Volkswagen Caddy#Caddy in Australia

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation (Typ 14)

| image = 1988 Volkswagen Caddy (Type 148) utility (27473741605).jpg

| caption =

| aka = Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup

| production = 1979–1995
1981–2007 (South Africa)

| model_years =

| assembly = {{ubl |United States: Pennsylvania, Westmoreland County (Volkswagen Westmoreland Assembly Plant) |Yugoslavia: Sarajevo (TAS) |South Africa: Uitenhage (VWSA)|}}

| designer =

| body_style =

| platform =

| related = Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Volkswagen Jetta (A1)

| engine = {{ubl

| gasoline:

| 1457 cc I4

| 1588 cc I4

| 1715 cc I4

| 1781 cc I4

| diesel:

| 1471 cc I4

| 1588 cc I4

| 1588 cc turbo I4

}}

| transmission = 4-speed manual

| wheelbase = {{convert|2625|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4380|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| successor = Volkswagen Taro

| width = {{convert|1640|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1490|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1000|-|1100|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| sp = us

}}

File:1988 Volkswagen Caddy (Type 148) utility (27473696625).jpg

Released in 1979, the first Volkswagen 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)

The Caddy came to fruition when Volkswagen of America was experimenting with Golf derivatives, developing an estate and a pickup truck with a {{cvt|1.83|m|ft|adj=mid|-long}} bed.{{rp|28}} VW of America's engineering team was led by Duane Miller, who acknowledged the initial design was completed in partnership with Sheller Globe.{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=m9UDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA98 |title=Driving the 1980 VWs |author=Witzenburg, Gary |date=February 1980 |pages=98;158;160–161 |magazine=Popular Mechanics |volume=153 |number=2 |publisher=The Hearst Corporation |access-date=7 December 2022}}

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.{{rp|28}} Trim levels such as LX and Sportruck were available.{{cite magazine | magazine = Volkswagen Driver | title = Golf Caddy carries it off | editor-first = Neil | editor-last = Birkitt | issue = 67 | date = December 2005 | pages = 47–50 | publisher = AutoMetrix Publications }}

In North America, the Rabbit Pickup was equipped with one of two engines: originally a 1.6-litre petrol engine, joined by a 1.5-litre diesel for 1980. These were soon replaced by a 1.6 diesel with {{cvt|52|hp}} or a 1.7 petrol engine with {{cvt|78|hp}}.{{cite news |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a38125213/this-volkswagen-rabbit-pickup-was-a-rare-stroke-of-genius/ |title=This Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Was a Rare Stroke of Genius |author=Huffman, John Pearley |date=November 1, 2021 |work=Road & Track |access-date=7 December 2022}} 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 {{cvt|23|/|32|mpgUS|L/100km}} on the EPA city/highway cycles for the petrol engine with the four-speed manual and a corresponding {{cvt|41|/|54|mpgUS|L/100km}} for the five-speed diesel. Observed fuel consumption for the diesel with no load and driven at a steady {{cvt|35|mph}} in fifth gear was {{cvt|57.6|mpgUS|L/100km}}, dropping to {{cvt|38.9|mpgUS|L/100km}} at {{cvt|55|mph}}. The maximum interior width of the bed was {{cvt|64.4|in}} and the rated payload was {{cvt|1100|lb}}. In Canada and many other markets outside of the United States, a turbodiesel version was also available.

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.{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gs8DAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA62 |title=Detroit Listening Post | last =Witzenburg | first = Gary |date=April 1979 |pages=62 |magazine=Popular Mechanics |volume=152 |number=4 |publisher=The Hearst Corporation |access-date=7 December 2022}} 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.{{rp|28}}

The Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup competed with compact pickups, such as the Ford Courier, Datsun Truck, Toyota Hilux, Dodge Rampage and Subaru BRAT.{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=czq6dx0uvBYC&pg=PA32 |title=Diesel mini-trucks go even further on a gallon |last =Dunne | first = Jim | date=July 1981 |pages=32–39 |magazine=Popular Science |volume=219 |number=1 |publisher= |access-date=7 December 2022}}{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=f9kDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA82 |title=Detroit Pickups Vanquish The Imports |date=September 1982 |pages=82–85;178–184 |magazine=Popular Mechanics |volume=155 |number=9 |publisher=The Hearst Corporation |access-date=7 December 2022}}

