Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Crafter SY
The Volkswagen Crafter entered its second generation as the SY/SZ model in 2017, continuing a lineage that began with the original Crafter reveal in Berlin in April 1975. This modern van builds on decades of evolution while keeping its core identity as Volkswagen's largest commercial vehicle.
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A 45‑Year Legacy
The Crafter celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2020, marking 45 years since it was first revealed to the world in Berlin in April 1975.
Second‑Generation Redesign
In 2017 Volkswagen launched the second‑generation Crafter, designated Typ SY (and SZ), succeeding the first‑generation Typ 2E/2F that had been produced from 2006 to 2017.
Largest 3‑to‑5 Tonne Van
The Crafter, introduced in 2006 and carried forward into the SY generation, is the largest 3‑to‑5 tonne van sold by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and is based on a high‑end Mercedes‑Benz platform.
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