Volkswagen Caddy

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has just picked up three awards for their Caddy and Transporter vans, plus the overall title of Fleet Van of the Year (for the Transporter), at the Fleet Van Awards 2011. This follows on from winning three van categories in the 2012 What Van? Awards.

The Caddy was voted Small Van of the Year by Fleet Van and the Transporter, Medium Panel Van of the Year with Trevor Gelken, editor of Fleet Van, commenting,”With new engines, a range that the others can’t match, rock solid residual values and superb dealer back-up, the Volkswagen Caddy knocked last year’s winner of its perch into second place”.

Volkswagen Transporter

On the Transporter, he said,”Such is the legendary might of this van, which dates back to the 1950s, that it wins Medium Van of the Year again- as it has done every year since our awards began. The judges could find nothing to touch it in the sector”.

Alastair Hemmings, National Fleet Manager at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said,”What more can I say? With no less than six awards for our vans in one week, I’m sure these will prove to even more fleet managers that Volkswagen’s efficient and desirable range of commercial vehicles make very good sense for every business”.

We have contract hire prices available now for the whole trage of Volkswagen commercial vehicles.

Volkswagen Amarok pick-up

The Portugese of National Institute for Search and Rescue has been using a brand new fleet of Volkswagen Amarok pick-ups (14 in total) to rescue surfers and swimmers off the coast of Portugal’s beaches this summer. The institute chose the new Amarok for its quick response team which carry essential life saving equipment and the Amarok’s 4MOTION all-wheel-drive is ideal for this.

The Amarok has the largest loadspace in its class and is available in doublecab pick-up with four doors and space for five adults. Its 2.0-litre TDI engine has low CO2 emissions, is powerful with good torque and has better fuel economy than many of its rivals which have much larger engines.

All Hemmings, National Sales Manager, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said, “We are delighted to add the new Amarok off-roader to our range of commercial vehicles this year which, with the new Volkswagen 4MOTION system also available on our Caddy Maxi, Transporter and Caravelle ranges, means we now offer an extensive and versatile choice of all-wheel drive vehicles from vans and people carriers to a robust pick-up”. Volkswagen Amarok contract hire on the whole Amarok range is on the site now.

New Volkswagen Crafter van

The new Volkswagen Crafter van will launch on the 1st August and promises class-leading fuel economy at 38.7 mpg and lower CO2 emissions starting at 199g/km. The new Crafter is powered by the latest 2.0-litre TDI common rail engine, already well-proven in the Transporter and Amarok. It is available in 109,136,143 and 163 PS plus BlueMotion Technology models offering further savings, yet still delivering the same or higher levels of torque at lower engine speeds than the previous 2.5-litre BlueTDI engine.

CO2 emissions have fallen significantly by between 10 and 20 per cent with the CR35 2.0-litre TDI 163 PS BlueMotion Technology model having CO2 emissions of 199g/km, compared to 258g/km for the previous engine with the same power unit.

Plus the new Crafter no longer uses AdBlue to achieve these low Euro V emissions and still qualifies for EEV (Enhanced Environmentally friendly Vehicle) status as standard. Volkswagen contract hire for all their commercial vehicle range is on the site now.

Volkswagen Transporter

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has reported a rise in their sales for the first half of this year with a 16% increase in vehicle registrations, with around 2,400 commercial vehicles being registered. All its van ranges have been updated over the last 18 months and they have also introduced the new Amarok pick-up which looks set to be a success as well.

The new Caddy was also the best selling van in the 2,001 to 2,499kg class, making it Volkswagen’s best selling van this year, just in front of the Transporter. Crafter sales were also strong and 240 Amaroks have been registered this year -to-date.

Simon Elliott, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said,”We are really pleased that more van drivers are enjoying driving Volkswagen vans this year. It is a great sign that more businesses are wise enough to choose Volkswagen vans in these tough economic times…” The full range of Volkwagen commercial vehicles are on the site now on Volkswagen contract hire.

VW Amarok

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has reported that following its appearance at the CV Show 2011, it has seen a greater increase in sales enquiries and test drive requests, than the last time it appeared at the show, in 2008.

