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The Crafter panel van

  • Load volume9.3 - 18.4 m³
  • Load length3,201 - 4,855 mm
  • Load width1,832 mm

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Explore Crafter panel van features
Get a closer look at the Crafter panel van's technology, features, and connected services.

Crafter panel van trims
Meet the trims across the Crafter panel van range.

Build, compare and see prices 
From the paint colour to the size of the engine, use the configurator to build and compare your perfect Crafter panel van.

Offers and finance
Browse the latest Crafter panel van offers, get quick price estimates and learn about our finance packages.

Next steps
Book in for a test drive, request a quote, find your local Van Centre, or use our online finance calculator tool.

Crafted by you. Engineered by us

More practical, economical and innovative than ever before. The Crafter panel van is a commercial vehicle like no other. Designed by our customers for our customers. Built from the ground up, using 100% Volkswagen DNA as a cost effective, transport-oriented solution to meet the demands of a diverse range of businesses. The Crafter panel van represents state-of-the-art manufacturing, with the sole aim of making it the best commercial vehicle in its class.

Choose your own

Crafter panel van is ready for the toughest jobs. It’s more practical, economical and innovative than ever before with state-of-the-art driver assistance and safety systems.

Standard specification for Crafter panel van Commerce includes:

  • Composition Colour DAB+ radio with 6.5” touchscreen, USB/iPod connection and Bluetooth®
  • App Connect
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Electromechanical Servotronic steering
  • Dual passenger seat with storage compartment and folding tray in backrest
  • Rubber floor covering
  • 180° rear wing doors. (270° hinges on LWB Maxi)
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Crosswind Assist
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Front Assist with City Emergency Braking System
  • Halogen main headlights with range control and daytime running function

Build your Crafter panel van

Discover the features and pricing across the entire Crafter panel van range. Simply select your preferred trims by clicking ‘Add to comparison’ and see all of their standard features and optional extras at a glance. Once you’ve decided on the Crafter panel van you’d like to take a closer look at, click ‘Build your own’ to get started.

Brochure and pricing

Drive away in a Crafter panel van from £549 a month on Contract Hire2

2. Based on Crafter 2.0TDI 140PS Commerce Plus at £549.00 a month, 10,000 mile per annum. Contract Hire agreement with an initial rental of £3,294.00. Excess mileage at 6p per mile. Business users only. EX VAT at 20%.. T&Cs Apply. No ownership. Ordered by 02/04/2024. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. See footer for full T&Cs.

See the latest offers and finance options available for the Crafter.

Your second pair of eyes

The Crafter's innovative and intelligent driver assistance systems help to keep you and your cargo safe. From congested city multi-drop work to long-distance deliveries, our technology helps to reduce stress and increase safety on the road.

The Crafter comes with state-of-the-art driver assistance systems. Available as standard, Front Assist uses a radar to monitor your distance from the traffic in front and alerts you if you are too close. City Emergency Braking reduces the chance of a collision by triggering emergency braking when it detects critical distances.

Keeping you one step ahead

We know that driver and cargo safety is your top priority - that's why the Crafter comes with a suite of onboard assistance and monitoring systems to keep drivers safe and vans on the road.

Available as an option, Side Protection alerts you with visual and audible warnings if you're getting too close to other vehicles, pillars, walls or pedestrians.

Impressive loadability

The Crafter is the best in its class, featuring wide sliding doors that open up to 1,311 mm, and a high load compartment height of up to 2,196 mm. The Crafter is designed with space for shelving systems and is available with an optional universal floor for even more flexibility. We promise to work with you to tailor your Crafter and optimise the payload for your individual business requirements. With a wide range of payloads on offer from 735kg to 2,573kg, we are sure to find a solution to meet your needs.

Vehicle lengths and roof heights

Choose from three vehicle lengths and three vehicle heights. The Crafter features a wide range of individual combination options to make it your own.

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Chrome accent on radiator grille and headlights are not available on Crafter and Grand California vehicles.

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

Low roof
Vehicle height: 2,355 mm

High roof
Vehicle height: 2,590 mm

Super high roof
Vehicle height: 2,798 mm

Payload and load volume

Sometimes size does matter: that's why the Crafter provides space for four to six Euro pallets, depending on the wheelbase.

We promise to work with you to tailor your Crafter and optimise the payload for your individual business requirements.

To find the perfect Crafter for you simply contact your local Van Centre directly to discuss your needs.

Full details of the Crafter's payload capabilities can be found in the brochureOpens an external link.

Fix and fasten

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, you can trust that your load is securely stowed in the Crafter.

  • Preparation for shelving systems
  • Available with a sturdy, hard-wearing beechwood floor (standard on Crafter panel van Commerce Plus and optional on Crafter panel van Commerce models) 
  • Up to 14 high-strength, retractable load-lashing rings
  • Optional internal roof rack for long objects
  • Also available with optional load-lashing rails on the side walls, partitions and also on the roof

A comfortable workplace

The Crafter’s 'ergoComfort' suspension seat, sophisticated storage options and choice of additional extras transform its cabin into a comfortable workplace for drivers who spend a lot of time on the road.

ergoComfort suspension seat

The ergoComfort suspension seat

The new ergoComfort suspension seat features optimal back care with 20-way seat adjustment to reduce the impact of any jolts. The combination of manual and electric settings allows you to fully adjust your seat. You can also add heating and a massage function to your seat.

