The All new Volkswagen Crafter 2018 | as big as it gets

In my first video van review, I show you what it's like to drive such a big vehicle. Let see what happens when I drive a giant rigid body van. If you like this hit subscribe and let me know in the comments.
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[@michaelclinton7134]

keep up the vans test 10 out 10 for that one and I don't like vw

[@BobFlavinVideo]

Cheers fella!

[@snupmadra3787]

What's the big deal with Crafters and Sprinters. They always rust. Usually within 3 years. That's not very high end. It's not even very 21st century. Renault or Nissan don't rust and are about 60% of the asking price.

[@karlossmith3714]

Not true..I had 2010 without any rust at all. I’m picking up a 2018 tomorrow with no rust again

[@Vietrasporti]

Watch the amazing test drive performed by Fuori di Test® team of VW Crafter Tdi 4Motion here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZKYoX53oL6lr5Y

[@trefod]

I guess the reviews will improve once you have a basis for comparison, this particular review felt a bit thin.

[@claas6504]

Nice review Bob, wish my boss would get me one of these for work rather than a vivaro.

[@cros13]

Volkswagen launched the eCrafter electric version last month for fleet lease. But the battery is only 36kWh so it's not remotely competitive with LDV's more widely available EV80 which has more than double the range.

[@bekabeka71]

cros13 electric is shit. I'll never buy a electric vehicle

[@cros13]

Your loss. A loss by way of ignorance but a loss nonetheless...

[@bekabeka71]

Long live petrol/diesel cars

[@IgnoreSolutions]

​@@bekabeka71 you mean long live terrible emissions, smog, global warming, etc.

[@Tobi0672]

Is the new Crafter still based on the Sprinter? Btw, No one makes serious van reviews on you tube, this could be a glorious opportunity for you Bob. Although, it is pretty relevant for contraktors like my self, to know how many europals a load can carry, so maybe if you another time, showed it more clearly. Awesome review though!

[@BobFlavinVideo]

It used to be based on Sprinter but now it’s a stand alone in-house design by Volkswagen. I see it’s very popular so I’ll do a few more vans then!

[@Tobi0672]

Well Almost stand alone design then. The new MAN VGE, is based on the new Crafter.

[@Tobi0672]

MAN TGE, sorry.

[@sharonec5419]

@@Tobi0672 That is because they are owned by VW now and it's the exact same van just different badges.

[@bgray-youtube]

How tall are you? (He asks in a whispering voice) 👍😉

[@BobFlavinVideo]

B Gray 6ft 1 (whispering back)

[@bgray-youtube]

Bob Flavin Spot on. You know yourself for scale. 👍

[@NedNew]

That's 1.83m

[@byrnedes]

Interesting. Is white the default colour just as a blank canvass for advertising Bob? I’m sure van choice is mainly down to running costs especially parts & resale. I always have this chat with my taxi driver to get insights of the professional. €€€

[@atbcars]

Did I just see 840 miles range on nearly full tank? Is that a joke?

[@Roadsaftyslowdown]

Volkswagen says the cargo Bay length is 4.3 m but they rudely measure the Void under the bulkhead seen at 1:05 thats 200mm deep. Mercedes doesn't pull such a stunt with the Sprinter.

[@checker3694]

Now 100% VW, so no more rust, and crappie orange peel metallic paint, If they build it to same standard as the transporter, it will wipe the floor with the sprinter. Front wheel drive so lower to climb in and out of cargo area, not like sprinter.

[@itsawinnerfereal]

I don't know about wind tipping a van. Also how about fastening at the top.it's great there are fastening along the middle, but what about the top. If there anything that you can connect to so you put something that is 6ft fence panels and secure them at the top. I'm glad to see that the wheel arches are screwed in as I would whip them off so t corners of those wheel arches don't damage what I sometimes delivery. (3m work tops). Another driver said that the Android/Apple play thing is pretty good for send address details from maps on your phone to the one on the van. That would be good for me as I use Google maps as I can put company names in to get there instead strictly post code. Also the back doors would of been a nice mention if the doors go all the way round like the sprinter Vans and not at a 90 degree angle. But good video.

[@auntiegog]

What height is the van?! Got an 18 plate in July l but not able to consistently keep at the same speed. Is there an optional Limiter?!

[@garvintemplates9234]

Great work Bob! When purchasing vans it can be very easy to stick to what you know because there is no reviews out there. But with this (hopefully) being the start of van reviews it should make purchasing vans easier for many other business owners to see what other options are available!

[@davidohora5454]

Great review Bob. That particular van should have a dsg gearbox fitted, because as you said in the video, its a long distance cruiser

[@R1IRL]

Brittas Bay 👍

[@Ambienfinity]

That'd be a great load-shifter - I've driven the Transporter, but that's a monster.

[@albertrafacz]

wv looks like after a facelift mercedes sprinter 312 2.9 engine

[@MrJordanwain]

Can you review the biggest new sprinter too and maybe compare the two?

[@ToyotaChaser-bd6ub]

This crafter looks way better than the old one!

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Thanks Bob looking forward to the next Van review.

[@ericrochford3134]

Nice to see van reviews on your channel, practical and informative too 👍

[@daseteam]

Thanks, Bob. I think this could give the Fiat Ducato and MB Sprinter a headache. Especially on the camper market. That might be interesting for you to do once; you did the VW California..

[@axlefoley5873]

Bad details

[@atizeg]

Nissan NV200, please. Thank you.

[@bekabeka71]

Review Ford transit sport please old and new

[@em1ownerify]

Ya but how’s living in it? 😂

[@ThePhonecat]

Do the New Peugeot Expert!

[@fmsantoscar]

2:09 door bins right?

[@martinfay3044]

The next

[@jjrdias]

B I G

[@BianShaw]

Nice video like the commercial stuff 👍, Alot like the cab in the Merc sprinter, still needs an arm rest come on Mercedes 🙄.