Volkswagen joins the trend of sports vans by presenting the new Transporter Sportline. Positioned at the very top of the range, this model comes equipped with striking features bodykitomattractive 19-inch alloy wheels, lowered suspension and a long list of standard equipment.
Connoisseurs will know that this is not the first time that VW has offered a Sportline version of the Transporter, given that the previous generation (T6.1) carried the same designation. However, for the latest model, the recipe remains familiar, so there are still intakes on the bumper and shiny black decorative elements around the radiator grille. There is also a red line that stretches across the front, which is clearly reminiscent of the distinctive appearance of the GTI model.
The side profile is accentuated by a new set of 19-inch diamond-finish alloy wheels, paired with Eibach springs that lower the vehicle’s ride height by 29 millimeters. The rear rounds off the story with a more pronounced bumper, red Transporter lettering and a split roof spoiler.
The interior has also received the Sportline treatment, bringing sport seats covered in eco-leather with red stitching and embossed logos. They are joined by illuminated metal door sills, illuminated mirror shades, heated leather steering wheel and full carpet floor covering. Customers can choose between Panel Van and Kombi versions, both available in two different wheelbase lengths.
Despite the visual and suspension upgrades, powertrain options remain unchanged. Customers can still choose between diesel, plug-in hybrid or all-electric lineups. The most powerful version is the e-Transporter, which delivers 282 hp (210 kW), which surpasses even the Golf 8 GTI in terms of raw power.
Volkswagen’s Transport Sportline will be sold in the UK market at a starting price of £62,752.
