The debut photos and details of the new generation Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi range have been on the rampage ahead of the vehicle’s world debut at this September’s IAA Hanover Commercial Vehicle show and arrival in United Kingdom Volkswagen Van Centres in November.

After 6 years and sales of nearly 800,000 vehicles of the outgoing model, the new generation Caddy range undertakes to be more economical to run , with more safety features, enhanced quality and refinement, plus higher environmental credentials .  These modifications aim to continue the Caddy’s success as one of VW’s top -selling models around the world – even in Australia which the other side of the world .

The all new look of  the new generation models are refreshed with the hottest frontal styling found across all new VW’s , such as the latest Polo and Transporter.

There are also new back light clusters, and roof rails available for the first time , and the option of cornering lights.  It is a similar story inside , where modern instruments, steering wheels and audio/navigation systems plus the option of Bluetooth connectivity upgrade the Caddy series with more eminence and style .

Under the hood there is a totally latest range of 4 of Volkswagen’s newest common rail, four-cylinder TDI engines which are up to thirteen per cent more fuel- saving .  This includes two 1.6-litre TDI engines producing 75 PS and 102 PS, plus two 2.0-litre TDI units producing 110 PS and 140 PS.  These are quieter, more refined and economical , with cleaner Euro5 standard levels of emissions.  Other latest features introduced to the new generation Caddy include Volkswagen’s latest seven -speed DSG gearbox and 4MOTION four-wheel drive.

BlueMotion Technology models will now be available in the commercial van and passenger-carrying models with the 1.6-litre engine, offering the best in economy and low emissions.  These use Start/Stop and battery regeneration systems to help emit carbon dioxide emissions of as low as 129 g/km and an approx fuel usage of up to 57 mpg, giving a potential range of up to 735 miles on one tank of fuel.s

The new generation Caddy range will have ESP (Electronic Stabilisation Programme) standard on every model.  Other upgraded safety features include daytime running function for the headlights and automatic activation of the hazard lights under emergency braking.

The seven-seat Caddy Maxi Life model will be renamed the Caddy Maxi MPV, and for greater flexibility and loadspace, the second row of seats in this model, and the five -seater Caddy Maxi kombi and window van, will be able to be removed completely rather than simply folded forward as is the case now.  As ever, the MPV’s bench seat in the third row is also removable.

Complete information of prices and specifications are expected to be released next month.

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