History of the Volkswagen T6
The Volkswagen T6 Transporter
Introduction
April 2015 saw the Volkswagen T6 replace the T5 and was the sixth generation of VW Transporter, available as a medium-sized light commercial vehicle and people carrier with a range of diesel TDI engine options.
Body Styles and model variants
Built at the dedicated Transporter factory in Hanover Germany, it was available in SWB (Short Wheel Base) or LWB (Long Wheel Base). The range (excluding custom-built models) consists of:
Panel Van (no side windows)
Shuttle (up to 8 passengers)
Kombi (windows and 5 or 6 seats)
- Also Known As
- T6, T6, T6.1 Transporter,T26, T27, T28, T30, T32, Caravelle, Shuttle, Kombi, and Multivan.
- Manufactured
- from 2015 onwards
- Fuel Types
- Diesel
- Engine Sizes
- 2000cc (Diesel)
- Engine Types
- Water-Cooled
- Drive Configurations
- LHD, RHD
- Dimensions & Weight
Wheelbase: 3,000 mm (118.1 in) SWB
Wheelbase: 3,400 mm (133.9 in) LWB
Length: 4,904 mm (193.10 in) SWB
Length: 5,304 mm (208.80 in) LWB
Width: 1,904 - 1,959 mm (75.0 - 77.1 in)
Height: 1,990 mm (78.30 in)(Normal roof)
Kerb weight: 1,855 - 1,985 Kg (4,089 - 4,376 lbs)
T6 Engine options
2015 to 2019
Size PS Notes
2000cc 84 PS Diesel TDI
2000cc 102 PS Diesel TDI
2000cc 140 PS Diesel TDI
2000cc 180 PS Diesel TDI
2019 - Onwards
Size PS Notes
2000cc 90 / 220Nm Diesel TDI (single turbo)
2000cc 110 / 250Nm Diesel TDI (single turbo)
2000cc 150 / 340Nm Diesel TDI (single turbo)
2000cc 199 / 450Nm Diesel TDI (twin turbo) - until early 2021
2000cc 204 / 450Nm Diesel TDI (twin turbo) - from early 2021