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    A new Crafter in 2016

    Will be build in partnership with MAN rather than with MB.

    2016 Volkswagen Crafter to Be Built in Wrzesnia, Poland

    Volkswagen confirms new Tiguan, Crafter & Porsche Panamera for 2016

    Volkswagen looking to end van partnership with Mercedes - report

    Maybe we get the 4Motion version then, and the one would also hope that there will be a bigger engine than 2.0L TDI from Golf.
    Last edited by phaeton; 24-05-2014 at 07:12 AM. Reason: Man to MAN

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    Hi Transporter - will be interesting to see what MAN and VW come up with they have some history together in the past with good results !!!!
    - Ben

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    Yeah, after roadtesting Crafter, Sprinter and Iveco, I'm disappointed with the Crafter mainly based on the value. The Iveco drove like a truck and the Sprinter has a wrong badge on the front grill.
    I don't have a very high hopes for the new Iveco coming in September, so I think I have to wait for a new Crafter and then make a decision what to buy.
    I'm looking for any information on a new Crafter, but so far not much is out there.

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    -All new Crafter has a release date of September 2016 at the IAA in Hannover.
    -Will be based on the all new MNB platform that will underpin the T7 series in 2020.

    Source: http://europe.autonews.com/article/2...daimler-tie-up
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    I hope it will make it to Australia at the beginning of 2017 and at will be 4Motion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Transporter View Post
    I hope it will make it to Australia at the beginning of 2017 and at will be 4Motion.
    Time will tell my friend, cross your fingers
    - Ben

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    The first sketches are out, photos should follow soon after as they did with the new V6 Amarok .
    I'm hoping for a 4motion or 4x4 with a bit more ground clearance to turn into a camper, I have a T5 4motion camper now for sale and would like to up size. Enjoy Next-generation Volkswagen Crafter previewed - Behind the Wheel

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    The same here mate. I can't wait to upgrade from my 2015 4x4 Sprinter. As long as they bring 4x4 version or at least a proper difflock.
    Also, I don't take very seriously that the new Crafter will get the V6 TDI, knowing VW Australia, we will be cheated on again, on features and equipments.
    http://performancedrive.com.au/2017-...-language-0601
    Last edited by Transporter; 02-09-2016 at 09:04 AM.

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    ....another mentioning of the 4Motion Crafter Volkswagen 2017 Crafter - Volkswagen reveals new Crafter van | GoAuto

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    A bit more was revealed here All-new 2016 VW Crafter revealed in full | Parkers

    though it looks like the new Crafter has no rear door wiper(s), its floor is lower to the ground by 100mm. Also I fear that the engine/transmission could be the east west configuration right across the range.

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