2021 VW Transporter 6.1 review | Edd China's in-depth review

2021 VW Transporter 6.1 review | Edd China's in-depth review | What Car?

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4 жыл бұрын

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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@FlorinC1984 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@simonhodgetts6530 4 жыл бұрын

So nice to see Edd presenting content again! He’s been missed!

@andrewgray9703 4 жыл бұрын

Too true, we need him back on the tools too Simon.

@TiredOfAllOfThis 3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more... missed you Edd

@mounirabbane4946 3 жыл бұрын

Why what happened???

@caseyzayne8987 3 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@terrellbraxton19 3 жыл бұрын

@Casey Zayne Yea, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself =)

@bobmarley6161 4 жыл бұрын

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....

@peterblue1100 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative and easy on the ears ! Really great review ! Thank you Edd

@Petrrii 4 жыл бұрын

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:))

@sabarish810 4 жыл бұрын

IIRC its Wheeler Dealers

@timjefferson1886 4 жыл бұрын

@@sabarish810 Whoosh!

@lewisb02 4 жыл бұрын

Miss him on wheeler dealers. Not a huge fan of the new guy.

@andy2231 4 жыл бұрын

I used to love watching Wheeler Dealers. He's a great presenter.

@kasirmir1925 4 жыл бұрын

Love Edd. More Edd, please 👍🏻 Fantastic review and very entertaining.

@volt8684 4 жыл бұрын

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😬

@EmmetPowermootski 4 жыл бұрын

Ed you're making the transporter look compact !! Love your work

@mikeydapikey 3 жыл бұрын

It was a good quick review thanks not to long and concise !

@williamsjoinery8186 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@googleuser4467 3 жыл бұрын

Well said What Car for getting Edd in front of the camera. Please feature Edd in more car reviews.

@jamiep61 4 жыл бұрын

Great ☺️ Video Review 👍. Looks smart particularly Inside. I recommend the Highline Trim as the pick of the range

@KnowPorcelain1 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@vc2616 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see Ed Back !

@TheTigersbay 4 жыл бұрын

Great to see Mr Edd China 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@colingroves335 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review Edd, i didnt think id be so interested in a van.

@001razz 4 жыл бұрын

I see Edd I smile and watch

@airborne652 4 жыл бұрын

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 🤟🏻

@smelbo8 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see you again edd

@denizbahrin6745 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@granttaylor8179 4 жыл бұрын

FYI Ed is 6'7"

@mikebrewer5372 4 жыл бұрын

Nice one Edd... I remember that Tee when you where stood next to me!

@bimlico 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@blicknessraven 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@ajitrughoo6735 3 жыл бұрын

Good to see Ed !! Am subscribed 👍

@chiukevin7247 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you Ed!

@thierryeydoux1301 3 жыл бұрын

Je suis français , et j adoré comment EDD PRESENTE !!!! PAS COMME L AUTRE MECANO DE WHEELER DEALER !!!!!!😋CONTINUE EDD !!!!!! 😍😍😍😍

@michelle.lima5 4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you back on air Ed :)

@mrshah8025 4 жыл бұрын

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!! :)

@pussygalore5947 4 жыл бұрын

I love Edd China...I wish he lived in my garage!

@James_Dilkes 3 жыл бұрын

Edd China doing reviews now? Yes I think I will subscribe then!

@michaeldoe6548 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jaykay5369 4 жыл бұрын

Edd China - Instant Like!!!

@jonathanwoodhead5659 4 жыл бұрын

Digital cockpit is not available on a panel van. Tried to get it on mine that I ordered only last week!

@robertl2856 4 жыл бұрын

More Edd please

@ronaldderooij1774 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaq. 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.

@tanelpolts7257 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@henrikmadsen489 4 жыл бұрын

🖕

@deonellis8806 7 ай бұрын

I was looking at the 2019 2.0ltr t30, what are your thoughts on reliability? I can't afford to buy it twice

@jl-wc5hh 4 жыл бұрын

That T shirt is definitely aimed at Mike brewer, I'd rather see you whip the engine out edd like the old days

@joenest2122 4 жыл бұрын

2:50 Digital instruments cannot be added to the T6.1 panel van. They're only available for the Caravelle.

@tombrehony6277 4 жыл бұрын

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 .

@whatliesbeneathurbanexplor1631 3 жыл бұрын

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

@Sim_Tiby 11 ай бұрын

It has the same dimensions.

@g4okt 3 жыл бұрын

So the standard version doesn't have a rear power socket?

@Tiswhattitis 2 жыл бұрын

Ed you ok mate? You look knackered!!

@hughnelmes864 3 жыл бұрын

Edd is probably the major reason we are drawn to this review.

@griffroberts548 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done, more China please!

@james011974 2 ай бұрын

I was thinking of looking at a 2019 2.0 102 5 speed t6 swb. Any advice ?

@Riyazatron 4 жыл бұрын

Love the T-Shirt

@haryadipoedjisudrajat9795 3 жыл бұрын

Kapan main di wheeler dealer lagi? Semoga di kota saya akan ada engineer sehandal Edd.. 😄👍🏻

@V_Dubya 4 жыл бұрын

Good signing from What Car!

@chrisblay 4 жыл бұрын

Would be interested to see the Shuttle version of the T6.1

@robvanduren761 3 жыл бұрын

In depth review ? Where do I find that ?

@AndrejGobec 4 жыл бұрын

More Edd China!!!

@GregsMowing 4 жыл бұрын

The front styling is horrible. Prefer the t6. But nothing looks better than the transit van. Coming to a transporter soon🤔

@forza223bowe5 4 жыл бұрын

Does it have an electronic handbrake!

