The fifth generation of the Volkswagen Caddy will arrive in Australia in July. It’s coming in a variety of models ranging from commercial vans to people movers.
Five variants will initially be offered across the range with more likely to follow later.
Gen 5 Volkswagen Caddy is available in two wheelbases; SWB and Maxi. The SWB variants have an overall length of 4500mm, an increase of 92mm over the previous model. The wheelbase has is now 2,755mm and the cargo space length to 1,797mm.
The Caddy Maxi variants measure a 2970mm wheelbase and 4,853mm exterior length.
The Caddy 5 range begins with the commercial-use Caddy Cargo and Caddy Cargo Maxi. It will be available with either 75kW/280Nm diesel engine with six-speed manual gearbox or a 90kW/320Nm diesel engine with a seven-speed DSG automated manual.
Caddy and Caddy Life will be available with a 90kW/320Nm diesel engine with a seven-speed DSG transmission.
Following the success of the cute Caddy Beach, the Caddy California camper in Australia is also on the import list. It has a 90kW/320Nm diesel engine with a seven-speed DSG transmission.
New Volkswagen Caddy will come with a five-year/unlimited kilometre warranty; capped-priced servicing every calendar year.
There are three and five-year pre-paid service packs and the option to purchase under the flexible Volkswagen Choice guaranteed future value program.
MODEL RANGE
Caddy Cargo TDI280: $34,990 (manual)
Caddy Cargo TDI320: $37,990 (DSG)
Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI280: $36,990 (manual)
Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI320: $39,990 (DSG)
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Volkswagen dealer for drive-away prices.
