Volkswagen Caddy

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Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi postfacelift in Deidesheim.jpg
2015 Caddy after improvements
Overview
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group
Also calledVolkswagen Rabbit Pickup
SEAT Inca (1996-2004)
Volkswagen Van
Ford Tourneo Connect (2021–present)
Production1980–present
Body and chassis
ClassLeisure activity vehicle (M)
Body style3-/4-door van
3-door panel van
4-door MPV
2-door coupé utility
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive (4motion)
Chronology
PredecessorVolkswagen Type 147
SuccessorVolkswagen Taro (for pickup models, after 1995)
Volkswagen Amarok

The Volkswagen Caddy is a van produced by Volkswagen in four generations since 1979.

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

  • 1988 Volkswagen Caddy rear

  • 1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup

  • 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

  • Volkswagen Caddy rear

  • Škoda Felicia

  • 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 (before improvements)

  • 2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy (before improvements)

  • Volkswagen Caddy Life (before improvements)

  • Volkswagen Caddy Life (before improvements)

  • 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (after first improvements)

  • 2010 Volkswagen Caddy (after first improvements)

  • 2018 Volkswagen Caddy (after second improvements)

  • 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 Cargo

  • Volkswagen Caddy Cargo rear

  • Volkswagen Caddy Commerce Pro

  • Volkswagen Caddy Commerce Pro rear

  • 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.

  • 2023 Ford Tourneo Connect

  • 2023 Ford Tourneo Connect

Volkswagen Caddy Media

Notes

  1. ↑ Cite #8 - VW Press have labelled it as "Fourth Generation" however it's the 2015 improvement model[8]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Caddy history.. VW Press. p. 18. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Seume, Keith. Volkswagen Cars and Trucks (in en) (2001)MotorBooks International. p. 171. ISBN 978-1-61059-246-8. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  3. ↑ Anniversary: 25 years of the ŠKODA FELICIA. Škoda Storyboard (15 Oct 2019). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  4. ↑ Mills, James. Unexceptional Classifieds: Volkswagen Caddy pickup. Hagerty UK (3 March 2023). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  5. ↑ VOLKSWAGEN POZNAŃ: 20 YEARS OF VOLKSWAGEN CADDY PRODUCTION. vwpress.co.uk (Sep 28, 2023). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  6. ↑ THERE'S MORE TO LIFE AS VOLKSWAGEN UNVEILS NEW CADDY MPV. Volkswagen Press and Public Relations (Mar 17, 2004). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  7. ↑ THE NEXT GENERATION: NEW VOLKSWAGEN CADDY BREAKS COVER. Volkswagen Press and Public Relations (Jul 22, 2010). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  8. ↑ THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN CADDY ' WORLD PREMIERE OF THE FOURTH GENERATION BEST-SELLER. VW Press (Jul 22, 2010). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  9. ↑ Gehlcken, Trevor. First drive: Volkswagen Caddy van review (in en). www.fleetnews.co.uk (19 June 2015). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Prez, Matt de. VW reveals all-new Caddy (in en). fleetnews.co.uk (21 February 2020). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  11. ↑ Roberts, Harry. Fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy revealed (in en). Autocar (20 February 2020). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  12. ↑ Fossdyke, James. New VW Caddy Cargo small van now available to order (in en-gb). Motor1.com (23 December 2020). Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  13. ↑ The Caddy Cargo Brochure. volkswagen-vans.co.uk/. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  14. ↑ Wilkinson, Luke. New Volkswagen Caddy MPV on sale now priced from £24,648 (in en). Auto Express (2 Dec 2020). Retrieved 25 March 2024.

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