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Rivals to the DSG version of the Transporter are few and far between, so it's important that VW delivers a first-rate van. The revised looks of the Transporter give it that familiar VW took, while the build quality and standard of the interi shows the durability, practicality and comfort we've come to expect.
The Transporter is VW's top setting LCV the UK, but the more refined common-rait diesel engine wilt challenge rivals for sales and may encourage them to up their game.
For a fleet buyer, the fuel economy and higher purchase price may force them to took to a manual, but if you can live with th slight fuel penalty that comes from runnin an automatic, then the 140 P$ DSG should probably be where you put your money.
Owner-drivers wiU appreciate some of the extra comforts available, and if country road driving is on the menu, the sharp handling and manual override of the DSG will keep them entertained on the B-roads,. white the seamless auto 'box will help when crawling through traffic.
Not all automatics are as enjoyable as the dual-clutch gearbox in this Transporter. If they were, you'd have to think twice about ever running a manual again.