2021 VW Transporter 6.1 review | Edd China's in-depth review | What Car?
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- Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
- New tech, new design, but is it still any good? Edd China gives the full verdict on the new VW Transporter 6.1
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We want more Ed China! More Ed China! MORE ED CHINA! It's because we like Ed China. And we like his on-point reviews.
So nice to see Edd presenting content again! He’s been missed!
Too true, we need him back on the tools too Simon.
Couldn’t agree more... missed you Edd
Why what happened???
dont know if anyone cares but if you guys are stoned like me during the covid times then you can watch pretty much all of the new series on Instaflixxer. Have been binge watching with my girlfriend these days :)
@Casey Zayne Yea, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself =)
I've seen this guy in a show where him and another dude were buying cars and repair them ,I loved it,can't believe it's him:))
IIRC its Wheeler Dealers
@@sabarish810 Whoosh!
Miss him on wheeler dealers. Not a huge fan of the new guy.
I used to love watching Wheeler Dealers. He's a great presenter.
I see Edd
I smile and watch
Definitely Edd China a genuinely nice guy.... Hope to see more of him he's... Fantastic.... Good to see you back mate.... Your a legend....
The VW Transporter T6 is that vehicle that can pretty much go through the rest of time just being facelifted and tweaked. It's just that perfect as an appliance.
Edd is a genius. He was the lynchpin of Wheelers & Dealers and I was really sorry to see him go. If you bought a 2nd hand car from Edd you knew it would be perfect. Hope this channel is a big success Edd.
nice to see Ed back, but as a van driver, I would have liked to have known about Payload, visability, stability under load, turning circle, electric windows, AC, and MPG and cost.
Great to see Mr Edd China 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
If you want to buy one, please do your research. The lower spec engines seem to be good. The high power engines are completely worn in 60.000 miles. If you understand German, I recommend Redhead Zylinderkopftechnik on UA-cam. They unfortunately (for the customers) have to rebuild a lot of the VW T6 engines. They even contemplate to develop an oil cooler for it themselves. Last but not least, change oil and fluids twice as frequently as VW indicates. That may also help a little. Here downsizing went wrong and you are better off with the low power versions.
Yeah, T5 and soon out-of-warranty T6 biturbos are a sweet deal with blown engines! :D
I just picked up a really nice T5.1 4Motion BiTurbo for €5k, dropping in a factory new engine for a further 5k plus external oil cooler, new Dpf and new turbos, will be changing the oil every 10kkm, should last me for years to come.
🖕
I was looking at the 2019 2.0ltr t30, what are your thoughts on reliability? I can't afford to buy it twice
I love Edd China...I wish he lived in my garage!
Sad to see Edd China’s reviewing instead of fixing, up rating and just using his genius hands work on every type of of vehicle! :( Edd needs to revive pimp your ride uk!! :)
Hi Ed, great to see you back. A talent like you and your huge popularity seems to me that u need your own channel doing what you do best. You would have no problem amassing 000’s of subscribers. Get repairing/tinkering its what we want😬
Ed you're making the transporter look compact !! Love your work
Edd is probably the major reason we are drawn to this review.
More Edd please
That T shirt is definitely aimed at Mike brewer, I'd rather see you whip the engine out edd like the old days
Je suis français , et j adoré comment EDD PRESENTE !!!! PAS COMME L AUTRE MECANO DE WHEELER DEALER !!!!!!😋CONTINUE EDD !!!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Edd China - Instant Like!!!
My 04 t5 1.9 tdi is still going strong it's the AXC engine very economical. Also I'd prefer a closed glove box with a lock. But the t6 is a good looking van. But they have made them smaller width and length
It has the same dimensions.
Well said What Car for getting Edd in front of the camera. Please feature Edd in more car reviews.
Love Edd. More Edd, please 👍🏻
Fantastic review and very entertaining.
Nice to see you back on air Ed :)
Great to have you back in the public eye and hopefully this is a stepping stone to seeing more of you! PS. What did you do to your thumb?
Mr China, brilliant as usual! Great review! The only problem I see with T6.1 is the design doesn't allow a tall bloke fit nicely on the driver's seat.
Looking forward for the next video.
FYI Ed is 6'7"
The front styling is horrible. Prefer the t6. But nothing looks better than the transit van. Coming to a transporter soon🤔
Very informative and easy on the ears ! Really great review ! Thank you Edd
Good signing from What Car!
we miss you Edd China 👍
Edd, you're alive. Mike Brewer said he had you assassinated. Please bring out your own youtube show of YOU fixing and explaining things.
