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The Volkswagen Caddy is a
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(
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) produced by the German automaker
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since 1980. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1980 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
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. *''Typ'' 14 was derived from the
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, *''Typ'' 9K was derived from the
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Mk2 (
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) platform, *''Typ'' 9U was rebadged
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pickup, *''Typ'' 2K was derived from the
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platform with Golf Mk5 front suspension, *''Typ'' SB was rebadged for the third generation of the
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since 2021.


First generation (''Typ'' 14; 1979)

Released in 1979, the first Volkswagen Caddy is a coupe utility and van based on the Volkswagen Group A1 platform, shared with the
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. Volkswagen ''Typ'' is: *147 = LHD (Left hand drive) *148 = RHD (Right hand drive)


Rabbit Pickup

The Caddy came to fruition when
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of America was experimenting with
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derivatives, developing an estate and a
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with a bed. VW of America's engineering team was led by Duane Miller, who acknowledged the initial design was completed in partnership with Sheller Globe.
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was interested in the pickup, and Volkswagen released the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America, produced at the
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in Pennsylvania from 1978 to 1984. Trim levels such as LX and Sportruck were available. In North America, the Rabbit Pickup was equipped with one of two engines: a 1.6L diesel with or a 1.7L petrol 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. Observed fuel consumption for the diesel with no load and driven at a steady in fifth gear was , dropping to at . The maximum interior width of the bed was and the rated payload was . The first cars under the name Rabbit Pickup were sold in the United States in late 1979 for the 1980 model year, delayed from a planned spring 1979 rollout. 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. The Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup competed with compact pickups, such as the
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,
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,
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and
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.


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. A fiberglass-reinforced plastic box cap was available to cover the open bed, turning the Caddy into a small panel van with an enclosed of cargo volume, and it also could be used as a caravan with an appropriate in-bed unit. The original Caddy also was produced in Uitenhage, South Africa from 1981 until 2007, alongside the first generation Golf itself (which was sold until 2009). Worldwide production of the first-generation ''Typ'' 14 Rabbit Pickup/Caddy totaled more than 207,000 vehicles. For the pickup truck market, Volkswagen sold the
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, a rebranded
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Hilux, from 1989 to 1997; the Caddy name continued in 1995 as a slightly smaller panel van and multi-purpose vehicle developed with
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Engine specs

The 1979–1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines: * 1.5 petrol ''EA827'' 1.5: / @2500 * 1.5 diesel (1980): * 1.6 diesel ''EA827'' 1.6 R4 D: @4800 / @3000 * 1.6 diesel ''EA827'' 1.6 R4 D: / @2300 * 1.6 petrol ''EA827'' 1.6: / @2500 * 1.7 petrol * 1.6 turbodiesel (not marketed in the United States) * 1.8 petrol However, during its long production in South Africa it has been available with the following engines: * 1.6 petrol: * 1.6 petrol: * 1.6 diesel: * 1.8 petrol:


Gallery


Second generation (''Typ'' 9K/9U; 1996)

Released in 1995, the Volkswagen Caddy ''Typ'' 9K, or Volkswagen Polo Caddy, was a light van, designed by Volkswagen's Spanish subsidiary
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, and derived from the SEAT Ibiza 6K, on the Volkswagen Group A03 platform. It was built in Spain, at the
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factory of
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, from 1996 to 2004. Its twin, the
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, was quickly phased out when the SEAT marque was realigned as the "sporty" branch of the Volkswagen Group. It was in production in Argentina until 2008 for the Latin American market. It received a cosmetic facelift in 2005, similar to the post 1999
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. ;Features *Length: *Loading area: 2.6 m2 *Loading volume: 2.9 m3 *Payload: *Two rear doors *Partition separating loading from driving space *Instruments with adjustable lighting *
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*Rear window heater *Rear wiper *Dust and pollen filter *Side impact protection *Safety steering column with collapsible steering wheel *Two head restraints * Three-point seatbelts *Driver
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with optional passenger airbag * ABS with Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) *Air conditioner Note: The electronic differential lock (EDL) employed by Volkswagen is not a
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at all despite its name. Sensors monitor wheel speeds, and if one is rotating substantially faster than the other (i.e., slipping), the EDL system momentarily brakes it. This effectively transfers all the power to the other wheel.


