New 2019 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive 2.0TDI BMT 150 SS deals

2019 Volkswagen Caravelle Executive 2.0TDI BMT 150 SS deals

Caravelle customers have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to specifying their vehicle. For standard 'SE' variants, prices start at around £37,000, with premium of around £2,000 if you want the long wheelbase version which is 400mm longer.

If you're happy wih the short wheelbase shape, then a premium of around £3,700 will get you plusher 'Executive' trim. Both of the engines come with six-speed gearboxes as standard but they can be specified with Volkswagen's 7-speed DSG twin-clutch system that allows manual or automatic shifting.

The BiTDI engine can also come with the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system. There's even a California model based on the Caravelle that amounts to a full motorhome conversion.

SE trim gets you air-conditioning, alloy wheels, Bluetooth and a DAB 8-speaker stereo but the Executive spec really goes to town.

It adds alcantara/leather trim, cruise control, heated front seats, electric sliding side doors, speed sensitive power steering and a climate control system with separate controls for the rear seat occupants.

Ths Caravelle's pricing will limit its appeal for family buyers but there's little to match its combination of opulence and space outside of the similarly priced Mercedes-Benz V-Class models, so there may still be some takers.

The Executive model has obvious appeal for companies needing to transport personnel over long distances in comfort with all the bells and whistles..