Volkswagen has launched thenew Caddy MPV in South Africa!See specification and pricing details below!

The Volkswagen Caddy serves as both a family MPV or cargo-hauling business vehicle and the new 5th-generation Caddy is now available to buy in South Africa.

The Caddy is built on Volkswagen’s highly scalable MQB platform and rather than re-designing the wheel for its new Caddy, Volkswagen design approach is more evolutionary. The face of the new Caddy and the grille in particular is much slimmer than before withnewly-designed LED headlights and a honeycomb meshdesign for the lower grille completing the front-end design. The Caddy’s rear end gets slim vertical LED headlights. The Caddy is offeredwith either a single large tailgate or dual rear doors as well as single or double side sliding doors. These doors can also be opened or closed electrically if you wish. Optional features include a panoramic sunroof, removable tow bar and 16-inch Wien alloy wheels. A total of 12 body colours are available to buyers.

The Caddy is now offered with a new naming convention includingCaddy, Caddy Maxi, Caddy Kombi, Caddy Maxi Kombi, Caddy Cargo and Caddy Maxi Cargo.

The short wheelbase Caddy has seating for 5 passengers while the long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi is a 7-seater. As for the Caddy Kombi, it can be used as both a personal leisure vehicle or as a work vehicle and is offered in both short-wheelbase (7-seater) and long-wheelbase (5-seater/optional 7-seater) configurations, Seats can be removed to make more space and both feature easy-access sliding doors.

The short wheelbaseCaddy Cargo and long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi Cargo will serve your business needs with loading space of 3.1m3 and 3.7m3 respectively and up to 6 lashing rings make it possible to secure your load.

If you are looking for a stylish panel van to haul goods, or people, the new Caddy is probably a good bet.

The Caddy’s interior has been redesigned and infotainment screens will range from between 6.5-inches to 10-inches and Volkswagen’s Digital Cockpit are on the options list. A new multifunction steering wheel and automatic transmission lever are fitted and the new ergonomic seats should provide higher levels of comfort. Keyless Access also features alongside a host of driver assistance systemsincluding Travel Assist adaptive cruise control, Trailer Assist and Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert.

Engines for the new VW Caddy

The new Caddy is available with a petrol or diesel engine. The 1.6-litre petrol engine develops 81 kW and 152 Nm of torque and will be mated with a 6-speed manual transmission. Volkswagen claims 7.3L/100km for this engine and it can be hadin the Caddy, Caddy Kombi (SWB) and Caddy Cargo (SWB).

As for the diesel engine, it’s a 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine with 81 kW and 300 Nm of torque and it’salso paired to a 6-speed manual transmission and carries a claimed fuel consumption figure of 5.5 L/100km. It’s offered in the Caddy, Caddy Maxi (LWB), Caddy Kombi (SWB), Caddy Cargo (SWB) and Caddy Maxi Cargo (LWB).

How much does the Volkswagen Caddy Cost in South Africa?

Caddy 1.6i 81 kW Manual– R484 200

Caddy 2.0 TDI 81 kW Manual – R573 800

Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI 81 kW Manual –R600 400

Caddy Kombi 1.6i 81 kW Manual –R412 100

Caddy Kombi 2.0 TDI 81 kW Manual – R476 100

Caddy Maxi Kombi 2.0 TDI 81 kW Manual – R502 700

Caddy Cargo 1.6i 81 kW Manual – R404 000

Caddy Cargo 2.0 TDI 81 kW Manual – R460 600

Caddy Maxi Cargo 2.0 TDI 81 kW Manual – R487 200

The new VW Caddy is sold with a3-year / 120 000km warranty while the Caddy Kombi, Caddy Maxi Kombi, Caddy Cargo and Caddy Maxi Cargo come standard with a 2-year / unlimited-kilometre warranty. The entire Volkswagen Caddy range also comes standard with a 12-year anti-corrosion warranty. The service interval is 15 000 kilometres.

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