Volkswagen Caddy

The Caddy came to fruition when Volkswagen was experimenting with Golf derivatives, an estate and a pickup.

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. Trim levels such as LX and Sportruck were available.[1]

In North America, the Caddy came with two engine choices. The 1.6L diesel and the 1.7L petrol. One unique feature of the diesel was that it came with a five-speed gearbox, with the fifth gear labeled as “E” or “Economy”. The Caddy actually was not called Caddy until 1982 when it was released in Europe.

The Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup competed with compact pickups, such as the Ford Courier, Datsun Truck, the Toyota Hilux and the Subaru BRAT.

The first cars under the name Rabbit Pickup were sold in the United States in 1979.[2] Three years later, the model was introduced to Europe, where it was sold under the Caddy name.

The Caddy nameplate was never used in North America. Its first use was in Europe in 1982, when the Caddy came to Europe. European Caddys were built in Volkswagen's plant TAS in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, back then within SFR Yugoslavia, from 1982 till 1992.

The original Caddy was produced in South Africa until 2007, alongside the first generation Golf itself (which was sold until 2009). The stamping equipment was shipped from the closed plant in Westmoreland for both models.

The 1979–1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines:

• 1.5 petrol
• 1.5 diesel (1980): 35 kW (47 hp; 48 PS)
• 1.6 diesel
• 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: 63 kW (84 hp; 86 PS)
• 1.6 petrol: 60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS)
• 1.6 diesel: 44 kW (59 hp; 60 PS)
• 1.8 petrol: 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS)

Volkswagen Caddy 1.9D SD

Volkswagen Caddy 1.9D SD

Released in 1996 to complement the 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.

Features of Typ 9U Caddy

• 530 kg (1,170 lb) payload rating
• 2.0 m² loading area
• twin airbags
• length: 4.12 m (13.5 ft)
• width: 1.64 m (5.4 ft)
• turning circle: 11.2 m (37 ft)
• 3 point seatbelts
• option of twin airbags
• option of ABS brakes
• option of air conditioning standard in Petrol model.[4]

The Caddy Panel grew in size over the Caddy Typ 9K, it measures in length 4,405 mm (173.4 in), width 1,802 mm (70.9 in), height 1,833 mm (72.2 in), wheelbase 2,682 mm (105.6 in), has a 750 kg (1,653 lb) payload, and a loading volume of 3.2 m³. 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.[6] The deal was renewed in September 2015.[7]

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 608 kg (1,340 lb) 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 1,500 kg (3,307 lb) 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.[8]

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 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS).[9]

The Caddy Maxi family is 470 mm (19 in) longer version of the Caddy with 4.2 m³ loading space, this is due to extensions of the wheelbase which measures 3,002 mm (118.2 in) an extended, rear overhang now 151 mm (5.9 in), plus the growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle now at 319 mm (12.6 in) and payload is up to 800 kg (1,764 lb) to 810 kg (1,786 lb) 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

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.

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 ($34,200 USD or €22,000).[10]

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.[11]

Early in 2010, the Caddy Maxi range will receive the 4Motion drivetrain.[12]

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.[13] Even with the more premium pricing over its competition, buyers are still willing to pay more for the TDI and DSG transmission options.[14]

• 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[15]
• Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year 2008 (United Kingdom) – Caddy Maxi[16]
• Delivery Magazine Award – 2008 Best Small Van Caddy Maxi[17]
• What Van? (United Kingdom) – Editor's Choice 2008 Caddy Maxi [18]

• 1.2 – 86 PS (63 kW; 85 hp) – 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) (petrol)
• 1.2 TSI – 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) – 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) (petrol)
• 1.4 16V – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) (petrol) (discontinued)
• 1.4 16V – 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) – 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) (petrol) (discontinued)
• 1.6 8V – 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) – 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) (petrol) (discontinued)
• 1.6 TDI – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
• 1.6 TDI – 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) – 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
• 2.0 EcoFuel – 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) – 160 N⋅m (118 lb⋅ft) (CNG)
• 1.9 TDI – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
• 1.9 TDI – 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) – 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
• 2.0 SDI – 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) – 140 N⋅m (103 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (only for panel van and panel window van) (discontinued)
• 2.0 TDI – 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) – 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
• 2.0 TDI – 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) – 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
• 2.0 TDI – 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) – 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (only for Caddy Maxi)

Volkswagen Caddy 2K (first facelift; 2010–2015)

Volkswagen Caddy 2K (first facelift; 2010–2015)

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 grill from the Touran Mk2, which is similar to the Volkswagen Golf Mk6.

Volkswagen Caddy 2K (second facelift; 2015)

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2K (second facelift; 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 Volkswagen Group MQB platform, but it may be differentiated when compared to the new Touran front end.

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