Sophisticated storage

The Crafter has storage space for everything that you’ll need during the working day. Make use of the practical storage for smartphones, laptops and tablets along with water bottles and coffee cups for the driver and passenger. The cabin also features storage compartments for sunglasses, a torch, folders, gloves and more.

The Crafter has space for almost everything that you might need during your working day.  

  • Practical open compartment with three separate parts
  • Sturdy cup holders
  • Largest glove compartment in its class
  • Storage options in the doors for bottles (1.5 l), folders and more
  • Two new compartments in the roof shelf with lots of storage space (not illustrated)
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We Connect4

With Volkswagen We Connect4 your Crafter panel van can now be even more digital. A wide range of services can conveniently be accessed through the Crafter via your smartphone and the Volkswagen App4, with subscription tiers available to unlock even more functionality. The app connects your smartphone to the vehicle with an integrated eSIM card. We Connect4 features include:

  • Emergency call system (eCall)
  • Breakdown call
  • Vehicle health report
  • Driving data
  • Parking position
  • Speed alerts

Browse available Crafter panel van new vehicle stock

Business Pack

Load your Volkswagen Crafter up with top-of-the-range features at a fraction of the price.

A lot of extras. For just a little extra

You can drive away in an upgraded Volkswagen Crafter for less, thanks to the Business Pack. Available on the Crafter Commerce models, the discounted pack features anti-theft alarm with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection as well climatic air conditioning system for as little as £1,295.00 +VAT. That’s a saving of over £1,000 for you and your business

The new Crafter
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Chrome accent on radiator grille and headlights are not available on Crafter and Grand California vehicles.
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Selected Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and trimlines only. UK residents age 18+. Business Pack available with new retail sales at participating Volkswagen Van Centres only. RRP and savings correct as of November 2023. Prices are for business users only and exclude VAT at 20%. Savings quoted are maximum saving based on RRP of Business Pack vs RRP of options when purchased separately. Offer may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Terms and conditions apply – ask at your local Volkswagen Van Centre for further details.

Fleet Management System

A completely integrated telematics system giving you perfect information and total control over your fleet.

Fleet management system

FMS puts data at your fingertips

Volkswagen's Fleet Management System provides unprecedented amounts of real-time information about your fleet. Analyse vehicle data including speed, location, mileage, fuel economy and service status via easily understood fleet communications and vehicle operations data. 

The Crafter’s optional telematics preparation is designed to work seamlessly with the industry standard FMS 3.0 – a compatible plug and power supply connect the device to your Crafter, increasing flexibility and allowing you to choose your preferred telematics provider. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ Fleet Management System helps you seamlessly manage your fleet more efficiently, keeping your vans on the road and your customers happy.

Reviews and awards

Read the latest Crafter panel van reviews and awards. 

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"The Crafter is Volkswagen’s headline act in the van world. It’s the biggest Volkswagen commercial vehicle you can buy and one of the most flexible in terms of the sheer different versions on offer."

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Chrome accent on radiator grille and headlights are not available on Crafter and Grand California vehicles.

Accessories

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Find accessories for your Crafter panel van

We offer a huge selection of accessories across the entire Crafter panel van range. All of our accessories are supplied, verified and fitted by knowledgeable experts and most come with a two-year warranty. Click below to take a closer look.

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Looking for a used Crafter?

Every Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Approved Used Crafter comes with a peace of mind thanks to our comprehensive Warranty and Roadside Assistance6, as well as the reassurance that our experts have performed extensive checks to guarantee it’s ready to hit the road.

View our approved used vans hereOpens an external link

Next steps

Browse Crafter panel van stock

Use our new Stock Locator to see if the Crafter panel van is available at a Van Centre near you. 

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Important information :

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Business users only. No ownership. Contract Hire agreement. Excess mileage and damage charges may apply. All Prices Exclude VAT. VAT payable at 20%. 18s+. Subject to status and availability. T&Cs apply. Ordered by 02/04/2024 from participating Van Centres. Indemnities may be required. Subject to changes in vehicle or equipment prices. Not available in conjunction with any other finance offer and may be withdrawn at any time. Accurate at 01/2024. Freepost Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services.
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Chrome accents on instrument cluster are not available on model year 22 vehicles.
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To use We Connect services, you need a Volkswagen ID user account and must log in to We Connect with your user name and password. A separate We Connect contract or We Connect Plus contract will also need to be made online with Volkswagen AG. For We Connect Plus you have 90 days after the handover of the vehicle to register the vehicle.
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Valid for vehicles up to 6 years old and up to 100,000 miles at point of activation.  12 months’ Warranty and Roadside Assistance applies to vehicles up to 3 years old.  Vehicles aged 3 – 6 years will receive a minimum of 6 months’ Warranty and Roadside Assistance.  
Images are for illustration purposes only. Vehicle shown may not reflect UK specification.