Volkswagen KARMANN COLORADO
Built: 1998 · Series: KARMANN
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Karmann Colorado and Missouri – motorhomes on the VW T4 base: 2.5-litre TDI and V6 petrol engines, five and six cylinders, unladen weights up to 2.9 tonnes
Karmann, the Osnabrück coachbuilder known for the Karmann Ghia and numerous convertible bodies for Volkswagen, built motorhomes on the VW T4 base under the name Karmann Mobil in the 1990s. Colorado and Missouri were the two model ranges of this motorhome line, TDI marking the diesel-engined version, and the suffixes H and S on the Missouri denoting different floorplans or equipment levels. Karmann ended vehicle production in 2009 following the company's insolvency.
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The register lists 7 versions in this range with a displacement of 2,461 cm³ from five- and six-cylinders, unladen weights of 2,340 to 2,940 kg, gross weights of 3,300 to 3,500 kg and widths of 2,100 to 2,370 mm.
With the T4 as the base vehicle, Karmann Mobil positioned itself in the compact motorhome segment between camper conversions and fully integrated motorhomes, aimed at buyers wanting to combine the everyday usability of a van with living comfort.
When buying a used example of these motorhomes, checks include damp in the roof structure, windows and wall joints, the condition of the gas system for cooking and heating, the leisure battery, and on the base vehicle the usual TDI checkpoints such as the timing belt and injection; since Karmann no longer exists as a manufacturer, parts for the body run through motorhome specialists and for the mechanicals through the Volkswagen network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volkswagen Karmann
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,461 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,110 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,320 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,340 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,300 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volkswagen KARMANN COLORADO weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,340 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volkswagen KARMANN COLORADO?
3,300 kg.
What engine does the Volkswagen KARMANN COLORADO have?
5 cylinders, 2,461 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volkswagen KARMANN COLORADO built?
Production years: 1998.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
KARMANN
KARMANN COLORADO TDI
KARMANN COLORADO TDI AUT
KARMANN MISSOURI
KARMANN MISSOURI H TDI
KARMANN MISSOURI S TDI
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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