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What is the difference between a Caravelle and a Kombi?
The Kombi can be powered with either 75kW or 103kW engine while the Caravelle is offered with a single 132kW engine. The 75kW engine is mated to a five-speed manual while 103kW can be coupled to either six-speed manual or seven-speed DSG auto. The Caravelle is only available with DSG transmission.
Is a VW Caravelle classed as a car?
The Transporter Kombi, though, has a larger passenger than loading area, so would be generally be classed for tax purposes as a car and not a commercial vehicle – unless payload is over 1,000kg, which is the case with some Kombis. Yet the way you use your vehicle does also play a part.
Are VW Caravelle seats removable?
The front two rows have two individual seats, while the third is a three-seat bench. All rear seats can be slid backwards and forward or removed completely.
Does the VW Caravelle have a bed?
As has already been said the Caravelle lacks: 1. The pop top with the extra double bed.
Which is better Vito or Transporter?
Both the Vito and the Transporter perform and handle excellently, and are quiet and refined, with responsive steering and little body roll. The quieter, less bumpy Vito possibly has the edge for comfort, though the Transporter pulls better.
What is a VW T5 Caravelle?
The Volkswagen Transporter T5 range is the fifth generation of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV/VWN) ‘Transporter’ series of medium-sized light commercial vehicles and the people mover Caravelle/Multivan range.
What tax class is a VW Caravelle?
| Annual Road Tax | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech SE (140bhp) LWB 5d | £315.00 | 189 (Band J) |
| 1.9 TDI PD SE 5d | £340.00 | 208 (Band K) |
| 2.0 BiTDi BlueMotion Tech SE (180bhp) 4MOTION 5d | £340.00 | 208 (Band K) |
| 2.0 BiTDi BlueMotion Tech SE (180bhp) 4MOTION 5d DSG | £340.00 | 219 (Band K) |
Is a campervan a car for tax purposes?
A Recent U-Turn to Motorhome Tax Classification In September 2019 a new EU policy determined that all motorhomes and campervans would no longer fall under the commercial vehicle tax band, but instead be reclassified and taxed as a private car for the purposes of vehicle excise duty.
Do all VW Caravelle seats fold flat?
The beauty of the rail-based seating system is that you can sacrifice boot capacity for more legroom or visa versa. As we’ve said, the seats don’t fold flat to the floor but you can fold the seat backs down or lift the seats out entirely, returning the Caravelle to a van-like configuration with a huge load area.
Can you remove the rear seats from a VW Caravelle?
For convenience, all seats behind the front two slide about on a rail system and can be removed altogether, should you suddenly find yourself needing to turn your Caravelle into a posh Transporter window van. Be warned: the seats are heavy and removing them is a job best not tackled alone.
Is a Caravelle a campervan?
The VW Caravelle is a great van to convert into a camper van or surf/day van/bus and there is a large club scene associated with owning a VW Camper Van.
Is the Caravelle bed comfortable?
They are very comfortable, and pack away to a smallish size.