VW Transporter gets Sportline version with GTI-style design

Volkswagen has unveiled a new version of the Transporter Sportline with sporty design elements. The van features an aggressive body kit, 19-inch wheels, a 29 mm lowered Eibach suspension and a red stripe at the front reminiscent of the GTI style.

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The interior is equipped with eco-leather sports seats with red stitching and embossed Sportline logos. The equipment also includes illuminated metal door sills, lit mirrors in the sun visors, a heated leather steering wheel, and fully carpeted floor. The version is available in both Panel Van and Kombi bodies, with two wheelbases available in both cases.

Despite the lowered suspension and more aggressive appearance, the powertrains remain unchanged. Buyers can still choose diesel versions, a plug-in hybrid, or the fully electric e-Transporter. The most powerful remains the electric version with an output of 286 hp (210 kW), which even exceeds the performance of most Volkswagen "hot" passenger models.

In addition to the standard Sportline, the company has offered a limited edition Sportline 75, dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the VW Bus. It is painted exclusively in Moss Green and features special badges on the mirrors, green stitching in the interior, and individual number plates.

In the UK, the Transporter Sportline is priced from £62,752, the limited Sportline 75 from £64,552, and the Commerce Pro S version starts at £53,086.

Source: Volkswagen