TDI320 90kW 7 Speed DSG $59,225
Caddy California (Camper)
- Caddy California TSI220 85kW 7 Speed DSG $62,225
- Caddy California TDI320 90kW 7 Speed DSG $64,225
Options:
Paint
- Metallic Paint (Cargo, Crewvan, People Mover, California) $1200
- Pearl Effect Paint (Cargo, Crewvan, People Mover, California) $1200
- Special Colours (Cargo, Crewvan) $375
Wheels
- Alloy Spare Wheel with Original Equipment Tyre, Including $315
Tool Kit and Jack (Cargo, Crewvan, People Mover, California) - 17-inch Alloy Wheels “Barahona” Brilliant Silver (SWB Cargo) $2250
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels “Barahona” Brilliant Silver (Maxi Cargo, $1450
Crewvan, People Mover) - 16-inch Alloy Wheels “Wien” Brilliant Silver (SWB Cargo) $1450
- 17-inch Alloy Wheels “Colombo” Glossy Black (Crewvan, $1750
People Mover)
Body
- Underbody cladding for engine and transmission in plastic $560
(Cargo) - Body Coloured Bumpers (Cargo) $590
- Body Coloured Bumpers (Crewvan) $590
- Lifting Tailgate (Cargo) $245
- Lifting Tailgate (Crewvan) $245
- Rear Barn Doors Without Windows (Cargo) $95
- Lifting Tailgate With Power Latching (Cargo, People Mover, $495
California) - Black Roof Rails (Cargo, Crewvan, People Mover, California) $475
- Fixed Window In Sliding Door – Left (Cargo) $395
- Fixed Window In Sliding Door – Right (Cargo) $395
- Heat-Insulating Front Side Windows, 74% Light-Absorbing $475
Glass In Rear Side Windows and Rear Window (Cargo, Crewvan,
People Mover) - Left Sliding Door With Power Latching (SWB Cargo) $725
- Left Sliding Door With Power Latching (Maxi Cargo, Crewvan, $725
People Mover, California) - Right Sliding Door (SWB Cargo) $725
- Right Sliding Door With Power Latching (Maxi Cargo, Crewvan, $725
People Mover, California) - Right Sliding Door With Power Latching (SWB Cargo) $1,350
Interior
- Without Load Compartment Cover (Crewvan, People Mover, n/c
California) - Additional child seat anchor on front passenger seat $95
(Crewvan, People Mover, California) - Sun Visors With Mirror, Airbag Label on Front Passenger $75
Sun Visor (Cargo) - 2 12-V outlets, One In The Load Compartment and One In $125
The Dashboard (Cargo, Crewvan, People Mover, California) - Leatherette Seat Material (Cargo) $295
- Removable Waste Bin With Cover, for Cab (Crewvan, $75
People Mover, California) - Voice Enhancer (Crewvan, People Mover, California) $75
- Drawers under front seats (Cargo) $175
Infotainment
- Wireless for Apple App-Connect for CarPlay (Cargo, Crewvan, $95
People Mover, California) - DAB Digital Radio Reception (Cargo) $425
- Navigation system “Discover Media” with 10-inch color $2,250
touch screen (Cargo, Crewvan, People Mover, California)
Load Area
- Wooden floor for cargo area in Anthracite (SWB Cargo) $775
- Wooden floor for cargo area in Anthracite (Maxi Cargo) $975
- Rubber Floor Covering In Load Area (SWB Cargo) $395
- Rubber Floor Covering in Load Area (SBAAS5 Only) $395
- Rubber Floor Covering in Load Area (Maxi Cargo) $595
Crafter MY25 Pricing:
Crafter Van MWB
- Crafter 35 MWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto FWD 3.55t GVM $73,290
- Crafter 35 MWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4Motion 3.55t GVM $77,790
- Crafter 35 MWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto FWD 3.88t GVM $75,290
- Crafter 35 MWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4Motion 3.88t GVM $79,790
- Crafter 50 MWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 4.49t GVM $80,290
- Crafter 55 MWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 5.5t GVM $83,290
Crafter Van LWB
- Crafter 35 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto FWD 3.55t GVM $76,790
- Crafter 35 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4Motion 3.55t GVM $81,290
- Crafter 35 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto FWD 4.0t GVM $80,290
- Crafter 35 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4Motion 4.0t GVM $84,790
- Crafter 50 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 4.49t GVM $83,790
- Crafter 55 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 5.5t GVM $86,790
Crafter Van LWO
- Crafter 35 LWO Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto FWD 3.55t GVM $79,290
- Crafter 35 LWO Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4MOTION 3.55t GVM $83,790
- Crafter 50 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 4.49t GVM $83,790
