The Volkswagen Caddy is a panel van and leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by the German automaker Volkswagen Group since 1979. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1979 and in Europe in 1982. The first and second generations also had pick-up (coupe utility) variants.
The following vehicles are related to the Volkswagen Caddy and are also manufactured by the Volkswagen Group.
- Typ 14 was derived from the Volkswagen Golf Mk1,
- Typ 9K was derived from the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (Volkswagen Caddy) / SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (SEAT Inca) platform,
- Typ 9U was rebadged Škoda Felicia pickup,
- Typ 2K was derived from the Volkswagen Touran platform with Golf Mk5 front suspension,
- Typ SB was rebadged for the third generation of the Ford Tourneo Connect since 2021.
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First generation (Typ 14; 1979)
left|thumb|1988 Caddy rear
Released in 1979, the first Volkswagen Caddy is a coupe utility and van based on the Volkswagen Group A1 platform, shared with the small family car Volkswagen Golf Mk1.
Volkswagen Typ is:
- 147 = LHD (Left hand drive)
- 148 = RHD (Right hand drive)
Rabbit Pickup
The Caddy came to fruition when Volkswagen of America was experimenting with Golf derivatives, developing an estate and a pickup truck with a bed.
Volkswagen of America was interested in the pickup, and Volkswagen released the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America, produced at the Volkswagen Westmoreland Assembly Plant in Pennsylvania from 1978 to 1984.
In North America, the Rabbit Pickup was equipped with one of two engines: originally a 1.6-litre petrol engine, joined by a 1.5-litre diesel for 1980. These were soon replaced by a 1.6 diesel with or a 1.7 petrol engine with . One unique feature of the diesel was that it came with a five-speed gearbox, with the fifth gear, carrying a 0.76:1 ratio, labeled as E for "Economy". Fuel consumption was rated at on the EPA city/highway cycles for the petrol engine with the four-speed manual and a corresponding for the five-speed diesel. It was not sold as the Caddy until three years later, when the model was introduced to Europe as the Caddy. Cosmetically, the North American Rabbit Pickup had rectangular headlamps, while the rest of the world received round headlamps.
Worldwide
The Caddy nameplate was never used in North America. Its first use was in 1982, when the vehicle was released in Europe. European Caddys were built in Volkswagen's plant TAS in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (at the time SFR Yugoslavia), between 1982 and 1992. the Caddy name continued in 1995 as a slightly smaller panel van and multi-purpose vehicle developed with Škoda and SEAT.
Engine specs
The 1979–1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines:
;International:
- 1.5 EA827: , at 2500 rpm
- 1.6 EA827: , at 2500 rpm
- 1.6 diesel EA827: , at 2300 rpm In 2005 the Argentinian-made Caddy (called the Derby Van or Pointer Van, depending on the market) received a facelift which was never sold in Europe, with a front treatment similar to that of the Polo Classic (6K; 2004 facelift).
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VW Caddy II rear 20090329.jpg|Caddy II (Typ 9KV)
Volkswagen Pointer Pickup Cutaway.JPG|The facelifted, Argentine-built Caddy, also sold as the Derby Van or Pointer Van
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Engines
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|+1996–2003 MY Engines
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!Model<br />designation!!Engine code!!Displacement!!engine<br />configuration!!Max. power at rpm<br /><small>(Directive 80/1269/EEC)</small>!!Max. torque at rpm!!0–!!Top speed!!Years
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| colspan="9" |Petrol engines
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|align="left"|1.4 MPI||AEX, APQ||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,700|| @ 2,800–3,200||18.8 sec||||1996–2004
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|align="left"|1.4 MPI||AUA||||I4 DOHC 16v|| @ 5,000|| @ 3,800||14.9 sec||||2000–2004
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|align="left"|1.6 SPI||1F||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 5,500|| @ 2,600||17.5 sec||||1995–1997
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|align="left"|1.6 MPI||AEE||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,800|| @ 2,800–3,600||16.6 sec||||1997–2000
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| colspan="9" |Diesel engines
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|align="left"|1.7 SDI||AHB||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,200|| @ 2,200–2,600|| || ||1996–2000
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|align="left"|1.9 D||1Y||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,400|| @ 2,000–3,000||20.6 sec||||1996–2004
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|align="left"|1.9 SDI||AEY, AYQ||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,200|| @ 2,200–2,800||20.1 sec||||1996–2004
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|align="left"|1.9 TDI||1Z, AHU||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,000|| @ 1,900||14.4 sec||||1996–2000
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|align="left"|1.9 TDI||ALE, ALH||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 3,750|| @ 1,900||14.4 sec||||1997–2004
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Caddy Typ 9U
thumb|right|Volkswagen Caddy (9U) 1.9D SD
thumb|right|Volkswagen Caddy (9U) 1.9D SD
Released in 1996 to complement the pickup-bodied Typ 9K Caddy range, the rebadged Škoda Felicia Utility was the entry level light commercial vehicle for the VWCV range.
