The selection of cargo vans in the US is far inferior to Europe, the Old Continent being home to several different makes and models eager to carry your cargo. One such offering is the VW Crafter, a big boxy van that’s the focus of a new German Autobahn top speed video from the Meilensammler YouTube channel, which takes the large hauler to unexpected speeds, reaching 164 kilometers per hour (102 miles per hour). That speed isn’t impressive in the grand scheme of things. However, even with aerodynamic advancements, the VW Crafter is still similar to trying to move a brick wall through the air. With that in mind, the Crafter’s performance is a bit more impressive. The Crafter is surprisingly quick for a cargo van, easily reaching what would be considered in the US to be illegal speeds. The video not only captures the van’s spirited acceleration but also the copious amount of wind noise created at those higher speeds.
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