- Crafter 55 LWB Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 5.5t GVM $86,790
- Crafter 50 LWO Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 4.49t GVM $86,290
- Crafter 55 LWO Van TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 5.5t GVM $89,290
Crafter Single Cab Chassis
- Crafter 35 LWB SCC TDI410 8 Speed Auto FWD 3.55t GVM $69,100
- Crafter 35 LWB SCC TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4Motion 3.55t GVM $73,600
- Crafter 55 LWB SCC TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 5.5t GVM $75,600
- Crafter 55 LWO SCC TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 5.5t GVM $77,100
Crafter Double Cab Chassis
- Crafter 35 LWB DCC TDI410 8 Speed Auto FWD 3.55t GVM $72,600
- Crafter 55 LWB DCC TDI410 8 Speed Auto RWD 5.5t GVM $79,100
Crafter Kampervan
- Crafter Kampervan Style TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4Motion $168,990
- Crafter Kampervan All-Terrain TDI410 8 Speed Auto 4Motion $176,990
Options:
Paint
- Metallic Paint $2720
- Pearl Effect Paint $2720
- Two Tone Paint $4605
Wheels
- Black 16-inch Steel Wheels – Four Wheels (Crafter 35 only) n/c
GVM Upgrades
- GVM upgrade from 3.55t to 3.88t (MWB only) n/c
- GVM upgrade from 3.55t to 4.0t (LWB only) n/c
Roof Heights
- High Roof – body coloured (MWB only) $2,195
- Super High Roof in Candy White (LWB) n/c
- Super-high roof in white with overhead storage compartment $3,905
in cabin - Side airbags (with super-high roof) n/c
- Super High Roof in Candy White (LWB w/Overhang) n/c
- Super-high roof in white with overhead storage compartment $4255
in cabin - Side airbags (with super-high roof) n/c
- Super High Roof in Body Colour other than Candy White or n/c
Luminous Orange (LWB) - Super High Roof – body coloured $4255
- Storage compartment over the cab, accessible from load $355
compartment - Side airbags (with super-high roof) n/c
- Super Hight Roof in Luminous Orange (LWB) n/c
- Super High Roof – body coloured (not white) $4255
- Storage compartment over the cab, accessible from load $355
compartment - Side airbags (with super-high roof) n/c
- Grey bumper n/c
Doors – Side and Rear
- Right sliding door in load/passenger compartment $1170
- Right sliding door in load/pass. compt. with interlock for $1405
certain opening positions and increased lift-out distance - Left sliding door in load area with interlock for certain opening $150
positions - Left sliding door in load area with interlock for certain opening $250
positions and increased lift-out distance - 270 degree opening rear barn doors $940
Windows
- Side window in passenger/load compartment, front left, fixed $355
- Side window in passenger/load compartment, front left, $700
sliding - Side window in passenger/load compartment, front right, $355
fixed - Side window in passenger/load compartment, front right, $700
sliding - Side window in passenger/load compartment, rear left, fixed $355
- Side window in passenger/load compartment, rear right, fixed $355
- Side window in passenger/load compartment, centre left, $355
fixed - Side window in passenger/load compartment, centre right, $355
fixed - Heat-insulating windshield made of laminated glass, heated $475
- Rear Privacy Glass (with 2nd sliding door) $815
Storage Compartment – Wooden Floors
- Wooden floor covering in load/passenger compartment, with $1160
loading edge protection in rear (MWB) - Wooden floor covering in load/passenger compartment, with $1270
loading edge protection in rear (LWB) - Wooden floor covering in load/passenger compartment, with $1390
loading edge protection in rear (LWB with O/H) - Wooden floor and wheel housing trim in load/passenger $1270
compartment (MWB) - Wooden floor and wheel housing trim in load/passenger $1390
compartment (LWB) - Wooden floor and wheel housing trim in load/passenger $1505
compartment (LWB with O/H)
Storage Compartment – Side Trim
- Hardboard Side Trim Panels – half height (MWB) $355
- Hardboard Side Trim Panels – half height (LWB) $470
- Hardboard Side Trim Panels – half height (LWB/ with O/H) $550
- Side trim panel in load compartment made of twin-wall plastic $1030
sheets, extending up to the roof frame – full height (MWB) - Side trim panel in load compartment made of twin-wall plastic $1105
sheets, extending up to the roof frame – full height (LWB) - Side trim panel in load compartment made of twin-wall plastic $1205
sheets, extending up to the roof frame – full height (LBO) - Plywood Side Trim Panels – full height (MWB) – n/a with $1160
