VW introduced water-cooling but kept the "boxer" (flat-four) layout. This provided more power and better cabin heating—a major upgrade for winter driving.
In 1985, VW released the , an advanced four-wheel-drive system developed with the Austrian company Steyr-Daimler-Puch. Volkswagen Transporter T3
A 1.6L inline-four was offered. While extremely fuel-efficient, it produced very little horsepower, making highway merging a test of patience. 🏔️ The Legend of the Syncro VW introduced water-cooling but kept the "boxer" (flat-four)
The front seats could rotate 180 degrees to create a living room feel. 💡 Why It Matters Today VW released the
The "Air-Cooled" fans loved these for their simplicity and classic VW sound, though they were notoriously slow.
Unlike "soft-roaders," the Syncro featured a "granny gear" for crawling and optional locking differentials.