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.{{rp|28}} A fibreglass-reinforced plastic box cap was available to cover the open bed, turning the Caddy into a small panel van with an enclosed {{cvt|2.65|m3}} of cargo volume, and it also could be used as a caravan with an appropriate in-bed unit.{{rp|28}}

The original Caddy also was produced in Uitenhage, South Africa, from 1981 until 2007,{{rp|28}} 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.{{rp|28}} For the pickup truck market, Volkswagen sold the Taro, a rebranded Toyota Hilux, from 1989 to 1997;{{cite news |url=https://driving.ca/volkswagen/auto-news/news/pickups-are-nothing-new-for-volkswagen |title=Pickups are nothing new for Volkswagen |date=March 28, 2018 |work=Driving Canada |access-date=7 December 2022}} the Caddy name continued in 1995 as a slightly smaller panel van and multi-purpose vehicle developed with Škoda and SEAT.

The 1979–1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines:{{Citation needed|date=September 2018}}

;International:

• 1.5 EA827: {{cvt|51|kW|PS bhp}}, {{cvt|110|Nm}} at 2500 rpm{{cite web |url=https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VW-Caddy-1983-GER.pdf |title=Der Caddy |lang=de |trans-title=The Caddy |publisher=Volkswagen AG |date=January 1983 |access-date=7 December 2022}}
• 1.6 EA827: {{cvt|55|kW|PS bhp}}, {{cvt|125|Nm}} at 2500 rpm{{cite web |url=https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/VW-Caddy-1985-NL.pdf |title=Volkswagen Caddy |lang=nl |publisher=Volkswagen AG |date=August 1985 |access-date=7 December 2022}}
• 1.6 diesel EA827: {{cvt|40|kW|hp PS}}, {{cvt|100|Nm}} at 2300 rpm
• 1.6 turbodiesel

;North America:

• 1.6 49-state: EA827: {{cvt|78|hp|kW|0}} at 5500 rpm, {{cvt|84.1|lbft}} at 3200 rpm (1979–1980, FI)
• 1.6 California: {{cvt|76|hp|kW|0}} at 5500 rpm, {{cvt|82.7|lbft}} at 3200 rpm (1979–1980, FI with catalytic converter)
• 1.7 49-state: EA827: {{cvt|78|hp|kW|0}} at 5500 rpm, {{cvt|88.2|lbft}} at 3000 rpm (1981–1984, FI)
• 1.7 California: {{cvt|74|hp|kW|0}} at 5000 rpm, {{cvt|89.6|lbft}} at 3000 rpm (1981–1984, FI with catalytic converter)
• 1.7 petrol
• 1.5 diesel: {{cvt|48|hp|kW|0}} at 5000 rpm, {{cvt|56.5|lbft}} at 3000 rpm at 5000 rpm (1980)
• 1.6 diesel EA827: {{cvt|52|hp|kW|0}} at 4800 rpm, {{cvt|71.5|lbft}} at 3000 rpm (1981-1984)
• 1.6 turbodiesel (Canada only)

;South Africa:

• 1.6: {{cvt|63|kW|PS bhp|0}}
• 1.6: {{cvt|60|kW|PS bhp|0}}
• 1.8: {{cvt|70|kW|PS bhp|0}}
• 1.6 diesel: {{Convert|44|kW|PS bhp|0}}

{{gallery | width = 190 | height = 115

|File:1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel LX, fR.jpg|1981 Rabbit Diesel LX (US spec)

|File:1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel LX, rR.jpg|1981 Rabbit Diesel LX (US spec)

