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Prototype Eras
Era 9 (1995 to 2004) Initial Privatisation
Era 10 (2005 to 2015) Rebuilding of the Railways
Era 11 (2016 to 2026) The Last Days of Privatisation
The Volkswagen Transporter T5 is the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Transporter light commercial vehicle. It was launched in 2003 and replaced the T4 Transporter range. It was available in a wide range of body styles, including panel van, kombi, Caravelle, Multivan, and California campervan.
The T5 was a significant improvement over the T4 in many areas, including:
It was was also the first Transporter to be offered with a range of advanced features, such as electronic stability control, traction control, and anti-lock braking system.
In 2009, the T5 received a facelift, which included a revised front grille, headlights, and taillights. New engines were also introduced, including a 2.0-liter TDI diesel engine with common rail fuel injection.
The T5 was a very successful model for Volkswagen, with over 1.65 million units produced during its 12-year production run. It was replaced by the T6 Transporter in 2015.
Oxford Diecast VW T5 Van Silver is 1:76 scale and comes packed on a plinth, with a clear case lid and Oxford wrap.
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Oxford Diecast Model of the Volkswagen T5 Van in silver, scale 1:76, manufacturer part number 76T5V006.
The model is presented on a plinth within a clear case lid and includes an Oxford branded wrap.
The Volkswagen Transporter T5 is the fifth generation of the Transporter light commercial vehicle, launched in 2003 as a successor to the T4. It was offered in a range of body styles, including panel van, kombi, Caravelle, Multivan and California campervan. The T5 featured more powerful and efficient engines, improved handling and ride quality, a more spacious interior and higher safety standards, with optional electronic stability control, traction control and anti‑lock braking system. A facelift arrived in 2009 with revised front grille, headlights and taillights, and new 2.0‑litre TDI diesel engines. Production continued until 2015, when the T6 replaced it, with over 1.65 million units built.
The period represented by this model is noted as "Rebuilding of the Railways".