The ONLY vehicle REVIEW I've watched that DOESN'T ACTUALLY show DETAILED VIDEO of the CABIN or REAR CARGO area.
C'mon Edd...less WORDS...more VIDEO.
An adept automotive reviewer like Ed China should his You/Tube channel
More Edd China!!!
In depth review ? Where do I find that ?
Why doesn't he still have his own TV show?
because he's not enough of a sellout. I still like him though.
He does here ...
@@Stoneheadification Selling out PREEEEEEEETTTTTYYYYYY hard over here.
Ed you ok mate? You look knackered!!
Good to see Ed Back !
Nice to see you Ed!
Nice one Edd... I remember that Tee when you where stood next to me!
It was a good quick review thanks not to long and concise !
Great to see you again edd
I had a T5 174PS. Preferred my transit tourneo for comfort and front seat space. much cheaper than the VW and lasted a lot longer!
Super helpful. I now know to avoid the 6.1 and look for a 6.
Come on boys give Ed his own program
You recommend the DSG. High mileage drivers won’t appreciate the 40k service intervals for this gearbox.
Or when it totally fucks up just after warranty has expired.
Great ☺️ Video Review 👍. Looks smart particularly Inside. I recommend the Highline Trim as the pick of the range
Has the security been improved on the t 6.1,,,, and is the dsg gearbox unreliable? Other than that the transporter is a great van .
Nice review Edd, i didnt think id be so interested in a van.
Just ordered the shuttle SWB in the same blue colour as in this vid. Looking forward to be part of the V Dub van community 🤟🏻
Edd China doing reviews now? Yes I think I will subscribe then!
Wow that's massively expensive.
Yes you are not part of the Volk if you don't have deep pockets for a car....
Wont buy this overpriced box from a Diesel cheater compoany
Hi Edd! I’m having trouble deciding between the T6.1 and the Ford Transit Custom. Any insights on which would probably be more reliable?
Hey there! I'm currently facing the same dilemma. Cannot solidly decide on one of them.
Did you end up buying one of the two or probably gained some insight on which one is the better one?
@@GutsDovakjin I decided on a transporter, the height was probably a non-negotiable for me as I regularly go into car parks with a height restriction of 2m
@@D_L_J_83 Thank you so much for your reply! That is a concern for me as well.
@@D_L_J_83 I never thought of that. Good point!
Depends how long you intend keeping it !
Hello Edd! We still love you man! 💖
Best of minivan in the world ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
My T5 works perfect after 13 years and I love it . I like the new Vans but way to expensive for ....just a Van.
Same here Steven, except my t5, needed some ECU repairs this month £1300, BUT I can't complain, she's a workhorse and it owes me diddly. Considering its 17 yrs old and little work over its long life ..(just gearbox/flywheel replacement...wear & tear to be expected)
These vans are awesome. You pay for things like galvanized dipped body. Also a lot of high tensile steel. ETC ETC. Only criticisms are the stupid gearbox is in 2nd gear at 4kph doing a U turn. Use mauual mode in 1st gear instead. Also tyres wear out in 30.000 km. I put some Cooper Discoverer AT3 on it but it's fuel economy is screwed. I brought the T6 because my petrol and diesel T5 were awesome.
Aren't all vans galvanized?
Edd is the best presenter and has had more experience than most jokers from UA-cam.
Nice Ed
2:50 Digital instruments cannot be added to the T6.1 panel van. They're only available for the Caravelle.
That BiTDi engine makes 240 bhp in the Passat so there's plenty of potential for tuning there.
Dunno I'm pretty sure the boys at Darkside Developments said the 2L BiTDI was one of the worst engines to tune... (Edit, that might have been the last gen Passat BiTDI)
They just put a video up on one today, got 274 bhp and about 430 lb/ft
@@thelivingdodo2 Keep in mind that the transporter is way heavier then a passat, so the same engine wouldn't automatically mean it has the same specs. I mean same back with the Clio 3.0 V6 from the Espace. Smaller car thus getting more kick from that engine.
Good to see Ed !! Am subscribed 👍
We need this in the USA, even if built in Mexico. I promise to buy a new one . How about. 2022 model ?
I think I prefer the transit custom, especially as its much cheaper.