}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation

| image = VW Caddy II front 20090329.jpg

| caption =

| aka = SEAT Inca
Volkswagen Van

| production = 1996–2004
1996–2008 (Latin America)

| model_years =

| assembly = {{ubl |Spain: Martorell (SEAT; 9K model)|Argentina: General Pacheco (Volkswagen Argentina; 9K model)|Czech Republic: Kvasiny (Škoda Auto; 9U model)}}

| designer =

| platform = Volkswagen Group A03 platform

| related = Volkswagen Polo Mk3
SEAT Ibiza 6K
SEAT Inca
Škoda Favorit
Škoda Felicia

| engine = {{ubl

| petrol:

| 1.4 L I4

| 1.6 L I4

| diesel:

| 1.7 L SDI I4

| 1.9 L I4

| 1.9 L TDI I4

}}

| transmission = 5-speed manual

| wheelbase = {{convert|2600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4206|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1835|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|998|-|1211|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

| sp = us

}}

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. The area of the cargo floor is {{cvt|2.6|m2|sqft}}, while the loading volume is {{cvt|2.9|m3|cuft|0}}. Typical payload is {{cvt|550|kg|lb|-1}}, depending on drivetrain and market specifics, and the two rear cargo doors are of a 60/40 split design. Safety features were improved from the previous generation, reflecting a changing market: Driver airbag was standard and a passenger airbag was optional, ABS and what Volkswagen called an Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) was also available. In spite of the name, EDL is not a true differential lock: 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. Air conditioning was an available option.

It was built in Spain, at the Martorell factory of SEAT, from 1996 to 2004. Its twin, the SEAT Inca, 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.{{Cite web|url=http://www.volkswagen.com.ar/_modelos_inicio.asp?vModeloNav=caddy|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070818041433/http://www.volkswagen.com.ar/_modelos_inicio.asp?vModeloNav=caddy|url-status=dead|title=Volkswagen Caddy website for Argentina|archivedate=August 18, 2007}} In 2005 the Argentinian-made Caddy (called the Derby Van or Pointer Van, depending on the market) received a facelift which was never sold in Europe, with a front treatment similar to that of the Polo Classic (6K; 1999 facelift).{{cite web | url = https://codex.click/shop/55-volkswagen-derby-van-2005/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20240419014946/https://codex.click/shop/55-volkswagen-derby-van-2005/ | archive-date = 2024-04-19 | title = Colección Oficial Volkswagen: 55.- Volkswagen Derby Van (2005) | language = es | location = Mexico City | work = CódeX }}

VW Caddy II rear 20090329.jpg|Caddy II (Typ 9KV)

Volkswagen Pointer Pickup Cutaway.JPG|The facelifted, Argentine-built Caddy, also sold as the Derby Van or Pointer Van

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{{Further|Škoda Felicia}}

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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

• {{Convert|530|kg|lb|abbr=on}} payload rating
• 2.0 m² loading area
• length: {{Convert|4.12|m|ft|abbr=on}}
• width: {{Convert|1.64|m|ft|abbr=on}}
• turning circle: {{Convert|11.2|m|ft|abbr=on}}
• 3 point seatbelts
• option of twin airbags
• option of ABS brakes
• option of air conditioning, standard in Petrol engined models.{{cite web|url=http://www.vwn-presse.de/tbwebdb/vwn-presse/index.cfm?tk=306&vl=de-DE&cl=1&CFID=4539602&CFTOKEN=880e2603d9221acd-D34E2C72-BF93-2245-AD485C26B3D88D5C&view=presstext&txt=101|title=Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge - Presseservice|author=Volkswagen AG|access-date=14 July 2015}}

{{Euro NCAP|year=2007|reference=https://cdn.euroncap.com/media/8815/euroncap_vw_caddy_2007_4stars.pdf|reference_name=Volkswagen Caddy 2007 Results|description=Volkswagen Caddy 'Life' 1.9 TDI (LHD)|adult_stars=4|adult_score=27|child_stars=3|child_score=30|pedestrian_stars=2|pedestrian_score=13}}{{clear}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Third generation

| image = 2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi (2KN) 1.6 van (2011-11-18) 01.jpg

| caption =

| aka =

| production = 2004–2021 (Poland, Russia)
2004–2008 (China)
2017–present (Algeria)
2019–present (Kenya)

