Volkswagen Caddy

The model name is used by Volkswagen Caddy since 1983 for various commercial vehicles on car base.

  • 2.1 Specifications
  • 3.1 Specifications
  • 4.1 Specifications
  • Caddy Life 4.2
  • 4.3 people Caddy
  • 4.4 Caddy Soccer
  • 4.5 Other special models

First generation ( 14D)

VW Caddy with loading attachment I (1983-1992)

The first Caddy was originally designed for the North American market as a Rabbit pickup. The two-seater flatbed was derived from the VW Rabbit, of Westmoreland (Pennsylvania, USA) built U.S. version of the VW Golf I. introduced in 1978, it was built from 1979 to 1993.

In Europe, the name Caddy appeared in 1983 for the first time when he was made ​​almost identical to the American model at TAS in Sarajevo. Like this a rigid axle with leaf springs at the rear was used. Striking differences in appearance were the headlights: Were they the American model shape, as the European model presented with the typical round headlights VW Golf I. The Bosnian war ended this production in 1992 In 2006, the Caddy I with modified front and injection engines was. still manufactured in South Africa.

Specifications

  • Rabbit Pickup 1980
  • Gasoline engine Displacement: 1.6 liters
  • Power: 57 kW/78 hp at 5500 rpm
  • CIS injection system
  • Diesel engine, Engine displacement: 1.5 L
  • Power: 35 kW/48 hp at 5000 rpm
  • Mechanical fuel injection
  • Rabbit Pickup 1981-83
  • Gasoline engine Displacement: 1.7 liters
  • Power: 54 kW/74 hp at 5500 rpm
  • CIS injection system
  • Diesel engine, Engine displacement: 1.6 L
  • Power: 38 kW/52 hp at 4800 rpm
  • Mechanical fuel injection
  • Caddy 1984-97
  • Gasoline engine Displacement: 1.6 liters
  • Power: 60 kW/82PS at 5200 rpm
  • CIS injection system
  • Diesel engine, Engine displacement: 1.6 L
  • Power: 38 kW/52 hp at 4800 rpm
  • Mechanical fuel injection
  • Caddy 8.1982-7.1983 ( European version )
  • Gasoline engine, Displacement: 1457
  • Caddy 1983-92 ( European version )
  • Gasoline engine Displacement: 1.8 liters
  • Power: 70 kW/95 hp at 5000 rpm
  • KA- Jetronic
  • Gasoline engine Displacement: 1.6 liters
  • Power: 55 kW/75 hp at 5000 rpm
  • Downdraft carburetor
  • Diesel engine displacement: 1.6 l
  • Power: 40 kW/54 hp at 4800 rpm
  • Distributor injection pump
  • Caddy ( South African version )
  • Gasoline engine Displacement: 1.6 liters
  • Power: 60 kW/82 hp at 5200 rpm
  • CIS injection system

Second -generation (combined 9KV )

VW Caddy II Estate (1995-2003)

The panel van and MPV of the second generation (type 9KV ) was offered from late 1995 to mid-2003.

The model was made ​​a badge - engineered version of the Seat Inca and how the model at Seat in Martorell (Spain).

Specifications

Second generation ( Pickup 9U )

VW Caddy II Pick -up (1996-2000)

From mid- 1996 until the end of 2000, the Caddy II is also offered as a pickup.

The model was a badge - engineered version of the Škoda Felicia pick -up and was prepared at Škoda Auto Kvasiny (Czech Republic).

With the exception of the VW logo on the radiator grille, the rear hatch and on the steering wheel, no differences for Škoda sister model of the VW group can be seen.

Specifications

Third generation (2K)

VW Caddy (2003-2010)

The current and introduced in fall 2003 Caddy is a MPV. Form the basis of the Golf V and Touran I. Unlike the based on the Golf V Touran but the Caddy has a leaf-sprung rigid rear axle instead of the imported Golf V independent suspension on four arms.

In addition to the commercial vehicle panel van version it is also offered as a car or Caddy Life. Both are available as a long-wheelbase version with additional name Maxi. The Caddy is no longer offered as a pick -up. For this type of vehicle VW has since the end of 2010 to the Amarok.

In the summer of 2010, the Caddy was the current VW face with a facelift.

