Volkswagen’s new Transporter wins double at What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards 2026

• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Transporter line-up continues its award-winning streak with a double win at this year’s What Car? Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards
• New Transporter claimed the title for ‘Best Medium Van’, impressing judges as the best all-rounder with its day-to-day practicality and driver comfort
• Volkswagen e-Transporter took home ‘Best Medium Electric Van’, with judges calling it “quieter and more composed” than its rivals

Milton Keynes, UK, 26 March 2026 – Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ new Transporter line-up is continuing its award-winning streak, with a double victory at the What? Car Van and Commercial Vehicle Awards 2026, taking home ‘Best Medium Van’ and ‘Best Medium Electric Van’.

Now into its seventh generation, the Transporter remains a versatile workhorse, with a 1.28-tonne payload and 6.8m³ load volume. The recently added Commerce Pro S trim further expands the Transporter range, providing impressive flexibility of choice to suit virtually any requirements.

Judges named the Transporter ‘Best Medium Van’ after being impressed by the vehicle’s day-to-day practicality and driver comfort. Judges also highlighted Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ comprehensive aftercare package, its 5+ Promise, which comprises five services – three services for electric models – three MOTs, a five-year Warranty and five years’ Roadside Assistance, at no extra cost.¹

Commenting on the award, Steve Huntingford, Editor at What Car?, said: “The latest Volkswagen Transporter is an outstanding all-rounder within the medium van market. Its car-based underpinnings give it a level of driving comfort and day-to-day usability that rivals can't match, yet these strengths don't come at the expense of load-carrying ability. Sealing the Transporter's win is its comprehensive aftercare package, which includes five services, MOT cover and roadside assistance. That provides a level of cost certainty and downtime protection which is hugely reassuring for businesses and sole traders.”

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ e-Transporter also came out on top, to take home ‘Best Medium Electric Van’. Available in both 136PS or 218PS power outputs, the e-Transporter offers a generous payload of up to 1,000kg and 2,300kg towing capacity.

Steve Huntingford added: “Electric vans are an increasingly common sight in the medium van sector, but the new Volkswagen e-Transporter is the best choice, mixing green credentials with an impressive payload. It's also one of the best medium vans to drive, because it's quieter and more composed than rivals. And, as with the regular Transporter, owners have the reassurance of a comprehensive aftercare package.” 

Eve Tyers, Head of Marketing at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, said: “As we continue to expand the ever-popular Transporter line-up, we’re really pleased to see the range recognised for its versatility and reliability as a workhorse, with a Volkswagen van perfectly suited, no matter the job.”

For more information regarding Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ award-winning range of products and services, please visit: www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk

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Notes to Editors
¹For diesel and eHybrid models, covers first 5 consecutive services, limited to 5 x Oil & Inspection Service, 5 x Pollen filters, 3 x MOTs. For electric models, covers first 3 consecutive services, 3 x Pollen filters, 3 x MOTs. Additional work, including wear and tear, is excluded. Warranty: earlier of 5 years or 124,000 miles. Servicing must be carried out in line with the requirements of the service schedule and all servicing and warranty work must be carried out at a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Authorised Repairer. Warranty exclusions apply (including shorter warranty period for components subject to wear and tear, mechanical adjustments (6 months/6,500 miles) and windscreen (1 month/600 miles). Roadside assistance: excludes costs of parts, garage, labour or other costs in excess of specified limits. Other limitations & exclusions apply. See Roadside Assistance Handbook for full details https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/idhub/content/dam/onehub_nfz/importers/gb/downloads/roadside_assistance_handbook.pdf. Servicing & MOTs administered by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. Warranty administered by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK. Roadside assistance administered by AA.

About Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles:
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 Multivan 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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