Volkswagen Caravelle

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Recent Changes

 * The 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show will play host to the unveiling of a facelifted and minor repackage of the T5 family, including the Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan and California'. Aesthetically, the facelift focuses on the front fascia, reshaped to bring it into line with Volkswagen's current corporate face. Other updates include a range of common rail TDI engines, new rear-light clusters, more aerodynamic side mirrors, touchscreen navigation, USB connectivity, updated ESP, 4MOTION AWD and a hill-start assist feature. Plus, a manual gearbox can be optioned. Speaking of the new turbo diesels, the 2.0 TDI can be selected with four different power outputs:


 * 62 kW (84PS) and 220Nm of torque @ 1250rpm
 * 75kW (102PS) and 250Nm of torque from 1500rpm
 * 103kW (140PS) and 340Nm of torque @ 1750rpm
 * 132kW (180PS) and 400Nm of torque @ 1500rpm feat. two-stage charger with bi-turbocharging technology

All the engines have a particle filter and all will be attached, standard, to a 7-speed DSG dual clutch gearbox (unless the aforementioned Manual is specified). 

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Main Competitors

 * Toyota Alphard
 * Honda Elysion
 * Nissan Elgrand

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Design quirks and oddities
The Volkswagen Caravelle topped the people mover category as the most secure according to the 2003 RACV Vehicle Security Rating with the score of 74.5 points out of 120.

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