Know more about Kombi vans...!
Author: Select Car Leasing Date: 17-01-2017
What are kombi vans? A common question, we’ve been asked from many people. So today we’ve come up with the answer to clear any confusion that you might have…
What is a kombi van?
A Kombi van is a vehicle that offers great also flexibility and practicality that can be used from both a business, family and social prospective.
It’s the complete package that you would love to use for day to day vehicle use.
Few of the benefits of Kombi vans are -
- A versatile vehicle which offers great flexibility & all the practicality of a car
- Carrying out day to day use for business, social & family
- Wide range of options to customise the vehicle for your own personal use
- Offers car-like handling, performance and low cost of ownership
Kombi vans have many benefits including their car size height and width that will carry you and your cargo around the narrow country side roads/ tight city streets to multiple drops. Kombi vans are also comfortable & easy to fit into a small garage or driveway.
These kombi vans are designed to provide all the comforts, features and fuel efficiency performance of a small car with the practicality and productivity of a commercial vehicle. For Kombi vans you don’t need to find parking somewhere else as its easy use allows you to park in most multi-storey car parks.
Our Sales Consultant Harry Sagar says – “The Kombi van is the complete package. It allows you to do the everyday jobs with five/six seat options and plenty of space for you, your crew and your equipment. It also offers a wide range of vehicle conversion options so you can customise the vehicle for family, business and social use. “
Let’s take a look at how you can use the Kombi vans for everyday use -
Business Use

Kombi vans are one of the perfect light vehicles that can be used for delivering goods and carrying out any door-to-door services. Its wide range of load conversion options makes the kombi van perfect for small businesses such as electrician, plumber & any delivery service.
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Social Use

Whenever and wherever you want to go, the Kombi van is a versatile vehicle that you can use for shopping, visiting family/friends, and pleasure driving such as going to the park, holiday or camping.
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Family Use

Kombi van offers enough room for everyone with five or six seat options, many storage compartments and car-like entertainment features such as Bluetooth, phone connectivity, radio, MP3 compatible CD drive & USB connection.
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Let’s take the example of Volkswagen Transporter Kombi van here -
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
The Volkswagen transporter is now more than 65 years old and has sold more than 12 million units worldwide. Its latest generation T6 model has been named the international van of the year 2016.
All the engines are Euro 6 compatible and comes with Blue motion technology as standard offering better fuel economy for everyday use.
2.0 litre TDI 84PS engine
Combined cycle fuel consumption: TBC CO2 emissions: TBC Maximum torque: 220Nm
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2.0 litre TDI 102PS engine
Combined cycle fuel consumption: 47.1-47.9mpg CO2 emissions: 164-153g/km Maximum torque: 250Nm
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2.0 litre TDI 150PS engine
Combined cycle fuel consumption: 42.8-48.7mpg CO2 emissions: 179-153g/km Maximum torque: 340Nm
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2.0 litre BiTDI 240PS engine
Combined cycle fuel consumption: 40.4-45.6mpg CO2 emissions: 183-161g/km Maximum torque: 450Nm
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It comes with infotainment and driver assistance systems including DAB radio, Bluetooth & an MP3 player along with emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, high beam assist and driver alert. On the inside, it also offers plenty of storage solutions, enough space for passengers and driver, optional heated seats, all-round air ventilation, optional air conditioning and electrically heated mirrors.
The VW Transporter comes with a range of two wheelbases and three additional roof-heights. All Transporter models provide a spacious load compartment with volumes ranging from 5.8m3 for the short wheelbase low roof, to 9.3m3 for the long wheelbase high roof. Plus, It’s 180-degree rear wing doors provide easy & convenient load access.
Short and long wheelbase with five or six seats
The VW Transporter Kombi comes with a single front passenger seat with three foldable rear passenger seats to transform into bigger loading area.
Range of options to choose the right vehicle for your everyday use –
Roof height
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Low
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Medium
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Wheelbase
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3000 mm
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3000 mm
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Load compartment length
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2572 mm
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2572 mm
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Load compartment width
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1627 mm
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1627 mm
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Load compartment floor area
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4.3m2
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4.3m2
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Load compartment load volume
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5.8m3
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6.7m3
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Turning circle (wall to wall)
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11.9m
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11.9m
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Roof height
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Low
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Medium
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High
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Wheelbase
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3400 mm
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3400 mm
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3400 mm
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Load compartment length
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2938 mm
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2938 mm
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2938 mm
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Load compartment width
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1627 mm
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1627 mm
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1627 mm
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Load compartment floor area
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5.0m2
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5.0m2
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5.0m2
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Load compartment load volume
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6.7m3
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7.8m3
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9.3m3
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Turning circle (wall to wall)
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13.2m
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13.2m
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13.2m
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We hope, you enjoyed our Kombi van article here and if you have any query finding a right van for your everyday use then feel free to speak with one of our sales advisor on 0118 920 5130.
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