| model_years =

| assembly = {{ubl |Poland: Poznań (Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o.o.) |Russia: Kaluga (Volkswagen Group Rus) |China: Changchun (FAW-VW) |Algeria: Relizane (Volkswagen Algérie; since 2017){{cite web| url = http://www.autobip.com/l-usine-volkswagen-en-alg%C3%A9rie-assemblera-la-golf-ibiza-octavia-et-caddy-d%C3%A8s-juin-prochain-actualite-auto-algerie-d3500 |title = AUTOBIP}}| Kenya: Thika (Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM); since 2019){{cite web|title=DT Dobie launches Kenyan assembled Polo Vivo Comfortline & Caddy Kombi|date=26 July 2019 |url=https://hapakenya.com/2019/07/26/dt-dobie-launches-kenyan-assembled-polo-vivo-comfortline-caddy-kombi/}}}}

| designer =

| body_style =

| platform =

| related = Volkswagen Touran Mk1

| engine = 1.4 16V – {{convert|75|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|126|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (petrol) (discontinued)
1.4 16V – {{convert|80|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|132|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (petrol)
1.6 8V – {{convert|102|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|148|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (petrol)
1.6 TDI – {{convert|75|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|225|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel)
1.6 TDI – {{convert|102|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|250|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel)
2.0 EcoFuel – {{convert|109|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|160|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (CNG)
1.9 TDI – {{convert|75|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|210|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel) (discontinued)
1.9 TDI – {{convert|105|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|250|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel) (discontinued)
2.0 SDI – {{convert|69|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|140|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel) (only for panel van and panel window van)
2.0 TDI – {{convert|110|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|290|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel)
2.0 TDI – {{convert|140|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|320|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel)

| transmission = 5-speed manual
6-speed manual
6-speed dual-clutch
7-speed dual-clutch

| wheelbase = {{convert|2600|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4405-5030|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1795|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1832|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1436|-|1790|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

}}

The third generation of Volkswagen Caddy debuted at the end of 2003, at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam, with production commencing in May 2004.{{cn|date=April 2024}}

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.

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.

The Caddy Panel grew in size over the Caddy Typ 9K, it measures in length {{Convert|4405|mm|in|abbr=on}}, width {{Convert|1802|mm|in|abbr=on}}, height {{Convert|1833|mm|in|abbr=on}}, wheelbase {{Convert|2682|mm|in|abbr=on}}, has a {{Convert|750|kg|0|abbr=on}} 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.{{cite news|url=http://www.businesscar.co.uk/news/2007/vws-british-gas-deal-kicks-off|title=VW's British Gas deal kicks off|publisher=businesscar.co.uk|date=21 August 2007|access-date=21 June 2017|first=Tristan|last=Young}} The deal was renewed in September 2015.{{cite news|url=http://www.businessvans.co.uk/van-news/british-gas-goes-for-another-8000-caddy-vans/|title=British Gas goes for another 8,000 Caddy vans|publisher=businessvans.co.uk|date=18 September 2015|access-date=30 June 2017|first=Martyn|last=Collins}}

File:VW Caddy Life III 1.6 front 20100928.jpg

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 {{Convert|608|kg|lb|abbr=on}} 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 {{Convert|1500|kg|0|abbr=on}} towing capacity.{{citation needed|date=January 2021}}

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.{{cite web |title=In brief: 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show - Series of new Volkswagen models ... Caddy Life Colour Concept |url=http://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2005/09/12/auf_den_punkt__iaa.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html |website=Volkswagen Media Services |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20070804145656/http://www.volkswagen-media-services.com/medias_publish/ms/content/en/pressemitteilungen/2005/09/12/auf_den_punkt__iaa.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html |archive-date=4 Aug 2007 |url-status=unfit}}

File:2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi (2KN) 1.6 van (2011-11-18) 02.jpg

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 {{Convert|103|kW|hp PS|abbr=on}}.The VW Gazette [http://vwgazette.blogspot.com/2007/09/caddy-maxi-world-premiere-at-iaa.html Caddy Maxi – World premiere at the IAA Frankfurt 2007]

The Caddy Maxi family is {{Convert|470|mm|in|abbr=on}} longer version of the Caddy with 4.2 m³ loading space, this is due to extensions of the wheelbase which measures {{Convert|3002|mm|in|abbr=on}} an extended, rear overhang now {{Convert|151|mm|in|abbr=on}}, plus the growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle now at {{Convert|319|mm|in|abbr=on}} and payload is up to {{Convert|800|kg|0|abbr=on}} to {{Convert|810|kg|0|abbr=on}} 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.

