• VW Transporter gains Sportline trim with GTI-inspired styling.
  • Sportline 75 edition gets Moss Green paint and numbered plaque.
  • Sporty vans offered with diesel, PHEV, and BEV powertrains.

Volkswagen is jumping on the sporty van bandwagon with the new Transporter Sportline. Sitting at the top of the range, it comes equipped with a standout bodykit, sharp 19-inch alloy wheels, a lowered suspension, and a long list of standard features.

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This isn’t the first time VW has rolled out a Sportline version of the Transporter. The previous generation (T6.1) wore the badge too. For this latest model, the makeover sticks to a familiar formula, adding “dogbone-style” bumper intakes and gloss black trim around the grille. A red stripe across the front recalls the GTI’s signature look.

The side profile leans on a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels with a diamond-cut finish, paired with Eibach lowering springs that trim the ride height by 29 mm (1.14 inches). Around the back, the look is tied together with a pronounced rear bumper, red Transporter lettering, and a split roof spoiler.

VW Transporter Sportline
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine

It doesn’t go quite as far as the Ford Transit Custom MS-RT in visual drama, but the Sportline makeover still gives this van a distinctive edge.

Inside, the Sportline treatment brings sports seats trimmed in eco-leather with red stitching and embossed logos. They’re joined by metal scuff plates with illumination, lit vanity mirrors, a heated leather steering wheel, and full carpet flooring. Buyers can choose between Panel Van and Kombi versions, both offered in two different wheelbase lengths.

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Despite the visual and suspension upgrades, powertrain options remain unchanged. Buyers can still opt for diesel, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric setups. The top performer is the e-Transporter, which delivers 282 hp (210 kW / 286 PS), edging out the GTI on raw output.

As a reminder, this seventh-generation VW Transporter is built on shared underpinnings with the Ford Transit Custom.

VW Transporter Commerce Pro S
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine

More Sporty Trims

Beyond the standard Sportline, VW is also offering a limited-run Sportline 75 edition, celebrating 75 years of the iconic VW Bus. Finished exclusively in Moss Green, it features unique mirror cap badges, green interior stitching, and a numbered plaque inside the cabin.

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Finally, VW has also introduced the more affordable Transporter Commerce Pro S trim with styling upgrades. The 17-inch alloy wheels look small for the size of the van, but the splitter, side skirts, rear spoiler, black mirror caps, and illuminated plastic scuff plates add a sportier note.

Pricing and Rivals

In the UK, the Transporter Sportline starts at £62,752 ($86,000), while the limited Sportline 75 edition carries a slightly higher price of £64,552 ($88,400). The entry-level Commerce Pro S trim begins at £53,086 ($72,700).

As for rivals, VW faces stiff competition from the Ford Transit Custom MS-RT, along with the Vauxhall Vivaro GS, Fiat Scudo Onyx, Citroen Dispatch VTR, and Peugeot Expert Sport, all part of Stellantis’s commercial van lineup.

VW Transporter Sportline
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine
VW’s New Van Shows Up In GTI Cosplay, But No One Told The Engine

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