TRANSPORTER 6.1
VW is updating its versatile commercial van range in 2020.
On the outside the new model will feature new design LED head and tail lights, new front bumper, grille and fender design, new alloy wheels and new heritage paint combinations.
The upgrades will continue in the cabin with the addition of electromechanical power steer
In an effort to offer customers additional peace of mind, Volkswagen will be offering newly structured service and maintenance EasyDrive plans, previously called Automotion.
The service plans can be purchased at any time for vehicles not older than 10 years that have done less than 300 000km, while the maintenance plans can be extended within six months after the expiry of the previous plan and there are no waiting periods.
The plans can be extended for up to 10 years or 300 000km with service intervals at 30 000km increments.
The services can be done at any VW dealer, which will use only genuine Volkswagen parts.
VW says the plans offer more affordable pricing and are guaranteed to protect customers from inflation.
In a world that is becoming more digital by the day, Volkswagen doesn’t intend being left behind in the connectivity race.
VWSA says that where vehicles on grounds of their VIN numbers used to be the main players in its data storage system, the focus will now shift towards people instead, with the vehicles owned or driven merely listed in their profiles.
Starting with the T-Cross in Q1, all new VW models from the Polo Hatch Comfortline upwards from Q2 will be sold locally with a data plug which can send vehicle related information to your smartphone via Bluetooth.
The offering will also be available through after sales and is compatible with all VW models from 2008 excluding the previous generation Polo Vivo.
Via the We Connect Go app, VW costumers will be able to access vehicle information such as fuel level, mileage and trip information and also to send a vehicle service request to a dealer of their choice.
VWSA plans to join commercial partners down the line in a possible rewards programme, but says it will first need to have more than 150 000 users to make it viable for rewards partners.
Some pictures show cars in its European spec and in cases where pictures are not available yet, ones of current models have been used.