moulded interior roof trim - Plywood Side Trim Panels – full height (LWB) – n/a with $1270
moulded interior roof trim - Plywood Side Trim Panels – full height (LWB/ with O/H) $1390
– n/a with moulded interior roof trim - C rails, side panel and partition $580
- C rails, side panel in load compartment $460
Partition
- Removal of partition n/c
- Without grab handle on B-pillar in load/passenger n/c
compartment - Grab handle on B-pillar in load/ passenger compartment $70
- Removal of standard lashing rings n/c
- Grab handles on each D-pillar (2 in total) $70
Roof Trim
- Roof trim as moulded headliner in rear load/passenger $1160
compartment - Roof trim, comfort headliner in cab and load/passenger $3200
compartment with air duct including vents
Roof Rack Preparation – Exterior
- Preparation for roof rails n/c
Cabin Seats
- Comfort seat “Plus” – Front Passenger (replacing 2-seater $50
bench with one single seat) - “ergoActive” suspension seat – Driver $825
- “ergoActive” suspension seat – Front Passenger $605
(replacing 2-seater bench with one single seat) - Swivel seat – Driver (only with “Removal of Partition”) $370
- Swivel seat – Front Passenger (only with “Removal of $370
Partition”, also replacing 2-seater bench with one single seat) - Heated seats, separately controllable (Driver & Front $480
Passenger)
Reverse Warning
- Acoustic warning when reverse gear is engaged (Dimming) $355
- Acoustic warning when reverse gear is engaged (With $535
deactivation switch)
Lighting
- LED headlamps with LED separate Daytime Running Light $1960
- Fog Lights with cornering function $485
- Light & Sight: Automatic headlights and rain sensor wipers $475
- Load compartment lighting: 4 LED spots lights $350
- Step illumination in front $135
- Headlamp washer system with washer fluid level indicator $590
- Roof turn signals in rear, left and right $280
Functional Cabin Equipment
- Two 12-V outlets in the cab (1 in dashboard, 1 in the left seat $115
cushion frame) - Dynamic Road Sign Display n/c
- IDA voice assistant $370
- Radio “Ready 2 Discover” with 26-cm (10.4-inch) colour touch $900
screen with prep. for nav. system with 4 speakers - Navigation system “Discover Media” with 10.4-inch colour $1500
touch screen with 4 speakers - Digital radio reception (DAB+) $360
- Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel with tiptronic, $420
heated
Air Conditioning
- 2nd evaporator with overhead storage compartment with $2195
1 DIN slot and reading light (reduced DIN slots from 2 to 1) - Air Care Climatronic with auxiliary heater/cooling system for
load/passenger compartment $3500 - Auxiliary heater/cooling system for load/passenger $2995
compartment - Air Care Climatronic $1800
- Overhead storage compartment with one 1 DIN slot and $250
reading light
Batteries and Alternator
- 2nd battery with cut-off relay and battery monitoring $795
(AGM battery) - Second battery with high-current cutoff relay and battery $1045
monitoring - Battery with increased capacity $125
- AGM battery and alternator with increased capacity $580
- 2nd alternator with 180A $1270
- Main battery switch $250
Suspension and Chassis Upgrades/Reinforcement
- Heavy-duty suspension system and shock absorption $355
- Reinforced front axle $580
- Standard suspension system and shock absorption, $250
heavy-duty stabilizers - Heavy-duty suspension system and shock absorption, $580
heavy-duty stabilizers - Standard suspension system and shock absorption, $250
heavy-duty stabilizers - Heavy-duty suspension system and shock absorption, $815
heavy-duty stabilizers
Security
- Anti-theft alarm system with backup horn, interior monitoring, $1050
and towing protection (with partition) - First aid kit, warning triangle, safety vest and warning light $125
- 1 Chock $80
- 2 Chocks (Vans only) $125
- 4 Remote Keys $225
- Power-operated child safety lock $50
Driver Assistance
- Hill Descent Assist $260
- Mechanical Differential Lock $1170
Design Package
- Design package (radiator grille with 3 chrome trims and vent $1960
bezels with Silver styline elements)
Body Builder
- Terminal block and function control module with body builder programming $538
- 2nd air conditioning compressor for refrigerated vehicles $1295
- Preparation for rotating beacons $105
- Dashboard with additional console incl. 1 DIN slot and 4 $170
additional positions for switches