File:VW Caddy Maxi Tramper.JPG

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 tyres, 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).{{cite web|url=http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2008/05/vw-caddy-carrera-cup-edition-20tdi-r.html|title=VW Caddy Carrera Cup Edition 2.0TDI R|author=Carscoop Carscoop|work=Carscoops|access-date=14 July 2015}}

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.{{cite web|url=http://vwphaetonfan.blogspot.com/2008/09/first-caddy-with-four-wheel-drive.html|title=VW quidnunc (whats new?)|author=phaeton|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160108005753/http://vwphaetonfan.blogspot.com/2008/09/first-caddy-with-four-wheel-drive.html|archive-date=8 January 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}

Early in 2010, the Caddy Maxi range will receive the 4Motion drivetrain.{{Cite web |url=http://www.volkswagen-nutzfahrzeuge.de/de/de/unternehmen/sponsoring/Transeurasia.html |title=Transeurasia < Sponsoring < Unternehmen < Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge |access-date=2009-10-03 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110107111741/http://www.volkswagen-nutzfahrzeuge.de/de/de/unternehmen/sponsoring/Transeurasia.html |archive-date=2011-01-07 |url-status=dead }}

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.LCV Australia magazine Issue 11 page 26 and 27 Even with the more premium pricing over its competition, buyers are still willing to pay more for the TDI and DSG transmission options.CarsGuide.com.au [http://carsguide.news.com.au/site/stories/story/citroen_gives_life_to_berlingo/ Citroen gives life to Berlingo]

• 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{{cite web|url=http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/press-releases/caddy-award/|title=VW Press Releases - VWCV (UK)|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715163143/https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/press-releases/caddy-award|archive-date=15 July 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}
• Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year 2008 (United Kingdom) – Caddy Maxi{{cite web|url=http://www.easier.com/view/Vans/Volkswagen_News/article-174592.html|title=Awards for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi and Crafter Chassis Cab|access-date=14 July 2015}}
• Delivery Magazine Award – 2008 Best Small Van Caddy MaxiDelivery Magazine Issue 18 June/July 2008 page 28
• What Van? (United Kingdom) – Editor's Choice 2008 Caddy Maxi{{cite web|url=http://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/press-releases/further-award-recognition/|title=VW Press Releases - VWCV (UK)|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150715115124/https://www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/press-releases/further-award-recognition|archive-date=15 July 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}

• 1.2 TSI – {{convert|86|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|160|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (petrol)
• 1.2 TSI – {{convert|105|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|175|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (petrol)
• 1.4 16V – {{convert|75|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|126|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (petrol) (discontinued)
• 1.4 16V – {{convert|80|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|132|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (petrol) (discontinued)
• 1.6 8V – {{convert|102|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|148|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (petrol) (discontinued)
• 1.6 TDI – {{convert|75|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|225|Nm|lbft||abbr=on}} (diesel)
• 1.6 TDI – {{convert|102|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (diesel)
• 1.9 TDI – {{convert|75|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|210|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (diesel) (discontinued)
• 1.9 TDI – {{convert|105|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (diesel) (discontinued)
• 2.0 SDI – {{convert|69|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|140|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (diesel) (only for panel van and panel window van) (discontinued)
• 2.0 TDI – {{convert|102|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}}
• 2.0 TDI – {{convert|110|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|290|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (diesel)
• 2.0 TDI – {{convert|140|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (diesel)
• 2.0 TDI – {{convert|170|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (diesel) (only for Caddy Maxi)
• 2.0 EcoFuel – {{convert|109|PS|kW hp||abbr=on}} – {{convert|160|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (CNG){{cite web |url=https://www.vwpress.co.uk/assets/documents/original/17292-Vans_Pricelist_July2011_3_1.pdf |title=Price List: Vans |publisher=Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles |date=July 2011 |access-date=6 December 2022}}

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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 Volkswagen Golf Mk6.

