The Volkswagen Caddy has been confirmed for an introduction into South Africa for this November. We now have a break-down of what trim levels and standard features will be offered to our market when it arrives.
Where body styles are concerned, the Volkswagen Caddy range will kick-off with the short wheelbase model that provides seating for five passengers with the option of a third-row bench. The long wheelbase Caddy Max boasts this bench as standard. These two derivatives cater to customers who wish to use the MPV as a personal car.
The new Volkswagen Caddy will come standard with LED headlamps and taillamps, painted body colour bumpers and black roof rails. Optional features for the exterior consist of a panoramic sunroof, a removable tow bar and 16-inch Wein alloy wheels. 12 exterior colours, of which five are completely new to the model, will be selectable.
Those looking for daily commuting services can opt for the Volkswagen Caddy Kombi and Maxi Kombi. This derivative can be converted to suit various personal and business needs such as carrying people with disabilities, mobile offices, K9 units and hearses. Both of these models feature easily removable folding seats and easy-access sliding rear passenger doors.
As standard on the Volkswagen Caddy Kombi range is a set of black coated bumpers, steel wheels, H7 halogen headlamps and an electronic parking brake. Optional features include a rear view camera, LED headlamps, App-Connect, a multifunction steering wheel, 16-inch Wien alloy wheels, a tow bar that can be fixed or removable, rear wing doors, front fog lamps with cornering lights and cruise control.
For business usage, the Volkswagen Caddy Cargo and Maxi Cargo is available with a compartment volume of 3 100 litres and 3 700 litres respectively. Key equipment in this model consists of up to six lashing rings in the load compartment, a brake assist system, electronically adjustable door mirrors and an electronic parking brake with auto hold function.
The model also includes H7 Halogen main headlamps and daytime running lights, single near-side sliding door for the short wheelbase model, twin near-side and off-side sliding doors for the Maxi and a rear wing door which is split into a ⅔ to ⅓ ratio and has a maximum opening angle of 180°.
Where engines are concerned, the short wheelbase Volkswagen Caddy models will be available with the brand’s multi-point injection 1,6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that delivers 81 kW and 152 N.m of torque to the front wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox.
The brand’s turbodiesel 2,0-litre four-cylinder engine which offers 81 kW and 300 N.m of torque to the front via a six-speed manual gearbox. This engine is available for all body styles.
The passenger Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi come standard with a three-year/120 000 km warranty while the Caddy Kombi, Caddy Maxi Kombi, Caddy Cargo and Caddy Maxi Cargo come standard with a two-year / unlimited km warranty. The entire Caddy range also comes standard with a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
Pricing will be available closer to the launch date in November.