Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced the launch of its latest evolution of its Transporter Chassis Cab. Available for order now, prices start from £21,265 (US$29,829) (excluding VAT) for the LWB Single Cab Startline 2.0TDI 140PS Euro 5 6-speed manual.

Offering a versatile blank canvas for businesses who wish to create a load space to suit their specific needs, the latest Transporter Chassis Cab is also available to order with a drop-side body directly from the factory. The latest Transporter Chassis Cab range has been developed to complement the range of Volkswagen Crafter chassis and drop-side derivatives that are available through Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ “Engineered to Go” program, according to the automaker.

Available in either single-cab or double-cab variants, the new Transporter Chassis Cab can carry up to six passengers in double cab form and offers a payload capacity of up to 1,339 kg in single cab specification. The factory specification drop-side bodies offer versatile load space of either 5.2 m2 in single cab form or 4.2 m² in double cab arrangement, according to the automaker.

The new chassis cab derivative comes equipped with a number of technological and safety features, including BlueMotion Technology modifications as standard, which includes low rolling resistance tires, regenerative braking and Start/Stop systems. The Chassis Cab range is offered with either 6-speed manual or 7-speed DSG transmission, according to the automaker.

In addition to BlueMotion technology, the Transporter Chassis Cab also comes standard with DAB+ digital radio, 5-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth phone connectivity and USB connection. Standard equipment also includes Volkswagen’s Automatic Post-Collision Braking system, which automatically applies the brakes after a collision, reducing the risk or severity of a secondary impact, according to the automaker.