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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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In 2012, Volkswagen launched the Cross Caddy model with a series of crossover-inspired aesthetic changes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.automarket.ro/stiri/volkswagen-cross-caddy-varianta-noua-pentru-teren-accidentat-46743.html|title=Volkswagen Cross Caddy - variantă nouă, pentru teren accidentat|website=Automarket}} In 2015, the Caddy Alltrack, the successor to the CrossCaddy, debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show.{{Cite web|url=https://www.automarket.ro/frankfurt-2015/volkswagen-caddy-alltrack-primele-imagini-si-informatii-ale-variantei-65765.html|title=Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack: primele imagini și informații ale variantei cross a utilitarei|website=Automarket}}

Volkswagen Group tuner Abt Sportsline unveiled a battery-electric conversion of the Caddy (Typ 2K) at the IAA 2018 Commercial Vehicle show in Hanover; the ABT e-Caddy is based on the long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi, and is driven by an electric traction motor that develops {{cvt|82|kW}} and {{cvt|200|Nm|0}} of torque. Driving range is {{cvt|220|km|0}} (NEDC), drawing from a lithium-ion battery with 37.3 kW-hr of capacity.{{cite news |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2018/09/abts-e-caddy-e-transporter-electric-conversions-deliver-400km-range/ |title=ABT's e-Caddy And e-Transporter Electric Conversions Deliver Up To 400Km Of Range |author=Mihalascu, Dan |date=September 2018 |work=CarScoops |access-date=6 December 2022}}

{{Euro NCAP|year=2015|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/vw/caddy/21487|reference_name=Volkswagen Caddy 2015 Results|overall_stars=4|adult_points=32.1|description=Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 TDI 'Trendline' (LHD)|adult_percent=84|child_points=38.3|child_percent=78|pedestrian_points=21|pedestrian_percent=58|safety_percent=68|safety_points=8.8}}{{clear}}

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| name = Fourth generation

| image = Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 4136.jpg

| caption =

| aka = Ford Tourneo Connect{{Cite web|title=2022 Ford Tourneo Connect Debuts In Europe As Rebadged VW Caddy|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/540059/2022-ford-tourneo-connect-debut/|access-date=2021-10-12|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}

| production = 2020–present

| assembly = Poland: Poznań (Volkswagen Poznań Sp. z o.o.)

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| platform = Volkswagen Group MQB platform

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| Petrol:

| 1.5 L EA211evo TSI I4 (114 hp)

| Petrol plug-in hybrid:

| 1.5 L TSI I4 and electric motor (combined 150 hp)

| Diesel:

| 2.0 L EA288evo TDI I4 (102/122 hp)

}}

| transmission =

| wheelbase = {{ubl|{{convert|2755|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|{{convert|2975|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Maxi}}

| length = {{ubl|{{convert|4500|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}|{{convert|4859|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} Maxi}}

| width = {{convert|1855|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1798|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1517|-|1998|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

}}

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The fourth-generation Caddy was unveiled in February 2020.{{Cite web|title=2020 Volkswagen Caddy van revealed: price, specs and release date|url=https://www.whatcar.com/news/2020-volkswagen-caddy-van-revealed-price-specs-and-release-date/n21045|access-date=2020-12-21|website=What Car?|language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=24 October 2020|title=All-New 2021 VW Caddy: Here's Everything You Need To Know|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2020/10/all-new-2021-vw-caddy-heres-everything-you-need-to-know/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2020-12-21|website=Carscoops}} 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.{{rp|15–18}} It went on sale in November 2020.

