Volkswagen is further expanding its Transporter range to include a single cab and double cab variant.

Hot off the launch of the Transporter 6.1 during March 2021, VW is adding more utility-minded versions of the famous model. Soon you will be able to buy a single or double cab Transporter for under R500k. This isn’t the first time the brand is offering these models as they were offered in the previous generation as well.

VW Transporter engines

The single cab offers a single engine option of the 81 kW and 250 Nm turbodiesel mated with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The double cab offers more performance than some leisure double cabs on the market with the additional choice of a 146 kW and 450 Nm turbodiesel with a 7-speed DSG ‘box.

Both models are equipped with a long-wheelbase chassis with a maximum load capacity of 3.2 tons.

Obviously, the single cab has a bigger load bed and is said to be able to load up to 4 Euro pallets while the double cab can load 2 Euro pallets.

Dimensions for the bakkies are as follows:

Single Cab dimensions

2 939 mm load length

1 940 mm load width

392 mm board height

904 mm loading height

Double cab dimensions

2 169 mm load length

1 940 mm load width

392 mm board height

904 mm loading height

Options are available if you want to improve the interior or add passive safety features to the Transporter. A 6.5-inch touchscreen radio with 2 USB Type-C ports is standard on both models. This system is also available with optional navigation.

Volkswagen Transporter pricing

Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 single cab – R424 900 incl VAT

Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 double cab 81 kW – R499 500 incl VAT

Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 double cab 146 kW – R608 100 incl VAT