VW T6.1 Campervan Review

The Volkswagen T6.1 Transporter was launched in 2019 to replace the existing T6. The main differences include a reshaped front bumper and narrower headlights, upgraded alloy wheels, and a digital dashboard on the interior.

But, one of the biggest changes has been the switch to electromechanical steering. This has meant the safety tech onboard has drastically improved, with the Transporter equipped with the latest generation of driver assistance systems, including Lane Keeping Assist and Cross Wind Assist.
 

Wheelbases & Roof Heights

The T6.1 Transporter comes in short and long wheelbase variants and standard, medium and ed spec roof heights. 

Trims

There are two main trim levels: the entry-level Startline to the more expensive Highline, plus a lowered, sporty model called the Sportline.

Startline trim comes with the following as standard:

• Crosswind Assist
• Automatic Post-Collision Braking System*
• Brake Assist system
• Front Assist with City Emergency Braking System*
• Electromechanical steering
• Composition Colour DAB+ radio system with 6.5-inch touch-screen and four loudspeakers, SD card slot, Bluetooth® hands-free and two USB interfaces (type-C) in dashboard
• Electrically adjustable and heated exterior door mirrors
• Daytime running lights

Highline comes with features from Startline trim, in addition to:

• Body-coloured exterior door mirror housings, door handles and bumpers
• Automatic headlight activation with separate daytime running lights, leaving home and manual coming home function
• Electrically foldable exterior door mirrors
• Windshield wiper intermittent control with rain sensor
• Climatic air conditioning system
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with speed limiter including Front Assist with City Emergency -Braking System
• Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring in the cab, backup horn, towing protection and SAFELOCK
• Parking sensors, front and rear

Sportline trim is the most premium of the three trim levels and is fitted with an exclusive Volkswagen Sportline body kit, including:

• 18” alloy wheels 
• A rear spoiler
• Sportline badging 
• Eye-catching contrast grille strip in red
• Illuminated sidebars.

Engines, Performance & Drive

The T6.1 van is available in a range of 2.0-litre engines. You can choose from 89bhp, 108bhp or 148bhp versions or a twin-turbocharged version that produces 196bhp.

Both the 89bhp TDI 90 and 108bhp TDI 110 come with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the 148bhp TDI 150 comes with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic, along with the option of 4Motion four-wheel drive.

Introducing the electromechanical steering to the new T6.1 has really affected how the van drives. The previous T6 Transporter felt as though it didn’t grip very well around corners, whereas this new technology has made the Transporter feel more precise and stable when driving and manoeuvring. 

All the T6.1 Transporter engines also comply with the Euro-6d-TEMP-EVAP emissions standard.

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