The Typ 9U Caddy was built in Škoda Auto's Kvasiny, Czech Republic, plant.
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!Model<br />designation!!Engine code!!Displacement!!engine<br />configuration!!Max. power at rpm<br /><small>(Directive 80/1269/EEC)</small>!!Max. torque at rpm!!0–!!Top speed!!Years
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| colspan="9" |Petrol engines
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|align="left"|1.6 MPI||AEE||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,500|| @ 3,500||12.5 sec||||1996–2000
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| colspan="9" |Diesel engines
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|align="left"|1.9 D||AEF||||I4 SOHC 8v|| @ 4,300|| @ 3,000||16.5 s||||1996–2000
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;Features of Typ 9U Caddy
- payload rating
- 2.0 m<sup>2</sup> loading area
- length:
- width:
- turning circle:
- 3 point seatbelts
- option of twin airbags
- option of ABS brakes
- option of air conditioning, standard in Petrol engined models.
Safety
Third generation (Typ 2K; 2003)
The third generation of Volkswagen Caddy debuted in October 2003, at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam, with production at Poznań commencing in November 2003.
The Typ 2K shares 50% of its modules with the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Volkswagen Touran. The new model Caddy has a more aerodynamic design, the angle of the windscreen and A pillar is more horizontal, making the dashboard bigger and the bonnet (hood) smaller.
There are two body sizes: "normal" and Maxi. These can both be configured as a Panel Van, a Window Panel Van, Kombi (spartan passenger version), Caddy Life (family version), and a Camping version called the Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper.
A Caddy Life or Kombi seats up to five in two rows while a Caddy Life Maxi or Kombi Maxi seats up to seven in three rows. The Life version has interior trimmings like that of a conventional five seater wagon while the Kombi is a naked panel van with windows and seats. The difference in road noise between the two is described by some as substantial.
Caddy Panel (2010–2021)
The Caddy Panel grew in size over the Caddy Typ 9K, it measures in length, width , height , and wheelbase . It has a payload, and a loading volume of . The current shape Typ 2K Caddy, on sale in Europe since 2003, is a leisure activity vehicle with Volkswagen Golf Mk5 front suspension.
It resembles the compact MPV Touran, and is assembled at the Poznań factory in Poland. In May 2007, British Gas signed a landmark deal which saw 1,000 vans being supplied to the firm, which were fitted with a bespoke racking system and a speed limiter, designed by Siemens. The deal was renewed in September 2015.
Caddy Life
thumb|left|Caddy Life
The Caddy Life, a seven-seat passenger oriented People Mover, debuted at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. It comes with twin sliding doors and a payload.
The Caddy Life has a flexible seating system. The two rear bench seat rows can be taken out of the vehicle altogether to give the vehicle 2850 litres of cargo room; in addition, the Caddy Life has a towing capacity.
In 2005, a Special Edition Caddy Life Colour Concept with two distinctive colours, Red Spice and Ravenna Blue, was released with upholstery fabrics, floor mats and a variety of other elements on the dash panel in the same colour as the exterior body, and a leather trimmed steering wheel, gear and handbrake lever.
Caddy Maxi and Caddy Maxi Life
thumb|left|Caddy Maxi
Debuting at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presented the Caddy Maxi Life the people mover version of the Maxi range. The Caddy Maxi range carried over all of the Caddy engine and debuted the 2.0L TDI engine producing .
