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Volkswagen Caravelle Estate 2.0 TDI Executive 150 5dr DSG

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1968
Trim	Executive
Price	£58,117
Engine Power - BHP	150
Acceleration	13
Top Speed	113 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	206
Length	4904 mm
Width	2297 mm
Height	1950 mm
Minimum Kerbweight	2422 kg

Driver Convenience

Adaptive cruise control including speed limiter and city emergency braking
Bluetooth handsfree set
Coolant temperature indicator
Cross wind assist
Digital clock
Digital cockpit and driver alert system
eCall emergency system
Electric tailgate without interior release
Mobile phone interface comfort with inductive charging feature
Navigation system preparation
Rear gate with window aperture and power opening and closing
Rest assist
Service interval indicator
Start/stop system with regenerative braking
Tailgate power latching without unlatching from the inside
Trip computer
Voice control system
Warning lights
Wired and wireless app connect

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

16 inch chassis with 16 inch brake system
Differential lock

Entertainment

2 (type C) USB interfaces in dashboard, 2 USB charging sockets in the left C pillar
6 speakers - 2 tweeters, 2 woofers, 2 full range speakers
DAB digital radio reception

Exterior Features

8 feet standard roof with mounting points for roof rack system
Additional dust seals on the outside
Automatic headlight control system
Automatic headlight range control
B pillar in glossy black contrasting colour adhesive film
Black radiator grille with 5 chrome trims with additional chrome trim at lower radiator grille
Body colour bumpers
Body coloured exterior door handles
Break away auto dimming rear view interior mirror
Caravelle nameplate on the fender and on the rear
Chrome trims in front lower air intake on the sides and in rear tailgate
Electric front windows
Exterior mirrors - power adjustable, heated and power folding
Fixed side window front and rear in load/passenger compartment left and right
Heated washer nozzles in front and washer fluid level indicator
LED headlights with LED daytime running lights
Left and right convex exterior mirror
Manual coming and leaving home function
Rear window with heat insulating glass, heated, rear window wiper and washer system
Windshield wiper intermittent control with rain sensor
Without trailer hitch

Interior Features

2 velour floor mats
3 Spoke leather multi function steering wheel
Air recirculation system
Air vent in driver's door
Allergen filter
Armrest for both cab seats
Comfort headliner in cab and headliner for recirculated air vents in passenger compartment
Comfort seat on the left and right, in 1st row of seats (not swiveling)
Dashboard illuminated dimmable instruments
Electromechanical speed sensitive power steering, height and longitudinally adjustable steering column
Front cupholder
Front/rear reading lights
Glove compartment with illumination
Grab handles on A pillar for access, on driver and front passenger side
Height and tilt adjustable head restraints for all seats
Illuminated steps in passenger/load compartment
Interior lighting with LED technology in load/passenger compartment
Interior lighting with switch off delay and contact switches on all doors
Interior loading edge protection in stainless steel
ISOFIX and top tether child seat anchorage in 2nd to 4th rows
Jack and tool kit
Lashing rings for load restraint system for reinforced floor covering
Leather handbrake grip
Lockable glovebox
Luggage compartment cover
Passenger compartment side trim panel with leather look mirror
Rail seat system in passenger compartment
Rear cupholders
Refrigerant R1234yf
Reinforced carpet floor covering in passenger compartment
Roller blinds for side windows
Separately controllable seat heater in cab, left and right
Soft folding grab handles on roof frame
Special interior noise suppression measures
Special sound deadening measures in cab and passenger compartment
Stainless steel load sill protection
Step illumination with caravelle lettering
Storage compartment on outer side of front seats
Storage net on lower dash passenger side
Storage pockets in backrests of front seats
Sun visors with illuminated mirror and airbag label on front passenger sun visor
Sunshades for side windows in passenger compartment
Two 12V accessory power outlets
Variable intensity instrument illumination
Velour non woven floor covering in cab

Packs

Chrome pack - Caravelle
Non smokers pack - Caravelle

Passive Safety

3 point automatic seatbelts in rear
Brake pad warning light
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Electronic brake force distribution
Electronic stability control, ABS, ASR with deactivation button, hill start assist, brake assist system
Front assist with autonomous emergency braking
Front side airbags with curtain airbags for driver and front passenger
Height adjustable 3 point seat belts on outer seats in cab with electric pretensioners
Power operated child safety locks
Single tone horn
Traction control
Warning buzzer and light for driver seat belt not fastened

Security

Alarm deactivation switch of interior and tow away protection on B pillar
Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring in cab, backup horn and towing protection
Central locking system with radio remote control, system controls inside and safelock
Deadlocks
Electronic immobiliser
Lockable fuel cap
Locking wheel bolts

Trim

Comfort dashboard titanium black lower part with black chrome elements and bezels
Pewter wave grey decorative inserts

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	206
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	216
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	206

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1968
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	7 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	34.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	34.9
WLTP - MPG - High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - Low	28.5
WLTP - MPG - Medium	35.8

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	27E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	13
Engine Power - BHP	150
Engine Power - RPM	3250
Engine Torque - NM	340
Engine Torque - RPM	1500
Top Speed	113 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	235/55 R17
Tyre Size Rear	235/55 R17
Tyre Size Spare	FULL SIZE
Wheel Style	ARACAJU
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1950 mm
Length	4904 mm
Wheelbase	3000 mm
Width	2297 mm
Width (including mirrors)	1904 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	70
Gross Vehicle Weight	3000 kg
Max. Loading Weight	578 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	2422 kg
No. of Seats	7

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