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Early sale for VW's Crafter
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VOLKSWAGEN HAS brought forward the sale date of its new Crafter by a month, to 1 August.
The run out of the previous model, the LT, has been quicker than the manufacturer predicted. paving the way for an early introduction of the new model, which has been developed in conjunction with Mercedes-Benz.
Panel van, chassis-cab and double-cab will be available from the start,while the window van will arrive in 2007.
New to the range is the Maxi version weighing in at 5.0-tonne GVW and there is also an automatic option, called Shiftmatic. Power comes from a 2.5-litre common-rail unit producing 87, 108, 134, or 161hp.
Backed by a national advertising campaign, which is set to roll out overAugust and September. and buoyed by its rise to third place in the overall LCV market, Volkswagen plans to sell 1,000 Crafters by the end of the year, followed by a further 6,000 for 2007. Prices start at £15,300 for the short wheelbase 87hp TM. and climb to f28,100 for the Maxi highroof 161hp`ID I.
• Ford dealerships are now offering test drives of its new Transit, which went on sale in June. Slarting at £13,150 the new version includes CD/radio,ABS, high-output alternator, Bluetooth technology and an improved security system. There's also three years' free servicing, while a selection of 0% and low-rate finance offers are available.