@romeowhiskey1146 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@D_L_J_83 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@GutsDovakjin 3 жыл бұрын

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?

@D_L_J_83 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@GutsDovakjin 3 жыл бұрын

@@D_L_J_83 Thank you so much for your reply! That is a concern for me as well.

@mundomagico7787 2 жыл бұрын

@@D_L_J_83 I never thought of that. Good point!

@AJ-qn6gd Жыл бұрын

Depends how long you intend keeping it !

@kevinwyatt9771 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@CORRIGEEN71 4 жыл бұрын

More edd please

@Filmchippy 4 жыл бұрын

Don't know where you got the specs from Edd but wireless charging and load through bulkhead options aren't available in the UK ☹️.

@tanelpolts7257 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Filmchippy 4 жыл бұрын

@@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

@eddyblass6504 4 жыл бұрын

Te extrañamos Edd

@colin5577 21 күн бұрын

Super helpful. I now know to avoid the 6.1 and look for a 6.

@andrewkey6858 4 жыл бұрын

Nice Ed

@StevenVanLoven 4 жыл бұрын

My T5 works perfect after 13 years and I love it . I like the new Vans but way to expensive for ....just a Van.

@1pritzel 3 жыл бұрын

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)

@theenglishtrucker1849 4 жыл бұрын

Edd, you're alive. Mike Brewer said he had you assassinated. Please bring out your own youtube show of YOU fixing and explaining things.

@limpunsing224 4 жыл бұрын

An adept automotive reviewer like Ed China should his You/Tube channel

@lanehogger1532 4 жыл бұрын

You recommend the DSG. High mileage drivers won’t appreciate the 40k service intervals for this gearbox.

@theconspiracyfactorist.144 4 жыл бұрын

Or when it totally fucks up just after warranty has expired.

@kevinnuttall7858 4 жыл бұрын

well done edd

@lesleyfernandez636 4 жыл бұрын

Why doesn't he still have his own TV show?

@Stoneheadification 4 жыл бұрын

because he's not enough of a sellout. I still like him though.

@blarkdexture8899 4 жыл бұрын

He does here ...

@Doctors_TARDIS 4 жыл бұрын

@@Stoneheadification Selling out PREEEEEEEETTTTTYYYYYY hard over here.

@rafiie13 4 жыл бұрын

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

@robvanduren761 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Asator66 3 жыл бұрын

Aren't all vans galvanized?

@renaultcosworth3230 3 жыл бұрын

we miss you Edd China 👍

@leonardeggleton7100 3 жыл бұрын

Come on boys give Ed his own program

@terastarship2 4 жыл бұрын

Agree totally

@janozkk 4 жыл бұрын

We need this in the USA, even if built in Mexico. I promise to buy a new one . How about. 2022 model ?

@bmwf800r7 4 жыл бұрын

I might be wrong but I think I just saw him in norsemen season 3 ep 1 for a moment

@CosgroveNotts 4 жыл бұрын

30 mpg?

@TANTOtracotante 4 жыл бұрын

Hello Edd! We still love you man! 💖

@amryu3258 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty van

@krisztianberkes6937 Жыл бұрын

Best of minivan in the world ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@calinonofrei5906 4 жыл бұрын

Did the van get smaller?

@deekyevans5235 4 жыл бұрын

He is taller, normal humans will find it big enough

@thelivingdodo2 4 жыл бұрын

That BiTDi engine makes 240 bhp in the Passat so there's plenty of potential for tuning there.

@DanLMH 4 жыл бұрын

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)

@thelivingdodo2 4 жыл бұрын

They just put a video up on one today, got 274 bhp and about 430 lb/ft

@TSVStriFe 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@J0nny61 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that's massively expensive.

@kitecattestecke2303 3 жыл бұрын

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

@amedina1665 3 жыл бұрын

Edd is the best presenter and has had more experience than most jokers from KZfaq.

@mikelebon3653 3 жыл бұрын

Edd when are we going to see you back on mainstream tv .

@whocares264 4 жыл бұрын

why no electric option ....

@TheMdog8 4 жыл бұрын

Who else noticed Ed China in the new series of Norsemen??

@huss1205 4 жыл бұрын

I saw Edd on Norsemen Season 3 E1 on Netflix...

@bmwf800r7 4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I just posted a comment, I though that I was going insane 😁

@davidmaxwaterman 4 жыл бұрын

You should do some reviews in China...lots of interesting new EVs there that I'd love to learn more about.

@Hitngan 4 жыл бұрын

I think I prefer the transit custom, especially as its much cheaper.

@tommyolsen8224 4 жыл бұрын

The new Vito is my favorit in this class 🤩

@alberttanner408 2 жыл бұрын

His dress sense defines him. He cannot be argued with

@noahderrington5156 4 жыл бұрын

Let’s see more of Ed China. Why doesn’t he do a series of classic car conversations to EV?

@GreginMD 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@LurgsHowToGuides 4 жыл бұрын

Ed doesn't need a ladder to see the top of the roof. Van is way expensive, think I need a new salary!

@Superswallow 4 жыл бұрын

James May is that you?

@owen_magneticblue2108 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll stick to my 14 year old Citroen Dispatch, purposeful interior and galvanised body, VW and planned obsolescence go hand in hand

@EasytechSolutionOffical 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vudeo

@makrosikliklakton4180 4 жыл бұрын

Edd CHİNA have millions fans from TURKİYE

@advancelast1740 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure the arrow on his t shirt should be pointing skyward

@catalinnicolae4443 Ай бұрын

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!!