The design team responsible for the Typ SB was led by Albert Kirzinger.{{rp|7}} Overall length and width have increased by {{cvt|92|and|62|mm}}, respectively, while height has decreased by {{cvt|5|mm}} compared to the Typ 2K.{{rp|7}}

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The Caddy is available in a light commercial vehicle (LCV) variant with two seats (Caddy Cargo) or a multi-purpose vehicle (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 EUR-pallet; the opening at the rear hatch was widened to {{cvt|1234|mm}} and the interior width between the wheel arches was increased to {{cvt|1230|mm}}. With sliding side doors that are {{cvt|846|mm}}, {{cvt|145|mm}} 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 {{cvt|1613|mm}} for both variants, interior height is {{cvt|1272–1274|mm}}, and the loading lengths are {{cvt|1797|and|2150|mm}}, for the standard and Maxi, respectively, making the cargo volumes {{cvt|3.1|and|3.7|m3|cuft}}.{{cite press release |url=https://www.vwpress.co.uk/assets/documents/original/27336-NewCaddypresspacklongversion.pdf |title=The new Caddy – International driving presentation |location=Munich, Germany |publisher=Volkswagen AG |date=October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211109225039/https://www.vwpress.co.uk/assets/documents/original/27336-NewCaddypresspacklongversion.pdf |archive-date=November 9, 2021 |url-status=dead}}{{rp|8–12}}

In July 2022, the Volkswagen Caddy received a CNG-powered TGI variant and the Dark Label special edition.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2022/07/vw-caddy-gains-cng-powered-tgi-variant-and-dark-label-special-edition/|title=VW Caddy Gains CNG-Powered TGI Variant, And Dark Label Special Edition|first=Thanos|last=Pappas|date=July 18, 2022|website=Carscoops}}

File:Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 3980.jpg|Caddy Cargo

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:Volkswagen_Caddy_V_Auto_Zuerich_2021_IMG_0507.jpg|Interior

In 2021, the Ford Tourneo Connect was announced as a rebadged Caddy, the first model developed under the Ford-Volkswagen partnership.{{cite news |url=https://europe.autonews.com/automakers/fords-new-tourneo-connect-first-model-vw-partnership |title=Ford's new Tourneo Connect is first model from VW partnership |author=Gibbs, Nick |date=October 12, 2021 |work=Automotive News Europe |access-date=6 December 2022}} Prior Ford MPVs in this size class have been based on the Ford Transit Connect. The Tourneo Connect shares the Volkswagen Caddy's engine lineup, with the EA288-evo rebranded to EcoBlue and the EA211-evo rebranded to EcoBoost. The first deliveries started in the spring of 2022.{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/ford/tourneo-connect/356273/all-new-2022-ford-tourneo-connect-unveiled|title=All-new 2022 Ford Tourneo Connect unveiled|date=October 12, 2021|author=Luke Wilkinson|website=Auto Express}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2021/10/2022-ford-tourneo-connect-revealed-with-vw-caddy-bones-more-tech-and-superb-practicality/|title=2022 Ford Tourneo Connect Revealed With VW Caddy Bones, More Tech, And Superb Practicality|first=Thanos|last=Pappas|date=October 12, 2021|access-date=December 6, 2022|website=Carscoops}}

The Active trim level features a crossover-inspired look with plastic cladding, aluminum-style skid plates and unique 17-inch wheels.

File:Ford Tourneo Connect (3rd generation) 1X7A7290.jpg|Tourneo Connect

File:Ford Tourneo Connect Active (3rd generation) Leonberg 2022 1X7A0445.jpg|Tourneo Connect Active

File:Ford Tourneo Connect Active (3rd generation) Auto Zuerich 2021 IMG 0484.jpg|Interior

{{Euro NCAP|year=2021|reference=https://www.euroncap.com/en/results/vw/caddy/44208|reference_name=Volkswagen Caddy 2021 Results|overall_stars=5|adult_points=32.3|description=Volkswagen Caddy 2.0 diesel Kombi 'Life' 4x2 (LHD)|adult_percent=84|child_points=40.6|child_percent=82|pedestrian_points=37.6|pedestrian_percent=69|safety_percent=79|safety_points=12.7}}

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