Volkswagen Bus/minibus
Volkswagen Minibuses & Passenger Vehicles
Volkswagen's passenger-transport range stretches from the factory-built Transporter Shuttle to larger Crafter-based minibuses produced by specialist converters. The latest Transporter Shuttle is available with diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully electric power, while the Crafter provides the space for higher-capacity and wheelchair-accessible layouts with up to 17 seats.
Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle
The Transporter Shuttle is Volkswagen's factory-built passenger version of the latest Transporter, offering seating for up to nine occupants and a choice of short- or long-wheelbase bodies. Developed alongside the latest Ford Transit Custom and sharing its underlying platform and much of its engineering, it retains Volkswagen-specific styling, equipment and model positioning. Diesel, plug-in hybrid and fully electric versions are available, giving operators a broad choice of powertrains.
Price From: £49,735 OTR
Powertrain: Diesel / plug-in hybrid / electric
Diesel Engine: 2.0-litre TDI
Diesel Power: 110 hp / 150 hp, specification dependent
Plug-in Hybrid: 2.5-litre petrol-electric
Plug-in Hybrid Power: 232 hp
Electric Power: Specification dependent
Electric Battery: 70 kWh, specification dependent
Electric Range: Up to 218 miles WLTP
Transmission: Manual / automatic, specification dependent
Seats: Up to 9 occupants
Typical Licence: B
Body Lengths: Short wheelbase / long wheelbase
Typical Use: Hotel transfers, airport shuttles, taxi and private hire, sports teams, larger families and group transport
Volkswagen Crafter Minibus
The Crafter provides the basis for Volkswagen's larger minibus conversions, with specialist UK converters offering layouts for schools, community transport, private hire and accessible passenger services. Versions with up to 17 seats are available, while tracked floors, passenger lifts and wheelchair spaces allow the interior to be adapted for different operators. Multiple body lengths and engine outputs make the Crafter particularly flexible for specialist passenger conversions.
Price From: POA / conversion dependent
Base Vehicle: Volkswagen Crafter
Powertrain: Diesel
Engine: 2.0-litre TDI diesel
Power: 102 hp / 140 hp / 177 hp, conversion and specification dependent
Transmission: Manual / automatic, specification dependent
Seats: Up to 17 occupants, conversion dependent
Typical Licence: D1 / D, depending on seating and vehicle specification
Body Lengths: Multiple wheelbase and roof-height options
Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible layouts available with tracked floors and passenger lifts
Typical Use: Schools, community transport, private hire, care services and accessible transport
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