Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Transporter T5
The Volkswagen Transporter T5 was launched on 6 October 2002 and entered full production on 25 April 2003, succeeding the fourth‑generation T4 range. Its debut marked the continuation of a van lineage that has been in production for over 70 years.
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Launch and Production Milestones
The T5 was officially launched on 6 October 2002 and began full‑scale production on 25 April 2003, directly replacing the older T4 Transporter. This transition signaled the start of the fifth generation in the long‑running VW Transporter series.
UK Introduction with Key Improvements
In 2003 the Transporter T5 entered the UK new‑van market, featuring notable upgrades to both suspension and interior comfort. These enhancements were highlighted as significant steps forward from the previous generation.
A New Chapter in a Historic Lineage
The T5 concluded the fourth generation (1990‑2003) era and continued the Volkswagen Transporter’s evolution, a model family that dates back to the first generation in 1949. Its introduction kept the van series alive as part of a lineage that spans more than seven decades.
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