Star of the VW stand was the new UK version of the Amarok pick-up, supported by the Caddy and Transporter van ranges, plus there was also entertainment on hand with the opportunity to play darts with darts champions, James Wade and Mark Webster.

Simon Elliott, Director, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK, said,”We were very pleased to see so many people at the CV Show, and it has certainly proved a great success for Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. It’s fantastic to see the commercial vehicle market recovering so well, which created a very positive feel to the show”.

If you want to see the full range of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles including vans, conversions, people carriers, pick-ups and campervans then you can find more details on the VW website. If you are thinking of Volkswagen commercial vehicle contract hire then we have the full range on the site now.

New Volkswagen Crafter van

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has just released the first details of the new Crafter van, which was originally launched five years ago. The new models will feature Volkswagen’s latest four-cylinder, 2.0-litre common rail TDI engines, offering the same power as the existing model but providing increased torque, better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions.

The new 2.0 TDI engines have already been proven in the new Amarok pick-up, Caddy and Transporter and initial CO2 emissions could be low as 195g/km, with running costs forecasted to fall by 25%. The new Crafter van will have a refreshed exterior (new front grille) plus the interior will get new upholstery and redesigned instruments. Production on the new Crafter should start later this summer when we should have Volkswagen van leasing prices on the model loaded.

Volkswagen Caddy

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has scooped three van awards at the VansA2Z Van of the Year 2011 awards, including winning the top prize of Van of the Year for the new Caddy.

The Volkswagen Caddy also won the category for Best Light Van and the Transporter picked up the Best Small Panel Van award. Simon Elliott, Director,Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK, said,”We’ve already started 2011 with sales up 70 per cent over last year, and with these awards helping to endorse the Caddy and Transporter as the best vans in their class, this success looks set to continue”.

Full details of the new VansA2Z awards can be found at www.VansA2Z.com

Amarok

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will be showcasing a range of their commercial vehicles at the CV Show at Birmingham’s NEC, from the 12th to the 14th April 2011. Their hotly awaited four-door, four-wheel-drive pick-up, the Amarok, will be the star of the show and will be supported by nine other Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen will be showing off the recently launched Caddy and Caddy maxi panel vans, the Transporter in panel van and kombi, as well as various examples of the Crafter in panel van configuration and chassis cab. There will also be a model from Volkswagen’s heritage collection on show as well, with a fully restored 1954 split-screen “barn-door” Transporter.

Simon Elliott, Director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles,said,”Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is proud to be back at this year’s CV Show, which is a vey important date in the commercial vehicle calendar. We are extremely excited to finally introduce the Amarok to the UK buyers, showcase the diversity, versatility and competitiveness of our vans and people carriers, and I also cannot wait to see my new Caddy Racer for the first time!” Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle contract hire is on the site now as well.

Volkswagen Caddy BlueMotion

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has scooped another award just days after winning the Fleet Van Manufacturer of the Year Award. This time it has been named as the LCV Manufacturer of the Year at the GreenFleet Awards 2010.

Colin Boynton, Marketing Manager, GreenFleet Awards, said,”GreenFleet is delighted to award Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles with the title of LCV Manufacturer of the Year for a number of reasons. The environmental improvements made to the new Transporter, coupled with the two new Caddy BlueMotion Technology models featuring Stop/Start and battery regeneration systems, will make a massive difference to anyone operating a commercial fleet”. Volkswagen van contract hire on the whole BlueMotion range is available now.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

Volkswagen has been voted Fleet Van Manufacturer of the Year by the judges at the Fleet Van Awards 2010, with the judges commenting that Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers “the best brand value for fleets”. Volkswagen also won an award for the Medium Panel Van of the Year for their new Transporter, which was launched earlier this year. The Volkswagen Caddy and Crafter vans also made it to the finals of the Small Van of the Year and Large Panel Van of the Year.

Volkswagen Transporter

Simon Elliott, Director Commercial Commercial Vehicles, said,”This award is a great honour. I am really proud and pleased that the Fleet Van judges have recognised the quality and cost effectiveness of our vans and the professional customer service provided through our fleet team and dedicated Van Centre network”. Volkswagen contract hire on the whole Volkswagen commercial range of vehicles is on the site now.