Volkswagen Transporter price & specs in South Africa (2026)

About the Volkswagen Transporter

The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter is a bus & minibus sold in South Africa in 18 versions, priced from R 535 100 to R 1 342 400. It runs on diesel with between 75 kW and 146 kW of power. The most economical version uses a claimed 6.6 l/100 km. You can get it with manual or automatic transmission.

All 18 Transporter versions and prices

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	Gearbox	Fuel
T6.1 2.0TDi 81kW LWB Single Cab	Manual	Diesel	81 kW	7.6 l/100 km	R 535 100
T6.1 2.0TDi 81kW LWB Double Cab	Manual	Diesel	81 kW	7.5 l/100 km	R 630 000
T6.1 2.0TDi 110kW LWB DSG F/C Panel Van	Automatic	Diesel	110 kW	7.2 l/100 km	R 738 700
T6.1 2.0BiTDi 146kW LWB DSG 4MOT Double Cab	Automatic	Diesel	146 kW	8.2 l/100 km	R 811 900
T6.1 Crewbus 2.0TDi LWB 110kW DSG (5 Seat)	Automatic	Diesel	110 kW	6.6 l/100 km	R 826 600
2.0TDi 81kW LWB F/C Panel Van	Manual	Diesel	75 kW	7.1 l/100 km	R 827 000
2.0TDi 110kW LWB Auto F/C Panel Van	Automatic	Diesel	110 kW	7.6 l/100 km	R 887 000
T6.1 C/Bus 2.0BiTDi SWB 146kW 4MOT DSG (5 Seat)	Automatic	Diesel	146 kW	8.2 l/100 km	R 928 000
C/Bus 2.0TDi LWB 81kW (8 Seat)	Manual	Diesel	81 kW	7.2 l/100 km	R 933 500
C/Bus 2.0TDi Auto LWB 110kW (8 Seat)	Automatic	Diesel	110 kW	7.9 l/100 km	R 967 000
T6.1 C/Bus 2.0BiTDi LWB 146kW 4MOT DSG (8 Seat)	Automatic	Diesel	146 kW	8.2 l/100 km	R 1 000 400
C/Bus 2.0TDi Auto 4M 125kW (5 Seat)	Automatic	Diesel	125 kW	8.4 l/100 km	R 1 064 800
Kombi 2.0 TDi Commerce Auto (125kW)	Automatic	Diesel	125 kW	8.0 l/100 km	R 1 102 800
Kombi 2.0TDi Basic Auto (125kW)	Automatic	Diesel	125 kW	8.0 l/100 km	R 1 115 700
C/Bus 2.0TDi LWB Auto 4M 125kW (8 Seat)	Automatic	Diesel	125 kW	8.5 l/100 km	R 1 147 800
Kombi 2.0TDi Life Auto (125kW)	Automatic	Diesel	125 kW	8.0 l/100 km	R 1 174 600
Kombi 2.0TDi Edition Auto	Automatic	Diesel	125 kW	8.0 l/100 km	R 1 227 800
Kombi 2.0TDi Style 4MOT Auto	Automatic	Diesel	125 kW	8.7 l/100 km	R 1 342 400

T6.1 2.0TDi 81kW LWB Single Cab Diesel · Manual · 81 kW · 7.6 l/100 km R 535 100
T6.1 2.0TDi 81kW LWB Double Cab Diesel · Manual · 81 kW · 7.5 l/100 km R 630 000
T6.1 2.0TDi 110kW LWB DSG F/C Panel Van Diesel · Automatic · 110 kW · 7.2 l/100 km R 738 700
T6.1 2.0BiTDi 146kW LWB DSG 4MOT Double Cab Diesel · Automatic · 146 kW · 8.2 l/100 km R 811 900
T6.1 Crewbus 2.0TDi LWB 110kW DSG (5 Seat) Diesel · Automatic · 110 kW · 6.6 l/100 km R 826 600
2.0TDi 81kW LWB F/C Panel Van Diesel · Manual · 75 kW · 7.1 l/100 km R 827 000
2.0TDi 110kW LWB Auto F/C Panel Van Diesel · Automatic · 110 kW · 7.6 l/100 km R 887 000
T6.1 C/Bus 2.0BiTDi SWB 146kW 4MOT DSG (5 Seat) Diesel · Automatic · 146 kW · 8.2 l/100 km R 928 000
C/Bus 2.0TDi LWB 81kW (8 Seat) Diesel · Manual · 81 kW · 7.2 l/100 km R 933 500
C/Bus 2.0TDi Auto LWB 110kW (8 Seat) Diesel · Automatic · 110 kW · 7.9 l/100 km R 967 000
T6.1 C/Bus 2.0BiTDi LWB 146kW 4MOT DSG (8 Seat) Diesel · Automatic · 146 kW · 8.2 l/100 km R 1 000 400
C/Bus 2.0TDi Auto 4M 125kW (5 Seat) Diesel · Automatic · 125 kW · 8.4 l/100 km R 1 064 800
Kombi 2.0 TDi Commerce Auto (125kW) Diesel · Automatic · 125 kW · 8.0 l/100 km R 1 102 800
Kombi 2.0TDi Basic Auto (125kW) Diesel · Automatic · 125 kW · 8.0 l/100 km R 1 115 700
C/Bus 2.0TDi LWB Auto 4M 125kW (8 Seat) Diesel · Automatic · 125 kW · 8.5 l/100 km R 1 147 800
Kombi 2.0TDi Life Auto (125kW) Diesel · Automatic · 125 kW · 8.0 l/100 km R 1 174 600
Kombi 2.0TDi Edition Auto Diesel · Automatic · 125 kW · 8.0 l/100 km R 1 227 800
Kombi 2.0TDi Style 4MOT Auto Diesel · Automatic · 125 kW · 8.7 l/100 km R 1 342 400

Highlights

What stands out about the Transporter

Flexible and Spacious Interior

Inside the Transporter 6.1 Crew Bus, you’ll find a spacious and flexible interior designed to adapt to your business needs. With multiple seating configurations and removable seats, it can easily transition from a panel van to a crew bus. The passenger compartment can accommodate up to eleven seats, providing ample space for your team or cargo. The cabin also features a height and longitudinally adjustable steering column, ensuring a comfortable driving experience.

Works as Hard as You Do

The Transporter 6.1 Crew Bus is powered by three engine options, offering power outputs of 81kW, 110kW, and 146kW. The 146kW variant includes 4MOTION capabilities, making it the most off-road ready vehicle in its class. This powerful engine range ensures the Transporter can handle any job with ease, providing reliable performance in any situation.

Innovative Infotainment System

Stay connected with the Transporter 6.1 Crew Bus’s state-of-the-art Infotainment System. The system includes telephone connectivity and WeConnect compatibility, allowing you to experience digital progress up close. The Composition Colour radio system with a 6.5-inch colour display touchscreen lets you stream audio, navigate, and take calls while keeping your eyes on the road. Connect via Bluetooth, USB, or SD card to stay entertained without distraction.

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