All-new Transporter is the highlight of VW Commercial Vehicles‘ Exhibition at the IAA Transportation 2024.
VW Commercial Vehicles Presents New Transporter, ID. Buzz, California, Multivan, Crafter, and Caddy in Hannover
Volkswagen (VW) Commercial Vehicles is exhibiting a wide range of new models at the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover, Germany, from 17 to 22 September.
The Bulli, in particular, will be in the spotlight at the world’s largest trade fair for commercial vehicles with the completely redeveloped Transporter celebrating its world premiere on 15 September.
The new ID. Buzz Pro, with a long wheelbase and 86 kW battery, which offers superior range, is also being presented. The same battery also powers the extended version of the dynamic ID. Buzz GTX. Meanwhile, The ID. Buzz Pure and ID. Buzz Freestyle, two new entry-level variants enhancing the range, are equipped with a new 59 kWh battery.
Also new is the all-wheel-drive (AWD) version of the iconic electric commercial vehicle: the ID. Buzz Cargo 4MOTION. In addition, the Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION is celebrating its premiere with a plug-in hybrid AWD.
The new California, which is based on the Multivan, the enhanced Crafter, in a wide range of versions, and the new Caddy eHybrid and new Caddy Flexible equipment package are also present in Hannover.
The trade fair appearance will be rounded off by innovative solutions from second-stage manufacturers. Volkswagen Group Charging, Elli, will present the innovative integration of its charging services into the Connect Pro fleet tool developed by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles at the IAA.
The Full List of VW Commercial Vehicles’ New Models at IAA Transportation 2024:
New Transporter
The IAA highlight from VW Commercial Vehicles is the world premiere of the seventh-generation Transporter on the eve of the trade fair.
New Shelving System
The new Transporter will be equipped with the new shelving system developed by VW Commercial Vehicles in partnership with Sortimo. The basic system elements can be ordered directly from the factory, with the new Transporter, through VW Commercial Vehicles in the first quarter of 2025. Customers can also order individual equipment for the shelving, which can be installed on both side walls, from Sortimo.
The shelving system has been designed for three commercial areas: trade or service companies and mobile workshops with extensive tools, courier services, and food transport and retail. The Caddy, the ID. Buzz Cargo, and the Crafter will also receive the optional shelving system.
ID. Buzz Expanded Range
VW Commercial Vehicles has expanded the ID. Buzz model ranges both downwards and upwards.
In addition to the 210 kW (286 PS) ID. Buzz Pro models with a normal wheelbase (NWB)and 79 kWh battery, a long-wheelbase (LWB) 7-seat version of the 210 kW ID. Buzz including a large 86 kWh battery and up to 487km of range was recently introduced, along with two 250 kW (340 PS) ID. Buzz GTX models with all-wheel drive (NWB: 79 kWh, up to 423 km range, LWB: 86 kWh, up to 475 km range).
The 250 kW ID. Buzz Cargo 4MOTION is available for the first time with all-wheel drive instead of rear-wheel drive (always NWB, 79 kWh, up to 432 km range). All-wheel drive increases the towing capacity of the ID. Buzz models from 1,200 kg to up to 1,800 kg (braked, 12 per cent gradient).
In the future, the ID. Buzz Pure, ID. Buzz Freestyle, and the ID. Buzz Pure Cargo with 125 kW (170 PS) and 59 kW battery will round off the range at the lower end. The new ID. Buzz Cargo Pure is available in Germany from 42,710 euros (net). VW Commercial Vehicles is also exhibiting an ID. Buzz Cargo as a refrigerated vehicle from the German second-stage manufacturer Wükaro, combining an electric drive system and an electric cooling system.
Connect Pro & Fleet Interface
With Connect Pro & Fleet Interface, VW Commercial Vehicles will be showcasing its digital fleet environment at the IAA. VW Commercial Vehicles’ eco-system for fleet customers is inspired by a wide range of customer needs, enabling the brand to offer a comprehensive digital solution.
Flexible and user-friendly, the portal can be accessed from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. With a notification function for vehicle maintenance, and automatic appointment requests to preferred repairers, fleet efficiency is increased and downtime is reduced. Software updates can be activated centrally over-the-air to ensure that vehicles are always up to date.
VW Connect services can now also be activated without a primary user, which is particularly beneficial for fleets with frequent driver changes. Furthermore, fleet managers are able to see their vehicles’ current locations and any previous journeys. This makes day-to-day work a great deal easier for business owners as they are able to use their vehicles even more efficiently.
New e-charging Services – Connect Pro uses Elli
Elli is be presenting the integration of its charging services into the Connect Pro fleet tool, developed by VW Commercial Vehicles at the IAA. This has been designed for commercial customers who manage their vehicle fleet digitally. The now-integrated e-charging services from Elli make it possible to manage public charging cards for vehicles.
Fleet Interface
Fleet Interface is a fully integrated cross-brand vehicle data solution. Using a data interface (API), fleet customers can define the individual vehicle data to be integrated directly from the OEM into their own fleet management system. Comprehensive data packages containing repair, maintenance, and operating data allow for in-depth analysis and optimisation of the total cost of ownership for mixed fleets.
