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In 1947, Volkswagen Dutch importer Ben Pon sketched a van based on Beetle components which became the legendary Type 2 Transporter range after seeing the Volkswagen Beetle-based Plattenwagen. [1] In 1949, Volkswagen General Director Heinrich Nordhoff approved Ben Pon's sketch for production. [1]
The Volkswagen Transporter, based on the Volkswagen Group's T platform, now in its seventh generation, refers to a series of vans produced for over 70 years and marketed worldwide. The T series is now considered an official Volkswagen Group automotive platform. [1] [2] and generations are sequentially named T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 and T7.
Wolfsburg Edition and camper van vehicles were outfitted for Volkswagen by the Westfalia factory. Syncro models were manufactured in limited numbers from 1984 through 1992, with the four-wheel-drive system added by Steyr-Daimler-Puch Works in Graz , Austria, with a short wheelbase and 48/52 front/rear weight distribution.
Large van. Also sold as the MAN TGE. ID. Buzz Cargo: 2022 2022 Europe, etc. MEB: Panel van version of ID. Buzz. Transporter: 1949 2024 Europe, etc. Ford Pro Mid-size van. Available as a panel van. Pickup truck: Amarok: 2010 2010 Latin America Unknown Mid-size pickup truck. First and second generations are currently produced alongside each other ...
1954: Volkswagen assembly commenced by Martin and King Pty Ltd, Clayton. [43] 1957: Factory purchased by newly formed Volkswagen (Australasia) Pty Ltd, which is 51% owned by Volkswagen Germany. [44] 1959: An adjoining property is purchased to be the new VW administration headquarters, central parts warehouse and engine assembly shop.
The Volkswagen Transporter T6 is the sixth generation of the Volkswagen Transporter vans. It is the successor to the T5 Transporter . [ 4 ] The Transporter line is the mid-size van offered by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles , between the larger Crafter and smaller Caddy .
Van of the Year award. [6] Fleet Van Awards 2008 – Best Medium Van. [12] Automotive TOTAL Excellium MPG Marathon 2008 – Best in Class. [13] In 2004, the T5 range won the prestigious International Van of the Year which is voted by the top Editors and Journalists from fleet, van and truck publications. [6]
Unlike a pickup truck, The list includes minivans, passenger vans and cargo vans. Note: Many of the vehicles (both current and past) are related to other vehicles in the list. A vehicle listed as a 'past model' may still be in production in an updated form under a different name, it may be listed under that name in the 'currently in production ...