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Volkswagen Caddy

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

Volkswagen Caddy
File: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

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 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]

  • VW Caddy II front 20090329.jpg

    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 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)

  • 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 (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 V IMG 4314.jpg

    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

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

References

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  3. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  4. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  5. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  6. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  7. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  8. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  9. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  10. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  11. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  12. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  13. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  14. ↑ Lua error in Module:Citation/CS1/Utilities at line 38: bad argument #1 to 'ipairs' (table expected, got nil).

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