Rear view

Interior

Specifications

Changes in the 2007 model year (from May 2006):

  • Caddy Life set with 2.0 -liter SDI diesel engine
  • 1.9 -liter TDI diesel engine (1896 cc ) with 55 kW and 210 Nm max. torque; 158 g CO2/km (without DPF)
  • 1.4 -liter gasoline engine ( 1390 cc ) now with 59 kW and 126 Nm max. torque; 191 g CO2/km

The TDI engines get with the 2006 model year, with the Euro 4 approval - even without diesel particulate filter, which can be ordered in December 2005 (closed cleaning system ). A particulate filter can be retrofitted. However, it is then this is a less effective cleaning (open system), because there is no intervention here in the engine management. Vehicles with filters are currently (as of 1/2006 ) are not biodiesel compatible.

The available since mid-2006 Caddy EcoFuel has a specially designed natural gas engine. The gas tanks hold around 26 kilograms of natural gas and allow a range of over 400 kilometers. In addition, the EcoFuel still has a 13-liter reserve tank of premium gasoline. The CO2 emissions of the Caddy EcoFuel are given as 157 g / km - thus he is currently the most climate-friendly drive for the VW Caddy 2K.

Since November 2007, the Caddy Maxi Life is available. He is an elongated by 47 cm version of the Caddy Life and sleeps seven people and their luggage.

Caddy Life

Under the name Caddy Life, a car with up to seven seats was introduced based on the current Caddy model in 2004 for the first time.

While VW Caddy Life - just like the Touran compact MPV and Vans Multivan / Caravelle - called MPV, has prevailed with the introduction of the Citroën Berlingo in 1996 in the trade press, the term MPV for this class of vehicle. The Caddy Life is a favorable alternative to the Touran. Over half of the parts of the Touran Life were also used in the Caddy.

Also, the Caddy Life received a facelift in the summer of 2010. Along with this, the brand concept "Life" disappeared. Now, the Caddy is offered only with the usual VW equipment names starting line, Trendline, Comfortline and Comfortline Edition. With the 2012 model year equipment Comfortline Edition was replaced by Highline.

People Caddy

Volkswagen introduced in mid-2005 by a special action together with the image. The so-called "People's Caddy " was at a discount of approximately 3200, - Euro. This was the basis for a Caddy Life ( 2006 model ) in the standard version with already comprehensive standard equipment.

The vehicles were only available in three (usually subject to additional ) Metallic colors: Reflex Silver Metallic, Ravenna Blue Metallic Grey and offroad. Even with the drive units restricted to selecting a:

Optional was an option package for about 950 euros to be ordered. This contained air conditioning, a third row of seats, which makes the vehicle to a seven-seater, four luggage nets for small items in the roof rail and the radio system RCD 300 with six instead of four speakers. Over the 14 - day campaign that further options are available at extra cost: So you could order the ESP and a seat heater so. However, if you ordered already in the first days of the campaign, was a laggard in this sense.

The initially planned delivery time of 8-12 weeks for the people Caddy extended due to the unexpectedly high demand for up to six months.

Caddy Soccer

Since January 2014, the Caddy Soccer with prices starting at 13,990 euros is available for purchase. It is a purpose-built model for the Football World Cup 2014, which is also available as a panel van next to the passenger version. The special model based on the equipment lines start and Trendline and provides between 63 kW and 103 kW. As a special incentive, the buyer of the vehicle 50 euros for each shot German World Cup goal. Alternatively, there is an immediate bonus of 350 euros.

Other special models

The special model " hitchhiker " is specifically designed for camping. The second row seat is folded down. At about the level of the side windows base a bed is mounted, which offers an almost two -meter-long bed surface folded down second seat row. In addition, there is a mountable to the tailgate tent. Since 2007 there is the " hitchhiker " as Caddy Maxi.

The special model "Colour Concept" is mostly a normal Caddy Life. However, in this model, the bumpers are painted similar to its sister model Touran in body color. Also painted the exterior mirrors and door handles. Steering wheel, handbrake lever and gearshift knob are leather. Inside, the vehicle color rings around the vents, and the cushions are color-coordinated.

Since late 2007, there is also a long-wheelbase version called the Caddy Maxi.

Mid-February 2009 responded VW with the Caddy " winner" on the so-called environmental bonus of 2500 euros, with the federal government under the Economic Recovery Programme, the scrapping of a minimum of 9 -year-old passenger in connection with the approval of a new or annual vehicle from the emission class euro 4 or higher rewards. The winner, marketed as other special models in cooperation with " bild.de ", offers a limited selection of extras and colors and includes an extra package as standard ( " Light and Vision II "). Part of the equipment is the so-called heat-absorbing glass. It ensures that not heat up too rapidly in the summer, the interior in winter and the heat in the interior is given not so fast. As this relieves the air conditioning, fuel is saved. The base price is around 3,000 euros under the normal models.

All caddies of the current generation to be built in the Polish VW plant Poznan.

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