The Volkswagen Transporter will soon be available in a new version in Europe Sportline Equipment that not only gives the van a sportier flair, but also improves handling.
Up front, there’s a new, more aggressive bumper with gloss black trim and large faux side air intakes, as well as a tall, gloss black grille with GTI-style red piping.
Glossy black plastic is also used for the mirror caps, the lower door sills and the tips of the two-pronged rear spoiler, which protrudes quite far from the top of the tailgate. The rear also features a new, sculpted bumper.
While the Sportline has no extra power or torque compared to other transpoter variants, it does have Eibach suspension that sits 29mm closer to the ground.
This is matched by 19-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels with Sportline branding in place of the traditional VW logo.
In the interior there are sportier front seats with faux leather upholstery, red contrast stitching and a diamond pattern for the middle section and embossed Sportline logos on the backrest.
Other improvements include a heated steering wheel and Sportline logo floor mats. The station wagon models also have illuminated footwells and metal door sills. Standard features include a 360-degree camera and keyless entry and push-button start.
In the UK, the Sportline variant will be available for the Transporter panel van and estate, with prices starting from £62,752 (A$122,000). Customers can order the Transporter Sportline from April 2026.
The latest van is essentially a Ford Transit Custom with a Volkswagen-redesigned front end and a few other elements. Unlike previous generations, the Multivan People Mover is now a standalone model on the Volkswagen MQB passenger car platform, used for everything from the Golf on up.
As part of a far-reaching partnership between Volkswagen and Ford, other joint models include the Ford Ranger/Volkswagen Amarok and the Volkswagen Caddy/Ford Transit Connect.
Ford has also developed two electric SUVs for Europe – the Explorer and the Capri “coupe” – based on Volkswagen Group’s MEB architecture but built in its own factories.
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