Are lt35 reliable?
Sarah Cherry
Published Mar 02, 2026
Are lt35 reliable?
A Volkswagen badge on the front of a commercial vehicle promises decent reliability and the LT is no exception. With regular servicing, these vans will trundle on for years with few problems. That said, rust will be a likely issue for all vans of this age.
Is VW LT same as sprinter?
In 1996, the joint venture of Volkswagen and Daimler’s Mercedes-Benz Commercial introduced the second generation Transporter LT. The Volkswagen version shared the body shell with the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The Transporter LT adopted what had become the standard style of construction for bigger transporters.
How wide is a VW LT35?
1.933 metres
The LT35 is more compact than the LT46, with an overall length of 5.585 metres and width of 1.933 metres, while the LT46 is 6.535 metres and 1.994 metres wide, dimensions that relate well to the purpose these vehicles are intended for. They all have a fuel tank capacity of 80 litres.
What is a VW Bulli?
The Volkswagen Type 2, known officially (depending on body type) as the Transporter, Kombi or Microbus, or, informally, as the Bus (US), Camper (UK) or Bulli (Germany), is a forward control light commercial vehicle introduced in 1950 by the German automaker Volkswagen as its second car model.
How much does a LT35 weigh?
This example has the medium wheelbase of 3.55m, and a kerb weight (with a full 80-litre tank and a 75kg driver) of around 1,715kg, for a body/payload allowance of 1,785kg. After the body is fitted, the nominal payload comes down to 1,515kg—slightly less than that of the 1VIWB high-roof van.
How long is an LT35 LWB?
6535mm
The dimensions shown above are for the Volkswagen LT 35 LWB, 2.8L, Diesel, 5 SP MAN ….Volkswagen LT Dimensions 2006.
| Volkswagen LT Height | 2570mm |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen LT Length | 6535mm |
| Volkswagen LT Ground clearance unladen | 189mm |
| Volkswagen LT Wheelbase | 4025mm |
| Volkswagen LT Weight | 2014kg |
Are VW buses still made?
Buzz currently only exists in concept form, VW has confirmed that a production version will be sold in the United States in 2023 as a 2024 model.
Are Volkswagen vans still made?
Even though VW isn’t selling camper vans in the U.S. at present, they’re still being manufactured in Europe. Westfalia churns out several aftermarket camper conversions based on the Volkswagen Crafter commercial panel van.
