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Rent a VW Van - Crafter CR35 LWB Panel Van

Lease: From £17+vat per day - minimum rental applies

Hire Purchase: Not applicable to this deal

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Replacing the LT, the Crafter is Volkswagen's challenger in the large panel van market. It features many similarities with the current Mercedes Sprinter — the result of a joint development programme — and the two are built alongside each other at a DaimlerChrysler plant.

Power for the range comes from common rail versions of the familiar five-cylinder TDI lump, available with a choice of four power outputs; 88, 109, 136 and 163 bhp. Peak torque is 162, 206, 221 and 258 lb/ft respectively. Service intervals are variable dependent on usage, but can be as long as 25,000 miles.

All models feature ABS and ESP (Electronic Stability Programme), as well as a six-speed manual gearbox — gearstick is dash-mounted — and power assisted steering. An auto 'box is optional with the 109 and 136 bhp units.

Three wheelbases are offered, along with a Maxi version of the long-wheelbase with an extended rear overhang. Combined with three roof heights this means that Crafter is available with load space from 7.5m³ to 17.0m³. Gross payloads range from 986kg to 2,631kg. Gross vehicle weights are 3.0t, 3.5t and 5.0t, but the 3.0t can be downplated to 2.8t if required. Medium- and long-wheelbase chassis cabs are available.

Access to the load area is via a nearside sliding door or twin side-hinged rear doors. Be warned, the overlapping rear VW badge is not designed to be used as a handle!

The cab bears a striking resemblance to that of the Sprinter, but this is no bad thing. The driver's seat is multi-adjustable so that the correct driving position can be set and the controls are all well positioned.

Standard specification is good with three-button remote central locking, electric mirrors and windows, driver's airbag and a radio/CD player.

If you are interested in this vehicle please call: 01443 833071