The new registration plate marks the launch of two new options packs for Transporter buyers, offering them extra equipment as well as extra value.

With the introduction of the S and SE packs, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is combining a number of popular options into two value-for-money packages. Available on Transporter panel vans, the S pack adds an alarm which alone would cost £115 (RRP excl VAT); full height bulkhead (£135); and an electric pack (£295) which comprises electric windows, heated and electrically adjustable wing mirrors and internal central locking control. To specify these options would cost £545, however the S pack is priced at just £460, giving customers a saving of over 15 per cent or £85.

The SE pack includes all the items in the S pack, and adds manual air conditioning (£600) and a driver’s comfort seat with armrest (£50) on top. The SE pack costs £1,000, offering a saving of over 16 per cent or £195. Both packs are available in combination with any colour, wheelbase, gross vehicle weight, roof height or engine.

Not only do the S and SE packs offer customers extra equipment and value at purchase, they also provide advantages at resale, with CAP Monitor predicting they will add a premium to the secondhand van of £150 for the S and £500 for the SE after three years. Prices for the standard Transporter panel van start at £13,465 for the T26 short wheelbase powered by a 1.9-litre 84 PS TDI PD engine.

A Transporter with the new SE options pack will be showcased at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2007 from 24 to 26 April at the NEC in Birmingham.