Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)

Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
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The Volkswagen Transporter, initially the Type 2, is a range of light commercial vehicles, built as vans, pickups, and cab-and-chassis variants, introduced in 1950 by the German automaker Volkswagen. It was the company's second mass-production light motor vehicle series, and was inspired by an idea and request from Dutch VW importer Ben Pon.

Technical data
ManufacturerVolkswagen
ProductionFrom 1950
Body typeVan

Engine variants

Different engine versions of the Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) (from registration data). 2 variants.

Engine variants for Volkswagen Type 2 (T2)
EngineFuelTransmissionTop speedEconomyModel year
1.6 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“125 km/hโ€“โ€“
2.0 l ยท 4-cylโ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“โ€“

Source: RDW (NL). European engine variants.

Generations

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Recalls & safety

No recorded recalls for the Volkswagen Type 2 (T2) in EU Safety Gate or NHTSA (US).

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.