Caddy ''Typ'' 9U

Released in 1996 to complement the ''Typ'' 9K Caddy range, the rebadged
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Utility was the entry level
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for the VWCV range. The ''Typ'' 9U Caddy was built in
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's Kvasiny, Czech Republic plant. ;Features of ''Typ'' 9U Caddy * payload rating *2.0 m2 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.


Third generation (''Typ'' 2K; 2003)

The third generation of Volkswagen Caddy debuted at the end of 2003, at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam,
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debuted the ''Typ'' 2K Caddy panel van. The ''Typ'' 2K shares 50% of its modules with the
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and
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. 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–present)

The Caddy Panel grew in size over the Caddy ''Typ'' 9K, it measures in length , width , height , wheelbase , has a payload, and a loading volume of 3.2 m3. The current shape ''Typ'' 2K Caddy, on sale in Europe since 2003, is a
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with Volkswagen Golf Mk5 front suspension. It resembles the
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Touran, and is assembled at the Poznań factory in Poland. In May 2007,
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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
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. The deal was renewed in September 2015.


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. 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

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 m3 loading space, this is due to extensions of the wheelbase which measures an extended, rear overhang now , plus the growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle now 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)

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 2.0L TDi model with black 17 inch wheels with 225/45R17 tires, a new body kit, white body with red trim, black and red leather sport seats, a fire extinguisher under the passenger's seat, a sport leather steering wheel and gear knob. The vehicle has MSRP of 250,000 Swedish krona (US$34,200 or €22,000).


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 – – (petrol) *1.2 TSI – – (petrol) *1.4 16V – – (petrol) (discontinued) *1.4 16V – – (petrol) (discontinued) *1.6 8V – – (petrol) (discontinued) *1.6 TDI – – (diesel) *1.6 TDI – – (diesel) *1.9 TDI – – (diesel) (discontinued) *1.9 TDI – – (diesel) (discontinued) *2.0 SDI – – (diesel) (only for panel van and panel window van) (discontinued) *2.0 TDI – *2.0 TDI – – (diesel) *2.0 TDI – – (diesel) *2.0 TDI – – (diesel) (only for Caddy Maxi) *2.0 EcoFuel – – (
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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 Touran Mk2 which is similar to the
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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). It is not based on the new
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, but it may be differentiated when compared to the new Touran front end.


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
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. Volkswagen Group tuner Abt Sportsline unveiled a battery-electric conversion of the Caddy (''Typ'' 2K) at the IAA 2018 Commercial Vehicle show in
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; 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.


Fourth generation (''Typ'' SB; 2020)

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. It went on sale in November 2020. The design team responsible for the ''Typ'' SB was led by Albert Kirzinger. Overall length and width have increased by , respectively, while height has decreased by compared to the ''Typ'' 2K.


Models

The Caddy is available in a
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(LCV) variant with two seats (Caddy Cargo) or a
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(MPV) with five or seven seats (Caddy/Caddy Life). There is also a five-seat model prepared for camping, with a slide-out kitchenette in lieu of the third seating row of the MPV (Caddy California). All versions are available with regular or extended wheelbase (Maxi). The Caddy Cargo ''Typ'' SB is now able to accommodate a
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; the opening at the rear hatch was widened to and the interior width between the wheel arches was increased to . With sliding side doors that are , wider than the standard Caddy Cargo, the Caddy Cargo Maxi is able to accommodate a second EUR-pallet loaded cross-wise in the cargo area. Maximum cargo width is for both variants, interior height is , and the loading lengths are , for the standard and Maxi, respectively, making the cargo volumes . 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
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. The Tourneo Connect shares the Volkswagen Caddy's engine lineup, with the EA288-evo rebranded to EcoBlue and the EA211-evo rebranded to EcoBoost. Deliveries are scheduled to commence in Spring 2022. File:Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 3980.jpg, Caddy Cargo File:Volkswagen_Caddy_V_Auto_Zuerich_2021_IMG_0507.jpg, Interior File:2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro TD 2.0 Rear.jpg, Caddy Commerce Pro File:Volkswagen Caddy V Maxi California 1X7A0245.jpg, Caddy Maxi ''California'' File:Ford Tourneo Connect Active (3rd generation) Leonberg 2022 1X7A0445.jpg, Ford Tourneo Connect


Engines


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External links

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