The new fourth generation Caddy is available in South Africa!

The newVolkswagen Caddyhas launched in South Africa and will be available with three variants to choose from including a Panel Van, Crew Bus and Trendline. Volkswagen says the Caddy Alltrack version, which replaces theexisting CrossCaddy, will become available in early 2016.

Both the Panel Van and Crew Bus are more suited for commercial use while the Caddy Trendline is aimed squarely at private customers. The new Caddy has been redesigned inside and out to give it more presence and to broaden its appeal.

Engines On Offer

The new Caddy shares the same engines with the outgoing model and includes a petrol engine and two diesel engines. The 1.6-litre petrol engine is only available for the Panel Van and Crew Bus and has been tweaked to offer 81 kW instead of 75 kW. The two 2.0-litre diesel engines offer 81 kW and 103 kW respectively and are available with all the variants.

The 1.6-litre petrol and 81 kW diesel engine are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while the 103 kW 2.0-litre diesel is equipped with a 6-speed DSG transmission.

Standard Features

Standard safety features include ABS, ESP, Multi-Collision Braking System and dual front airbags. Hill Hold and Fatigue Detection is standard on the 103 kW version while being optional for the other derivatives.

There’s also a special edition Panel Van Sport derivative on offer from launch and this model benefits from added extras such as painted bumpers, electric windows and side mirrors, 16-inch Fortaleza alloy wheels, Composition Radio with LCD screen and climatic air conditioning. This model also gains the Comfort Package which includes cruise control, front fog lights and a multi-function display.

In Trendline trim, standard features include electric mirrors and windows, Composition Colour CD/Radio with Bluetooth, USB, six speakers, alloy wheels, climatic manual air conditioning, under-seat drawers, leather steering wheel, multi-function display and speed sensitive power steering.

Optional features are available too and choices for the Panel Van and Crew Bus include a tow bar, 15 and 16-inch alloy wheels, park distance control and Radio/CD systems. Optional features for the Trendline model include a multi-function steering wheel, 7-seater package, bi-xenon headlights and a light and sigh package which includes light and rain sensors, cruise control and an auto dimming rear view mirror.

New Volkswagen Caddy Price in South Africa

Panel Van

Caddy Panel Van 1.6i 81kW R229 400

Caddy Panel Van 2.0 TDI 81kW R260500

Caddy Maxi Panel Van 2.0 TDI 81kW R283700

Caddy Maxi Panel Van Sport 2.0 TDI 81kW R306 700

Caddy Maxi Panel Van 2.0 TDI 103kW DSG R312 200

Crew Bus

Caddy Crew Bus 1.6i 81kWR222 400

Caddy Crew Bus 2.0 TDI 81kW R265 200

Caddy Crew Bus 2.0 TDI 81kW R296 700

Caddy Crew Bus 2.0 TDI 103kW DSG R325 200

Trendline

Caddy Trendline 2.0 TDI 81kW R344 300

Caddy Maxi Trendline 2.0 TDI 81kW R362 600

Caddy Maxi Trendline 2.0 TDI 103kW DSG R391600

Alltrack

Caddy Alltrack 2.0 TDI 81kW R358200

Caddy Alltrack 2.0 TDI 103kW DSG R387 300

Prices for the Caddy Panel Van and Crew Bus come standard with a 2 year/unlimited kilometres warranty and a 3-year/60 000km Automotion Service Plan. The new Caddy Trendline (including Alltrack) comes standard with 3 year/120 000 kilometre manufacturer warranty and a 3-year/60 000km Automotion Service Plan. All models have a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty and 15 000 km service intervals.