This data can support sustainability analysis and reports as well as the strategic development of fleets. In the future, Fleet Interface will allow users to remotely manage vehicle functions, such as the charging process or air conditioning, to make the day-to-day routines of fleet managers even easier.
VW Connect’s New Services
A large number of VW Commercial Vehicles will integrate artificial intelligence into their online IDA voice assistant via ChatGPT from model year 2025 onwards. Additionally, the streaming app, Spotify, can now be used in VW Commercial Vehicles infotainment systems. Furthermore, charging services for models like the new eHybrid version of the Caddy offer genuine added value when at home or on the road.
New Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION
VW Commercial Vehicles is presenting the Multivan in a version with a combined plug-in hybrid and all-wheel drive for the first time. The new Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION is the first Volkswagen Group product line based on the modular transverse matrix to be equipped with this highly innovative system.
The 180 kW (245 PS) plug-in hybrid drive temporarily turns the Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION into an electric vehicle for everyday use, as the Bulli can cover long distances on electric power alone thanks to a 19.7 kWh battery.
The second-generation plug-in hybrid drive works extremely efficiently and will thus enable the vehicle to cover long distances between refuelling. The powerful drive consists of a combination of an electric drive motor and a turbocharged high-tech petrol engine (1.5 TSI evo2) with a VTG (variable turbine geometry) turbocharger.
New California
The new California is based on the long version of the extremely modern Multivan. The camper van has become more spacious, smarter, more sophisticated, more versatile and more sustainable.
VW Commercial Vehicles has kept key California details such as the pop-up roof and an interior that is carefully planned down to the smallest detail. And of course, the new California is still the ideal VW vehicle for everyday use with the latest powertrain, assist, and infotainment systems and a new camper van architecture.
Like the Multivan eHybrid 4MOTION, which was first shown at the IAA, the new California will also be available with plug-in hybrid all-wheel drive as an alternative to the turbocharged diesel and petrol engines. VW Commercial Vehicles will offer the new California as the Beach, Beach Tour, and Beach Camper (with a mini-kitchen in the rear) as well as Coast and Ocean versions (each with a full kitchenette on the driver’s side).
New Crafter
VW Commercial Vehicles has enhanced the Crafter and integrated a new cockpit landscape. As part of this, a new generation infotainment system has been introduced. Its distinguishing feature is a visually free-standing display.
The Composition infotainment system is used as standard. The Discover Media navigation system is optionally available as the first expansion stage. Both systems have a 26-cm (10.4-inch) touchscreen. The Discover Pro navigation system with a 32-cm (12.9-inch) display is additionally available.
The new Crafter also features digital instruments as standard for the first time: the Digital Cockpit Pro. Other new details include an electronic parking brake with an Auto Hold function (more space for through-cab access). Assist systems such as Front Assist (autonomous emergency braking including cyclist and pedestrian detection), Lane Assist (lane keeping system), dynamic road sign display, and Park Distance Control (front and rear) are now on board as standard.
Travel Assist (assisted longitudinal and lateral guidance) is offered as an option for the first time for the Crafter. 2.0-litre turbodiesel engines with 103 kW (140 PS), 120 kW (163 PS), and 130 kW (177 PS) are used for the Crafter with front-, rear- or all-wheel drive, depending on the version. An eight-speed automatic gearbox is available as an alternative to the manual six-speed transmission.
New Crafter as Kombi
At the IAA, VW Commercial Vehicles will also showcase the new Crafter as a Kombi for passenger transport that can be ordered from the factory. It is converted by the German second-stage manufacturer AMF-Bruns.
Thanks to an aluminium Smartfloor system, up to seven individual seats in the passenger compartment can be flexibly arranged. The Crafter Kombi is a 9-seater, including the driver and front passenger seat. An optional electrically extending and retractable step facilitates access to the passenger compartment.
Thanks to the individual arrangement of the seats, and a wheelchair restraint system also developed by AMF-Bruns, the Crafter Kombi can also be used for transporting wheelchair users. AMF-Bruns has also developed an electric ramp for the rear of the Crafter to facilitate access for wheelchair users.
A private hire vehicle and taxi package is additionally available for this model. Last but not least, Volkswagen will be exhibiting two other Crafter variants at the IAA: the lightweight box body from Junge Fahrzeugbau and the three-way tipper from Schoon.
New Caddy: eHybrid and Flexible
VW Commercial Vehicles is expanding the Caddy range with the product line’s first plug-in hybrid drive and the new Flexible equipment specification. The Caddy eHybrid has a second-generation plug-in hybrid drive on board. Thanks to a 19.7 kWh battery, the all-rounder can cover up to 122 kilometres under electric power alone.
Propulsion is provided by the high-tech 1.5 TSI evo2 petrol engine and an electric drive motor. Together, both units develop a system power of 110 kW (150 PS). The new Caddy Flexible offers an innovative new 3-seater bench seat in the second row: this can be folded up completely and converted into a sturdy load compartment partition.
The load compartment capacity can thus be expanded to 2,500 litres or 3,100 litres (Caddy Maxi Flexible with long wheelbase) in seconds. The Caddy Flexible has N1 commercial vehicle approval. The new equipment version can be ordered as a TDI, TSI and eHybrid.