The Caddy Maxi family is longer version of the Caddy with 4.2 m<sup>3</sup> loading space, this is due to extensions of the wheelbase which measures an extended, rear overhang became in length, plus the growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle at and payload is up to to on commercial versions.
The Caddy Maxi Tramper, the camping version of the Caddy Maxi, debuted at the 2008 AMI Leipzig Motor Show along with the Caddy Maxi EcoFuel Study.
Caddy Life Tramper (Camper)
thumb|Caddy Life Tramper
Based on the Caddy Life the Tramper or Camper (Australia) package comes with two seats and a table, a fold out awning that is packaged within the rear tailgate, a bed that is made by folding down the seats measures 1.10 m x 2.0 m, also curtains are standard for privacy, options include a seven-litre cool box.
Carrera Cup Edition
The Caddy Carrera Cup Edition is a limited (250 units) version for the Swedish market. It is based on the 2.0-litre TDi model with black 17-inch wheels with 225/45R17 tyres, a new body kit, white body with red trim, black and red leather sport seats, a fire extinguisher under the passenger's seat, and a sport leather steering wheel and gear knob.
Caddy 4Motion
At the 2008 IAA (Hannover Motor Show), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed the all-wheel drive Caddy 4Motion range teamed with the 1.9 TDI engine and manual transmission.
Early in 2010, the Caddy Maxi range will receive the 4Motion drivetrain.
Caddy in Australia
Since its introduction in the Australian market in 2003, the Caddy range has taken the market lead for small vans, with a 42% share in 2007. Even with the more premium pricing over its competition, buyers are still willing to pay more for the TDI and DSG transmission options.
Awards
- Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year 2007 (United Kingdom)
- Van Fleet World Best Small Van 2007 (United Kingdom)
- Fleet News – 2008 Best Small Van Award
- Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year 2008 (United Kingdom) – Caddy Maxi
- Delivery Magazine Award – 2008 Best Small Van Caddy Maxi
- What Van? (United Kingdom) – Editor's Choice 2008 Caddy Maxi
Engines
- 1.2 TSI – – (petrol)
- 1.2 TSI – – (petrol)
- 1.4 16V – – (petrol) (discontinued)
- 1.4 16V – – (petrol) (discontinued)
- 1.6 8V – – (petrol) (discontinued)
- 1.6 TDI – – (diesel)
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|+Caddy Typ 2K engines
! rowspan=2 | Model !! rowspan=2 | Years !! rowspan=2 | Type !! rowspan=2 | Code !! colspan=2 | Output (@RPM) !! rowspan=2 | Consumption !! rowspan=2 | emissions
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! Power !! Torque
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| colspan=8 style="font-size:125%;background:#dfd;" data-sort-value="zzz" | Diesel engines
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! style="background:#dfd;" | 2.0TDI 102PS
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| rowspan=2 | I4, turbocharged ||rowspan=2 | EA288
| (@2900–4000) || (@1300-2800)
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! style="background:#dfd;" | 2.0TDI 150PS
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| (@3500–4000) || (@1750-3000)
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| colspan=8 style="font-size:125%;background:#ffd;" data-sort-value="zzz" | Petrol engines
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! style="background:#ffd;" | 1.0TSI 102PS
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| I3, turbocharged || EA211
| (@5000–5500) || (@2000-3500)
| ||
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Facelift
2010
Towards the end of 2010, the Caddy underwent a facelift to match the new design language of Volkswagen vehicles. Changes included a front with new headlights and grille from the facelifted Touran Mk1 which is similar to the Volkswagen Golf Mk6.
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File:VW Caddy 1.2 TSI Roncalli (2K, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 31. Dezember 2012, Hilden.jpg|Caddy Maxi (first facelift)
File:VW Caddy Life III rear 20091003.jpg|Rear View
File:VW Caddy Kasten 1.6 TDI Facelift.JPG|Caddy Cargo (first Facelift)
File:VW Caddy Kasten 1.6 TDI Facelift-Heck.JPG|Rear View
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2015
In 2015, it underwent a second facelift consisting of a new front fascia, roof spoiler and a new interior to keep it competitive alongside its more modern rivals.
