VW Bus Variants: From Samba to Westfalia and More

VW Bus Variants: From Samba to Westfalia and More

Type 2 Kombi

White VW bus in front of shipping material
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TrimProductionEnginePowerTransmissionDrivetrain
T2 Kombi1967 – 1979
(Brazil produced until 2013)
1.7L – 1.8L B4 “Pancake Engine” (Rear-engine)66 – 70 HP / 67 – 71 PS / 49 – 52 kW4-Speed Manual
3-Speed Automatic
RWD
Approx. performance specs of the Kombi Type II model

The Kombi variant, short for Kombinationskraftwagen (combined-use vehicle), was the utilitarian workhorse of the Type 2 lineup. Introduced in 1950, the Kombi offered a simple yet robust interior with removable seats, making it an ideal choice for various commercial purposes. As it transformed into a cargo van with ample space for transporting goods. Its flexible interior layout became one of its key features setting the Kombi apart from other vans & options at the time. This adaptability made it a popular choice for various commercial purposes, such as delivery vehicles, ambulances, and even as a small school bus. As time and technology progressed there was a change in the early models equipped with a modest 1.1-liter engine, but more powerful engine options became available, improving the Kombi’s performance and versatility (1.7 and 1.8L Package Engines).

black leather Interior of Kombi bus
Detailed shot of removable interior of the Kombi Type 2. Notice the clips holding the seat railings on the car floor.
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