New Volkswagen Transporter named ‘Van of the Year’ at News UK Motor Awards 2026

• The new Transporter has been crowned ‘Van of the Year’ at the News UK Motor Awards, announced at a ceremony in London earlier today
• Judges praised the new Transporter for its generous specification and comprehensive ownership package
• The annual awards celebrate the best vehicles across every market segment, as judged by a panel of specialist automotive journalists

Milton Keynes, 1 October, 2026 – The new Transporter from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been named ‘Van of the Year’ at the News UK Motor Awards, presented at a ceremony in London earlier today.

The prestigious awards, now in their ninth year, celebrate the very best in motoring excellence across a wide range of market segments. They are judged by a panel of specialist automotive journalists, who recognised Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Transporter as a leader in the light commercial vehicle market.

The Transporter beat off competitors thanks to its generous specification and comprehensive ownership package. Boasting an impressive 6.8m³ load volume, 1.2-tonne payload, and 2.8-tonne towing capacity, the van is a great companion for businesses and individuals.

Providing the flexibility to suit virtually any requirement, the seventh-generation of the Transporter is available in diesel, petrol, hybrid and fully-electric powertrains, with a range of variants and wheelbases.

Rob Gill, Motors Editor for The Sun, commented: “The Transporter is our ‘Van of the Year’ – it’s a no-brainer, really. It’s cheaper than the Ford, comes with a five-year care package (servicing, MoT, roadside, assistance), a five-year warranty (Ford’s is three years) plus more kit. And the top-spec Sportline looks fantastic, too.”

Eve Tyers, Head of Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, added: “The Transporter has always been a reliable and versatile vehicle, and with the new Transporter, there really is a vehicle to suit every business need – it’s great to have this and the vehicle’s generous specification recognised by the esteemed News UK judging panel. Winning the ‘Van of the Year’ award is a great validation for the quality of products we deliver to keep our customers safe and comfortable on the road.” 

For more information, visit https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk.

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About Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK:
Over 75 years ago, the first Transporter arrived in the UK, creating a blueprint which others would follow: a van which gets the job done efficiently and reliably. Today, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles offers a diverse model range of commercial as well as passenger carrying and lifestyle models – from the compact Caddy, the evergreen Transporter and sturdy Crafter panel vans, dropsides and tippers, through the Caravelle passenger carrier, and Caddy California, new California and Grand California campervans, to the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo all-electric models, and the Amarok. The vehicles are as versatile and dependable as Volkswagens have always been, but the range is now wider, and more connected, modern and safer than ever. 
 
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is committed to working in partnership with individuals and businesses, providing them with the best products and aftersales support, whether they’re buying one or a thousand vans. For more information visit www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk

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