Referred to as Caddy 2K SA (or Mk4/MkIV), but it may be differentiated when compared to the new Touran front end.
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File:Volkswagen Caddy Maxi postfacelift in Deidesheim.jpg|Caddy Maxi (second facelift)
File:VW Caddy 4 2.0 TDI Heck.JPG|Rear View
File:2018 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Highline TDi 2.0 Front.jpg|Caddy Cargo (second Facelift)
File:2018 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Highline TDi 2.0 Rear.jpg|Rear View
File:Volkswagen Caddy Furgon - wnętrze (MSP16).jpg|Interior (second facelift)
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Other versions
In 2012, Volkswagen launched the Cross Caddy model with a series of crossover-inspired aesthetic changes. In 2015, the Caddy Alltrack, the successor to the CrossCaddy, debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Volkswagen Group tuner Abt Sportsline unveiled a battery-electric conversion of the Caddy (Typ 2K) at the IAA 2018 Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover; the ABT e-Caddy is based on the long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi, and is driven by an electric traction motor that develops and of torque. Driving range is (NEDC), drawing from a lithium-ion battery with 37.3 kW-hr of capacity.
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File:Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack.jpg|Caddy Alltrack
File:Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack (75500).jpg|Rear View
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Safety
Fourth generation (Typ SB; 2020)
thumb|left|Rear view
The fourth-generation Caddy was unveiled in February 2020. For the first time, it is based on the Volkswagen MQB platform. The switch to MQB has enabled VW to offer new tech to the Caddy lineup, including Travel Assist, the new oncoming vehicle braking when turning function, connected infotainment systems and digitalized controls. VW is offering the estate and MPV in Kombi, Caddy, Life, Move, and Style trim levels, while the delivery van will be offered in multiple trim levels; for each variant, "Maxi" is appended to the name to designate the long-wheelbase variant.
In July 2022, the Volkswagen Caddy received a CNG-powered TGI variant and the Dark Label special edition.
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File:Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 3833.jpg|Caddy Cargo
File:Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 3980.jpg|Rear View
File:2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro TD 2.0 Front.jpg|Caddy Commerce Pro
File:2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro TD 2.0 Rear.jpg|Rear View
File:Volkswagen Caddy V Maxi California 1X7A0245.jpg|Caddy Maxi California
File:Volkswagen_Caddy_V_Auto_Zuerich_2021_IMG_0507.jpg|Interior
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Ford Tourneo Connect
In 2021, the Ford Tourneo Connect was announced as a rebadged Caddy, the first model developed under the Ford-Volkswagen partnership. Prior Ford MPVs in this size class have been based on the Ford Transit Connect. The Tourneo Connect shares the Volkswagen Caddy's engine lineup, with the EA288-evo rebranded to EcoBlue and the EA211-evo rebranded to EcoBoost. The first deliveries started in early 2022.
The Active trim level features a crossover-inspired look with plastic cladding, aluminum-style skid plates and unique 17-inch wheels.
! rowspan=2 | Model !! rowspan=2 | Years !! rowspan=2 | Type !! rowspan=2 | Code !! colspan=2 | Output (@RPM) !! rowspan=2 | Consumption !! rowspan=2 | emissions
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! Power !! Torque
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| colspan=8 style="font-size:125%;background:#dfd;" data-sort-value="zzz" | Diesel engines
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! style="background:#dfd;" | 2.0TDI 75PS
| 2020+
| rowspan=3 | I4, turbocharged ||rowspan=3 | EA288 evo
| (@2250–4500) || (@1375-2000)
| ||
|-
! style="background:#dfd;" | 2.0TDI 102PS
| 2020+
| (@2750–4250) || (@1500-2500)
| ||
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! style="background:#dfd;" | 2.0TDI 122PS
| 2020+
| (@2750–4250) || (@1500-2500)
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| colspan=8 style="font-size:125%;background:#ffd;" data-sort-value="zzz" | Petrol engines
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! style="background:#ffd;" | 1.5TSI 114PS
| 2020+
| I4, turbocharged || EA211 evo
| (@4500–6000) || (@1750-3000)
| ||
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