Volkswagen Caddy

Volkswagen Caddy
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.

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]

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.

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.

Ford Tourneo Connect

In 2021, the Ford Tourneo Connect was launched, it is a Volkswagen Caddy Life with a different badge and different interior.

Notes

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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Caddy history" (PDF). VW Press. p. 18. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  2. ↑ Seume, Keith (2001). Volkswagen Cars and Trucks. 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 (3 March 2023). "Unexceptional Classifieds: Volkswagen Caddy pickup". Hagerty UK. 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 (19 June 2015). "First drive: Volkswagen Caddy van review". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  10. ↑ Prez, Matt de (21 February 2020). "VW reveals all-new Caddy". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  11. ↑ Roberts, Harry (20 February 2020). "Fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy revealed". Autocar. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  12. ↑ Fossdyke, James (23 December 2020). "New VW Caddy Cargo small van now available to order". Motor1.com. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
  13. ↑ "The Caddy Cargo Brochure" (PDF). volkswagen-vans.co.uk/. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
  14. ↑ Wilkinson, Luke (2 Dec 2020). "New Volkswagen Caddy MPV on sale now priced from £24,648". Auto Express. Retrieved 25 March 2024.

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