Vehicle Launch
VOLKSWAGEN CARAVELLE
The new VW
Startline Caravelle
SE LWB version is
Volkswagen introduce
available with two
engine options,
starting at £30,190
on the road.
new Startline Caravelle
Volkswagen’s popular Caravelle model has two new
options designed to appeal to private hire operators
Volkswagen is launching a new version of its popular privacy blinds and an extension for the rear seat with a
Caravelle. The Startline Caravelle SE is designed to offer a cover to protect the upholstery.
versatile, spacious seven-seater from £23,950 (on the road), Like all Caravelles, the Startline special edition features
or £299 a month on Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles two individual seats in the middle row which can rotate
Finance Solutions (Personal Contract Plan). A new long to face the rear to create a sociable lounge area, plus the
wheelbase (LWB) model, much more suited to commercial third row of seats can fold back to make a flat bed area.
operation, also joins the Caravelle range offering one of the Every passenger has the pleasure of plenty of legroom and
biggest passenger and luggage compartments in the large headroom, plus the Caravelle’s floor rail system allows the
MPV sector. second and third row of seats to be moved backwards or
Prices for the new Startline special edition start at forwards to optimise passenger or luggage space.
over £5,000 less than the existing entry-level SE models, The wheelbase of the new LWB model is 40 cm longer and
with a specification that includes unique upholstery, air increases the interior volume by over 15% from 5.8 m³ to 6.7
conditioning, twin sliding rear doors, rubber floor covering m³, providing a generous luggage space for seven people.
and 17-inch steel wheels, plus a folding table which neatly Volkswagen says it is designed for customers, particularly
stores in the side sliding door. A choice of two economical, executive chauffeur or private hire businesses, who want
turbocharged diesel engines includes a four-cylinder 1.9- to maximise passenger and luggage space. It is available
litre 102 PS TDI PD (£23,950 on the road), or a five-cylinder in SE trim level with a choice of two 2.5-litre five-cylinder
2.5-litre 130 PS TDI PD model (£25,350 on the road). turbodiesel engines with 130 PS (£30,190 on the road), or
A variety of option packs are available to upgrade the 174 PS with a six-speed manual gearbox (£31,790 on the
Startline specification. They start with the £600 ‘Startline road) or with Tiptronic transmission (£33,385 on the road).
pack 1’ which includes 16-inch alloy wheels and rear Both new models are available to order now, with
privacy glass (saving £100); while ‘Startline pack 2’ offers first deliveries to Van Centres and customers expected
body-coloured bumpers, front fog lights and front and rear in May. Full details of the Caravelle and Volkswagen’s
parking sensors for £672 (worth £984). In addition, to make nationwide Van Centre network are available at www.
the Caravelle a camper, the ‘Sleep pack’ (£568) includes volkswagen-vans.co.uk or by calling 0800 717131.
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