Volkswagen Caddy
The Volkswagen Caddy is a van produced by Volkswagen in four generations since 1979.
| Volkswagen Caddy | |
|---|---|
 2015 Caddy after improvements | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group |
| Also called | Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup SEAT Inca (1996-2004) Volkswagen Van Ford Tourneo Connect (2021–present) |
| Production | 1980–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Leisure activity vehicle (M) |
| Body style | 3-/4-door van 3-door panel van 4-door MPV 2-door coupé utility |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive (4motion) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Type 147 |
| Successor | Volkswagen Taro (for pickup models, after 1995) Volkswagen Amarok |
First generation (1979–1996)
The first generation Caddy was built from 1979 until 1996. It was based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk1.[1]
In North America, Volkswagen launched the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup,[1] it was made from 1978 to 1984.
- 1988 Volkswagen Caddy (Type 148) utility (27473741605).jpg
1988 Volkswagen Caddy
- 1988 Volkswagen Caddy (Type 148) utility (27473696625).jpg
1988 Volkswagen Caddy rear
- 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel LX, fR.jpg
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
- 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup Diesel LX, rR.jpg
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
Second generation (1995–2004)
The second generation was made from 1995 to 2004. Two models were available: a van based on the Volkswagen Polo Mk3,[2] and a pickup truck based on the Škoda Felicia.[3][4][1]
Volkswagen Caddy
- VW Caddy II rear 20090329.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy rear
- Reading, Berkshire - England (UK) (11528184644).jpg
Škoda Felicia
- Reading, Berkshire - England (UK) (11528223726).jpg
Škoda Felicia rear
Third generation (2003–2020)
The third generation was built from 2003 to 2020.[5] It is based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk5.
In 2004, Volkswagen launched a leisure vehicle called the Caddy Life.[6]
In 2010[7] and 2015,[note 1][9][1] the model was improved at the front and back, It had a new grille, new bonnet, new bumper and new headlamps.
- 2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi (2KN) 1.6 van (2011-11-18) 01.jpg
2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy (before improvements)
- 2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi (2KN) 1.6 van (2011-11-18) 02.jpg
2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy (before improvements)
- VW Caddy Life III 1.6 front 20100928.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy Life (before improvements)
- VW Caddy Life III 1.6 rear 20100928.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy Life (before improvements)
- VW Caddy 1.2 TSI Roncalli (2K, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 31. Dezember 2012, Hilden.jpg
2010 Volkswagen Caddy (after first improvements)
- VW Caddy 1.2 TSI Roncalli (2K, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 31. Dezember 2012, Hilden.jpg
2010 Volkswagen Caddy (after first improvements)
- 2018 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Highline TDi 2.0 Front.jpg
2018 Volkswagen Caddy (after second improvements)
- 2018 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Highline TDi 2.0 Rear.jpg
2018 Volkswagen Caddy (after second improvements)
Fourth generation (2020–present)
The fourth generation Caddy was launched in October 2020.[10][11] The van version is also called Caddy Cargo[12] and Caddy Commerce[13] and the leisure vehicle is called the Caddy Life..[14] It is based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk8.
- Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 3833.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
- Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 3980.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo rear
- 2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro TD 2.0 Front.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy Commerce Pro
- 2021 Volkswagen Caddy C20 Commerce Pro TD 2.0 Rear.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy Commerce Pro rear
- Volkswagen Caddy V IMG 4136.jpg
Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy
Ford Tourneo Connect
In 2021, the Ford Tourneo Connect was launched, it is a Volkswagen Caddy Life with a different badge and different interior.
- Ford Tourneo Connect Active (3rd generation) Leonberg 2022 1X7A0445.jpg
2023 Ford Tourneo Connect
- Ford Tourneo Connect Active (3rd generation) Leonberg 2022 1X7A0447.jpg
2023 Ford Tourneo Connect
Volkswagen Caddy Media
- VW Caddy Maxi Tramper.JPG
VW Caddy Maxi Tramper
- Geneva International Motor Show 2018, Le Grand-Saconnex (1X7A1685).jpg
Volkswagen Caddy Alltrack at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show
Notes
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Caddy history" (PDF). VW Press. p. 18. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Seume, Keith (2001). Volkswagen Cars and Trucks. MotorBooks International. p. 171. ISBN 978-1-61059-246-8. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "Anniversary: 25 years of the ŠKODA FELICIA". Škoda Storyboard. 15 Oct 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Mills, James (3 March 2023). "Unexceptional Classifieds: Volkswagen Caddy pickup". Hagerty UK. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "VOLKSWAGEN POZNAŃ: 20 YEARS OF VOLKSWAGEN CADDY PRODUCTION". vwpress.co.uk. Sep 28, 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "THERE'S MORE TO LIFE AS VOLKSWAGEN UNVEILS NEW CADDY MPV". Volkswagen Press and Public Relations. Mar 17, 2004. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "THE NEXT GENERATION: NEW VOLKSWAGEN CADDY BREAKS COVER". Volkswagen Press and Public Relations. Jul 22, 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN CADDY ' WORLD PREMIERE OF THE FOURTH GENERATION BEST-SELLER". VW Press. Jul 22, 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Gehlcken, Trevor (19 June 2015). "First drive: Volkswagen Caddy van review". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Prez, Matt de (21 February 2020). "VW reveals all-new Caddy". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Roberts, Harry (20 February 2020). "Fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy revealed". Autocar. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Fossdyke, James (23 December 2020). "New VW Caddy Cargo small van now available to order". Motor1.com. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "The Caddy Cargo Brochure" (PDF). volkswagen-vans.co.uk/. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ↑ Wilkinson, Luke (2 Dec 2020). "New Volkswagen Caddy MPV on sale now priced from £24,648". Auto Express. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
Other websites
Media related to Volkswagen Caddy at Wikimedia Commons
