All-new 2026 Volkswagen Transporter priced for Australia 

The News  

The seventh-generation Volkswagen Transporter has been detailed for Australia ahead of the first deliveries starting in October, with prices starting from $58,590 plus on-road costs. 

The Key Details 

The Finer Details 

When the 2026 Volkswagen T7 Transporter lands in Australian showrooms this October it will be offered in both short- and long-wheelbase bodies, while the best-selling 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder will produce 125kW/390Nm and come with front-wheel drive or the option of VW’s 4MOTION all-wheel drive. 

TDIs come with an eight-speed automatic as standard. 

While the old 80kW/260Nm TDI with the manual is no more, there is now the option of an all-electric variant that combines a 64kWh battery with a punchy 210kW/415Nm e-motor mounted to the rear axle. 

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Australia hasn’t confirmed a WLTP range yet, but it’s thought the short-wheelbase model should cover around 320km on a single charge. 

Plug it in and the new EV delivery van can be topped up using a fast DC charger at up to 125kW – 10 to 80 per cent in 38 minutes – while AC charging can be done at up to 11kW. 

The powertrain range expand in the first half of 2026 with the arrival of a plug-in ‘eHybrid’ that will offer up to 60km of electric range and better efficiency than the diesels, at least on paper. 

Arriving with high levels of standard equipment, the new generation of VW delivery van comes with LED lights, climate control, three heated front seats, a 12-inch digital instrument cluster, 13-inch infotainment system that includes sat-nav, wireless phone charging and up to seven USB charging ports. 

Safety has also been improved with the addition of autonomous emergency braking that can detect pedestrians and cyclists, turn assist, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, blind-spot warning, front and rear parking sensors and a rear-view camera. 

Options include matrix LED lamps ($2590), 17-inch alloy wheels ($1990), a digital rear-view mirror and dashcam ($1990), body-coloured bumpers and mirror caps ($1190) and a 360-degree camera ($690). 

More useful additions include a second sliding door ($1190), power sliding doors ($3750), side glass ($490 per side), a rear window ($690), underbody armour ($690), a second battery ($780), and wood lining and prep for shelving ($110-$1500). 

In the flesh, the new seventh-gen (T7) Transporter now measures in at 5050mm long – 146mm longer than before – while the width of the body has also grown by 128mm over the old T6. 

The result is a decent load length of 2602mm, load height of 1377mm for the SWB and up to 5.8 cubic metres of volume, while the longer (5450mm) LWB offers up to 6.8 cubic metres. 

Payloads range from 760kg for the BEV LWB to 1062kg for the diesel-powered TDI SWB. Braked towing capacity ranges from 2000kg for the front-drive diesel van to 2800kg for the all-wheel drives – the battery-electric Transporters can haul up to 2300kg. 

Also coming in 2026 are five-seat, short- and long-wheelbase Crewvans, as well as a dual-cab LWB six-seater. 

The new T7 Transporter joins the Volkswagen range alongside the recently introduced Buzz, T7 Multivan and updated Caddy, plus the and larger Crafter. 

The Road Ahead 

The all-new 2026 Volkswagen Transporter T7's enhanced sophistication and more generous proportions, plus the availability of a zero-emission option, will appeal to large fleets and small businesses alike, but what can’t be ignored is that with the absence of an entry-level manual, the price of admission has climbed from a reasonable $45,890 to a much less palatable $58,590 plus on-roads. 

Let's hope more affordable versions are in the pipeline for what's looking like a very accomplished van indeed. 

How much does the 2026 Volkswagen Transporter cost? 
SWB TDI – $58,590 
SWB TDI 4MOTION – $62,590 
LWB TDI – $60,590 
LWB TDI 4MOTION – $64,590 
SWB BEV – $83,590 
LWB BEV – $85,590 
* Prices exclude on-road costs 

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