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The new small van, Volkswagen wants to do more than others and why he has not hesitated to play the muscle-to boost its measurements. With an unadorned look, the Caddy van is full of quality and charm.
Philippe Lacroix on 1 March 2004

We are being asked in a utility priority is to offer the greatest possible volume combined with a practical must. And in its niche, the new Caddy is the best in its class. To do so, VW does not skimp on resources, and unlike the old version is derived from the Polo, the Caddy has benefited from technical achievements of the new Golf and Touran which uses the platform.
Dressed in a body type SUV, its dimensions are generous with a length of 4.40 m, a width of 1.80 m, a height of 1.83 m and a wheelbase of 2.68 m.

Above the rest

Thus, its benefits are much greater than its direct competitors such as the Renault Kangoo and Citroen Berlingo, since its effective volume is 3.2 cubic meters (against respectively 2.8 m³ and 3 m³) and its payload to 825 kg (against 625 kg and 600 kg). In addition, loading is facilitated by a wide sliding side door of 70 cm (near side) and two asymmetrical rear doors can be folded up to 180 ° on the sides. The floor length is 1.78 m and the width between the wheel wells reached 1.17 m to accept standard pallets.
The cockpit of the Caddy van is shown as comfortable as a sedan, which makes sense since before the summer version will appear in family Ludospace 5 and 7 seats, and is protected by a wire mesh partition security. Many arrangements are provided, with storage pockets and large door bins hosting a bottle and four cupholders are handy at the center console, complemented by a large alcove that extends the entire width of the cab.

Advanced technology

Derived from the Touran he inherited 50% of the components, the Caddy back in the front and electromechanical power steering. ABS, traction control and engine inertia torque is standard. Adapted to high loads, the rear suspension are made of a specific light axle, springs and dampers Single blade progressive action. Enough to give him a ride very safe, as he proved on the back roads of the Camargue, where his assigned 4 disc brakes never faded.
Three engines are equipped the Caddy van, a 1.4-liter 75 bhp petrol, a 2-liter diesel SDI 70 bhp and a 1.9-liter TDI turbodiesel 105 bhp plus an 1.6-liter 102 hp gasoline for version Ludospace. Performance-wise, the top speeds advertised are respectively 148 km / h, 142 km / h and 166 km / h, and average consumption around 8.3 liters, 6.5 liters and 6.2 liters.

A Caddy demand

Equipment Caddy Van Basic offers adjustable steering wheel height and depth, the icing on the glass doors with a rear wiper, a driver airbag and adjustable head restraints, while the glass adds the finishing Comfort and electric mirrors and central locking with remote control, driver seat height adjustment and a rubber mat in the cargo area ..
To meet all requirements, the side panels may be glazed rear doors replaced by a hatchback, and added a baby giraffe, another option, the Caddy van can receive a second sliding door. Or be delivered without side door.
The price range is changing the Caddy Van € 11,890 to € 14,940 excluding VAT, or reasonable rates likely to seduce the French market, the largest in Europe with its 100,000 minivans sold annually.

Typically British, the VUL compact or not adorned with a sporty look … Here today the presentation of the new Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi Sportline whose marketing is not expected to reach the French market, little appetite for this type of vehicle …
Caddy Both are equipped with a four-cylinder 2.0-liter TDI with 140 hp, which allows them to shoot VUL respectively 0 to 100 km / h in 10.1 seconds for the Caddy and 10.5 seconds for the Caddy Max. Top speed is advertised in both cases to 187 km / h.
The Caddy Sportline is available in three colors. Compared to conventional models, they are including new decorative chrome, spoilers and the specific 17-inch wheels. The cabin is no exception. Note primarily a skin leather seats …
Not much to see, but also remember that Volkswagen still had recently introduced a 4-wheel drive version of its Caddy .

With 4.40 m Overall, the Volkswagen Caddy van is directly opposed to the Peugeot Expert, Citroën Jumpy and Fiat Scudo . This shift is desired, since the Caddy van is based on the same platform as the minivan Touran , which incorporates the front fenders, doors and front uprights.

For an emission of less than 110g co²
In early 2008, was added to the range a longer wheelbase version, called “Maxi Van”, longer than 47 cm. It therefore raised a useful volume: with the option flexseat (folding passenger seat and adjustable partition), the latter is increased to 4.7 m3. The payload can be brought up for its 888 kg (825 kg for normal Caddy van) with a length of up to 3 m. The load cell has an interior protection until mid height, while the right side sliding door has an aperture of 70 cm, more generous than the average in the competition.
The Caddy Maxi Van can be equipped with either a tailgate or rear door with separation 2 / 3 – 1 / 3. We also note the presence of 6 tie-downs, already on the short version Caddy Van. Side driving position, height and tilt steering wheel are adjustable, storage spaces have not been forgotten. A catch-all above the windscreen is supplemented by storage spaces and cup holders on the center console and doors. If the space seems a little more that a Transit Connect or Berlingo , comfort and quality of implementation outweigh. Volkswagen did not skimp on equipment Caddy Maxi Van: ABS, ASR (anti slip) and MSR (TCU) are standard. The PSE is itself optional. The Volkswagen Caddy van has been a version with robotized gearbox in 2006, creating a separate model in its range.
Wheelbase:
Caddy Van: 2682 mm
Caddy Maxi Van: 3002 mm
Payload: 800 kg
From: € 15,100 HT
Advantages:
Driveability
Robotized gearbox
Useful volume
Disadvantages:
Report overall length / long. useful
Engines:
1.9 TDI 105: 1896 cm3, 8-valve, 105 hp at 4000 rpm, 250 Nm at 1900 rpm, 5 speed gearbox. Maximum speed: 166 km / h, consumption combined (l/100km): 6.2.
1.9 TDI 105 DPF DSG: 1896 cm3, 8-valve, 105 hp at 4000 rpm, 250 Nm at 1900 rpm, robotized gearbox. Maximum speed: 166 km / h, consumption combined (l/100km): 6.2.
2.0 140 FAP: 1968 cm3, 8-valve, 140 hp at 4000 rpm, 320 Nm at 2000 rpm, 5 speed gearbox. Maximum speed: 142 km / h, consumption combined (l/100km): 6.3
Equipment-membership packages:
Air Pack Flexseat: Semi-automatic air conditioning, folding front passenger seat with adjustable partition.
Pack Load: opaque glass rear doors, complete separation, increased payload (80 kg more) rubber coating in cargo space.
Comfort Pack: electric windows, electric and heated side mirrors, central locking with remote control. Rear wiper with defroster bezel, height adjustable driver’s seat.
Design Pack: alloy wheels in 15 or 16 inches and bumpers, mirrors, door handles to the colors of the body.