Production of a truck using the Volkswagen LT body started in 1979 and ended in 1993 with 72,000 units produced.

The original lineup in the UK consisted of the 6.90 and the 8.90 (the first digit denoting the GVW in tonnes, the second for power in metric horsepower) and the 8.136 and 9.136.

[6] MAN AG supplied engines which were available in inline-four and inline-six cylinder engine configurations, with DIN rated motive power outputs of: MAN replaced the G series with the L2000 and M2000 ranges.

Several models of the MAN-VWCV and the VWCV LT ranges were marketed in Spain by Enasa as Pegaso Ekus, in a typical badge engineering operation.

Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles, a joint venture with Rheinmetall, produces a range of tactical trucks: Earlier ventures with US Army produced the "LD" multifuel diesel engine line used on M35 2+1⁄2-ton and M54 5-ton trucks [7] Heavy range Light and medium range Special-purpose vehicles