VW Presents First Ever Caddy with Four Wheel Drive

Together with the world premier of a new pickup truck concept, Volkswagen will also perform the global debut of the Caddy 4MOTION at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, Germany on September 25. In order to accommodate the Haldex all-wheel-drive system, VW’s engineers modified the Caddy 4MOTION in numerous points compared with the front-wheel drive version. -Continued

In addition to the electronically regulated fourth-generation Haldex coupling, changes include the propshaft, an exhaust system adapted to the rear final drive and propshaft, a newly designed fuel tank and reinforced longitudinal members in the rear.

The Caddy 4MOTION is powered by a four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with a standard particulate filter that delivers an output of 105 PS. The TDI engine is matted to a 6-speed manual gearbox and according to VW, the Caddy 4MOTION consumes 6.6 liters (35.6 US mpg) and 6.7 liters (35.1 US mpg) of diesel fuel per 100 km for the panel van and Life versions respectively.

All versions of the Caddy 4MOTION have a top speed of 164 km/h or 102 mph. Prices for the Caddy 4MOTION will be announced at next week’s IAA show.