More edd please
Best in class, no doubt. It is more expensive, but you get what you pay for, it is massively better to drive and better made compared to the Ford Transit. It’s just better in every way, the Ford is so unreliable and bouncy to drive. This is a sophisticated van, and for a long term investment this will save you money.
fishy
Very well done, more China please!
I think I can deal with Edd reviewing cars, but a VW minivan? And not even a passenger minivan, but a utility minivan??? No style whatsoever. I mean, the man has revived Porsches, Lamborghinis and Corvettes - among many other cool vehicles. But still, it's great to see Edd, and I hope this leads to better things than "Built By Many," or "Edd China's Garage Revival." We are the faithful after all! Hoping that this works for the Big Man!
Would be interested to see the Shuttle version of the T6.1
I was thinking of looking at a 2019 2.0 102 5 speed t6 swb. Any advice ?
Kapan main di wheeler dealer lagi? Semoga di kota saya akan ada engineer sehandal Edd.. 😄👍🏻
If I has a load length of over 2.5m, they must have taken space from the cabin?
Only way I can get a 2.4m sheet in the back is corner to corner
Digital cockpit is not available on a panel van. Tried to get it on mine that I ordered only last week!
Pretty van
Te extrañamos Edd
I saw Edd on Norsemen Season 3 E1 on Netflix...
Me too, I just posted a comment, I though that I was going insane 😁
Edd when are we going to see you back on mainstream tv .
Hi Edd I hope keeping well nice have you back you mising couple vans on test Renault master Maxus loading 9 iveco daily I like see them an test is well thank you doing vans review Edd
So the standard version doesn't have a rear power socket?
Mike! he's here, look at what you could've won
I'm stuned to see there's no leg room and driver is so close to steering wheel, this is unacceptable for a working van to be so tight fow a day's work!!
Edd CHİNA have millions fans from TURKİYE
His dress sense defines him.
He cannot be argued with
Let’s see more of Ed China. Why doesn’t he do a series of classic car conversations to EV?
Be warned - Android Auto DOES NOT WORK correctly in the T6.1. Regardless of phone, Android version etc., when connected via Android Auto, the T6.1 will not let you listen to music/podcasts from your phone. It's a software issue with the vehicle and it's driving me insane. VW have acknowledged that there's a problem but refuse to do anything about it.
Don't worry, there are other good apps that do the same and more!
@@thefreedomguyuk No, there aren't. The problem is with the T6.1, not the apps on the phone.
@@joenest2122 and it isn't wireless like several dealers told me when I was ordering. Wish they'd train dealers up better to know what they're selling. Hopefully the app connect problems will be sorted by the time I get mine
My android mobile works perfectly in my T6.1 California
Who else noticed Ed China in the new series of Norsemen??
I’ll stick to my 14 year old Citroen Dispatch, purposeful interior and galvanised body,
VW and planned obsolescence go hand in hand
Does it have an electronic handbrake!
Love the T-Shirt
well done edd
Someone please give this man a decent car show! This is torture to him. Completely screwed over by Brewer...
Agree totally
As a tradesman if you have a new/ish VW Transporter you know he is an EXPENSIVE Bastard ill stick with my Peugeot Expert
We have a pug expert as a work van its absolute garbage
@@woody555kl Well I have mine 4 years and no problems so far 2.0HDI
How many miles have you done in your pug and how have you liked it? I'm considering it for its slightly smaller size compared to the transits or transporters
@@Asator66 Just coming up on 167000 miles and no big problems so far just change timing belt and water pump serviced every 15000 miles Id deffo buy another one Good luck with your search
@@MOSSFEEN That's good to hear. Thanks!
Well done edd. But please don't wear the loud t shirts, it destrac from what your saying.
You've had a completely different experience to me , dont rate it to much computer control find it really off putting
I might be wrong but I think I just saw him in norsemen season 3 ep 1 for a moment
The new Vito is my favorit in this class 🤩
I will keep my T5 and save my money
Don't know where you got the specs from Edd but wireless charging and load through bulkhead options aren't available in the UK ☹️.
The marketing department at VW for sure. You know the place where they tell you oil consumption problems with the BiTurbo engines on VW vans are the customers fault XD
@@tanelpolts7257 same place that told me the app connect was wireless when I ordered mine, now I hear it isn't wireless unless you buy the discovery media unit
why no electric option ....
Ed doesn't need a ladder to see the top of the roof. Van is way expensive, think I need a new salary!