The Volkswagen Caddy is a leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by the Volkswagen Group 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 second generation also had a pick-up variant.
The following vehicles are related to the Volkswagen Caddy and are also manufactured by the Volkswagen Group.
- Typ 14 was derived from the Volkswagen Golf Mk1,
- Typ 9K was derived from the Volkswagen Polo Mk3 (Volkswagen Caddy) / SEAT Ibiza Mk2 (SEAT Inca) platform,
- Typ 9U was rebadged ?koda Felicia pickup,
- Typ 2K was derived from the Volkswagen Touran platform with Golf Mk5 front suspension.
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First generation (Typ 14; 1979-1996)
Released in 1979, the first Volkswagen Caddy, also known as Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Caddy is a coupe utility and van based on the Volkswagen Group A1 platform, shared with the small family car Volkswagen Golf Mk1.
Volkswagen Typ is:
- 147 = LHD (Left hand drive)
- 148 = RHD (Right hand drive)
Caddy debuts internationally as a Rabbit
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.
In North America, the Caddy came with two engine choices. The 1.5L diesel and the 1.7L petrol. One unique feature of the diesel was that it came with a five speed gearbox, with the 5th 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 other coupe utilities, such as the Ford Courier and Subaru BRAT, of the time.
Caddy debuts in Europe
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, 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.
Engine specs
The 1979-1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines:
- 1.5 petrol
- 1.5 diesel (1980) 35 kW
- 1.6 petrol
- 1.7 petrol
- 1.6 diesel w/turbo in Canada and abroad
- 1.8 petrol
However, during its long production in South Africa it has been available with the following engines:
- 1.6 petrol 63 kW
- 1.6 petrol 60 kW
- 1.6 diesel 44 kW
- 1.8 petrol 70 kW
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Second generation (Typ 9K; 1995-2004)
Released in 1995, the Volkswagen Caddy Typ 9K, or Volkswagen Polo Caddy, was a light van, designed by Volkswagen's Spanish subsidiary SEAT, and derived from the SEAT Ibiza 6K, on the Volkswagen Group A03 platform.
It was built in Spain, at the Martorell factory of SEAT, from 1997 to 2003. Its twin, the SEAT Inca, was quickly phased out when the SEAT marque was re aligned as the "sporty" branch of the Volkswagen Group.
It is still in production in Argentina for the Latin American market. It received a cosmetic facelift in 2005, similar to the post 1999 Volkswagen Polo Mk3.
- Features
- length 4.2 m
- loading area 2.6 m2
- loading volume of 2.9 m3
- payload 550 kg
- two rear wing doors - standard
- partition separating loading from driving space
- instruments with adjustable lighting
- power steering
- rear window heater
- rear windshield wiper
- dust and pollen filter
- side impact protection
- safety steering column with collapsible steering wheel
- two head restraints
- three point seatbelts
- drivers airbag; passenger airbag - optional
- ABS with Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
- air conditioner
Note: The electronic differential lock (EDL) employed by Volkswagen is not -- as the name suggests -- a differential lock at all. 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.
- 1996-2003 MY Engines
Caddy Typ 9U
Released in 1996 to complement the Typ 9K Caddy range, the rebadged ?koda Felicia Utility was the entry level light commercial vehicle for the VWCV range.
The Typ 9U Caddy was built in ?koda Auto's Kvasiny, Czech Republic plant.
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- Features of Typ 9U Caddy
- 530 kg payload rating
- 2.0 m2 loading area
- twin airbags
- length 4.12m
- width of 1.64m
- turning circle of 11.2m
- 3 point seatbelts
- option of twin airbags
- option of ABS brakes
- option of air-conditioning standard in Petrol model.
Third generation (Typ 2K; 2003-present)
The third generation of Volkswagen Caddy debuted in the end of 2003, at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles debuted the Typ 2K Caddy panel van.
The Typ 2K shares 50% of its modules with the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Volkswagen Touran. 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.
The full Caddy line up is pretty versatile. 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.
In 2015, a Volkswagen Caddy taxi was badly damaged when TransAsia Flight 235 clipped it before crashing into a river in Taiwan. The occupants in the taxi were not killed.
Caddy Panel (2010-present)
The Caddy Panel grew in size over the Caddy Typ 9K, it measures in length 4405 mm, width 1802 mm, height 1833 mm, wheelbase 2682 mm, has a 750 kg 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 Pozna? 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. 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 608 kg 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 1500 kg 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 for the first time the 2.0L TDI engine producing 103 kW/140 PS.
The Caddy Maxi family is 470 mm longer version of the Caddy with 4.2 m3 loading space, this is due to extensions of the wheelbase which measures 3002 mm an extended, rear overhang now 151 mm, plus the growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle now at 319 mm and payload is up to 800 kg to 810 kg 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
It is a limited (250 units) version for Swedish market. It was 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 kronor ($34,200 USD or EUR22,000).
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 2005, 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 - 86 PS (63 kW; 85 hp) - 160 N?m (120 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 (180 lb?ft) (diesel)
- 2.0 EcoFuel - 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) - 160 N?m (120 lb?ft) (CNG)
- 1.9 TDI - 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) - 210 N?m (150 lb?ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
- 1.9 TDI - 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) - 250 N?m (180 lb?ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
- 2.0 SDI - 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) - 140 N?m (100 lb?ft) (diesel) (only for panel van and panel window van) (discontinued)
- 2.0 TDI - 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) - 290 N?m (210 lb?ft) (diesel)
- 2.0 TDI - 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) - 320 N?m (240 lb?ft) (diesel)
- 2.0 TDI - 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) - 350 N?m (260 lb?ft) (diesel) (only for Caddy Maxi)
Facelift
2010
In 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.
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. 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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References
External links
- Official sites
- VWCV UK's Caddy website
- VW Australia's Caddy website
- VW International's Caddy Camper website
- VW Australia's Caddy Life website
Source of article : Wikipedia
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