2026 Volkswagen Transporter Price and Specs

Australian pricing and specifications have been confirmed for the 2026 Volkswagen Transporter van, with prices starting from $58,590 before on-road costs. 

The new Transporter’s powertrain options include a 125kW and 390Nm TDI diesel engine in two-wheel drive and 4MOTION all-wheel drive guises alongside a 210kW and 415Nm battery electric powertrain featuring a 64kWh battery. 

The Transporter will be available in short (SWB) and long wheelbase (LWB) guises from its Australian launch. 

An eHybrid plug-in hybrid transporter is also set for arrival in the first half of 2026, as well as a five-seat Crewvan in short and long wheelbase guises and a dual-cab long wheelbase six-seater. 

Towing capacity ranges between two tonnes in the two-wheel drive diesel and 2.8 tonnes in the 4MOTION all-wheel drive variants. 

Payloads range from 760kg in the long wheelbase BEV up to 1,062kg in the two-wheel drive diesel short wheelbase variant. 

Cargo volume ranges between 5.8m³ in the short wheelbase and 6.8m³ in the long wheelbase Transporter.

Standard features with the new Transporter include LED headlights and taillights, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13-inch infotainment touchscreen, heated front seats, wireless phone charging, seven USB ports, three folding roof racks, cargo tie-downs (six in the short wheelbase and eight in the long wheelbase), LED lights in the cab and load area, heated windows including the tailgate, and an ADAS safety suite. 

The 2026 Volkswagen Transporter is set for an Australian arrival in October 2025.

2026 Volkswagen Transporter Pricing Before On-Road Costs

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2026 Volkswagen Transporter Standard Features

• 3 folding roof racks
• Active radiator grille opening/closing
• Black grained bumpers (front and rear)
• Black grained exterior mirror housings and door handles
• Power-adjustable, heated, and power-folding exterior mirrors
• Heat-reflecting side window glass
• Heated rear window
• Laminated safety glass windshield (heat-insulating)
• Tailgate w/ heated window and wiper
• Sliding door on passenger’s side
• Trailer hitch preparation
• 16-inch steel wheels
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC) + brake booster
• Spare wheel (varies by drivetrain: Diesel FWD, 4MOTION, or Tyre Mobility Set for BEV)
• Anti-theft alarm system (w/ interior monitoring, backup horn, towing protection)
• Front airbags + side and curtain airbags in cab
• Emergency call feature
• Front Assist w/ pedestrian/cyclist detection + Front Cross Traffic Assist
• Lane Assist w/ Side Assist + exit warning system + lane-centre guidance
• Adaptive Cruise Control (w/ stop & go + predictive speed control)
• Park Distance Control (front & rear, w/ manoeuvre braking)
• Rear-view camera (linked w/ Lane Change Assist)
• LED headlights and taillights w/ DRLS
• Manual-dimming interior rearview mirror
• 2-seater front passenger bench seat (load-through system + folding table)
• 8-way adjustable driver’s seat + 4-way lumbar support
• Heated seats in cab (individually controlled)
• Armrest for driver’s seat
• Roof grab handles (driver + passenger side)
• Electric auxiliary heater (BEV only)
• Illuminated glove compartment (soft close)
• LED lighting in cab and load area
• High metal partition w/ window
• Plastic floor covering in load area (raised edges)
• Plastic scuff plates + side trims
• Fabric seat trim “Life”
• Premium multi-function steering wheel
• Adjustable head restraints (height + tilt)
• 6 tie-downs (SWB) / 8 tie-downs (LWB) in load area
• 12V outlets (front console + rear D-pillar)
• 4 speakers
• 7 USB ports in cab
• AGM vehicle battery (Diesel only)
• 1-zone automatic air conditioning
• Alternator 240A
• Keyless start + central locking
• 12-inch Digital Cockpit
• 13-inch touchscreen w/ navigation + wireless App-Connect
• Wireless phone charging
• Dynamic Road Sign Display
• DAB+ digital radio
• High-beam control Light Assist
• GoConnect connected car app

Options

• Matrix LED headlights w/ Dynamic Light Assist: $2,590
• 17-inch alloy wheels & tyres: $1,990
• Digital rear-view mirror w/ dashcam feature: $1,990
• Body colour bumpers & mirrors: $1,190
• 360-degree Area View camera: $690
• Front double bench seat (no-cost option)
• Deletion of load partition (no-cost option)
• Second sliding door (driver’s side): $1,190
• Power sliding doors (both sides): $3,570
• Side windows (per side): $490
• Steel underbody cladding (engine & transmission): $690
• Second battery: $780
• Wooden floor coverings w/ airline rails & shelving prep: $1,100–1,590
• Rear wing doors: $690
• Camper preparation program (swivel front passenger seat + second battery): No additional cost