Volkswagen UK Releases Pricing for New Caddy Van and Maxi

UK prices for Volkswagen's redesigned Caddy LCV and Caddy Maxi were announced today ahead of the vehicles' November launch in Britain. The 2011 Caddy van starts from £12,100 excluding VAT for the 1.6-liter 75HP TDI model, while the passenger version of the van, called the Caddy Maxi, starts at £14,050 excluding VAT for the entry-level model equipped with a 1.6-liter 102HP TDI engine.

The 2011 version of VW's Caddy benefits an updated range of engines, a fresh face that brings it in line with the latest VW models and an revised interior with higher quality materials and a new choice of comfort, convenience and safety options.

A pair of 1.6-liter TDI diesel engines producing 75HP or 102HP is joined by a 2.0-liter TDI engine offered in 110HP and 140HP guises, while VW also offers two Bluemotion models that makes use of stop/start tech and automatic battery regeneration during braking, aerodynamic wheel arch spoilers, plus low rolling resistance tires.

According to the German automaker, the 102HP Bluemotion model has the lowest CO2 figure in the range at 134 g/km, while returning a combined fuel economy of 55.4 mpg UK, that provides a potential range of up to 735 miles (1,181 km).

All variants of the Caddy come equipped with ESP, ABS, Traction Control System (TCS), automatic hazard lights activation under emergency braking, a driver's airbag, speed sensitive power steering, remote central locking and a CD stereo with an AUX-in socket, as standard.

For more details on pricing, check out the respective lists below.

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Volkswagen Unveils Redesigned 2011 Caddy Minivan

This is Volkswagen's facelifted Caddy compact van that enters the 2011 model year with six new TDI diesel and TSI petrol engines returning up to 21 percent lower fuel consumption, a new nose, an upgraded interior and added standard features.

The exterior facelift includes a completely redesigned front end that draws inspiration from the latest Volkswagen models and re-trimmed tail lamps at the back. Inside, there's a new steering wheel design, a revised instrument cluster and higher-grade materials.

Also, for the first time the second row of seats is completely removable on all models. This allows for a maximum cargo capacity of 3,030 liters on the 5-seater Caddy, and up to 3,880 liters on the Caddy Maxi. In addition, a new ESP (Electronic Stability Program) and daytime running lights will be standard across the range.

The big news, however, is the new range of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are equipped with turbocharging and direct fuel injection technology.

Those opting for a diesel have a choice of four engines with 75HP, 102HP, 110HP or 140HP. The 102HP and 140HP TDIs can be hooked up to an optional DSG dual clutch transmission, while the 110HP TDI exclusively available as a 4MOTION model with four-wheel drive.

Furthermore, the 75HP and 102HP TDI variants can be equipped with the fuel-saving BlueMotion Technology that includes a Start/Stop system and an automatic battery regeneration system for utilizing the energy that would otherwise be lost during braking.

The redesigned Caddy's petrol lineup includes a new to the range, 1.2-liter TSI four-cylinder turbo engine with 86HP or 105HP. The most powerful version returns a combined fuel economy of 6.6lt/100km, equal to 35.6mpg US or 42.8 mpg UK, with CO2 emissions of 154g/km. Compared to the outgoing model consumption has thus been reduced by 1.6 liters or, 21 percent.

European buyers also have the choice of a natural gas version carried over from the outgoing Caddy, the 2.0 EcoFuel (CNG), which delivers an output of 109-horsepower.

Prices for the redesigned Caddy will start at €13,595 for the panel van and €14,205 for the Startline, in both cases excluding VAT. Sales will begin in Germany at the end of September, with other countries following shortly after.

New VW Caddy Sportline Models

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles' UK department has released prices and specs for the new Caddy Sportline and Caddy Maxi Sportline models that were first announced last month. The top-of-the-range Caddys are offered with a 140HP 2.0-liter diesel engine mated to a six-speed gearbox with the Sportline sprinting from 0 to 62 mph (100km/h) in 10.1 sec and the Maxi Sportline in 10.5 sec. Both variants feature a top speed of 116 mph or 187 km/h. -Continued

The Caddy Sportline models are available in a choice of three paint colors – Tornado Red or optional Reflex Silver metallic and Diamond Black pearl effect paint – with basic retail prices (excluding VAT) starting from £17,000 for the Caddy Sportline and £18,280 for the larger Caddy Maxi Sportline.

Exterior enhancements for both vans include chrome side rails and front grilles, lower front spoiler with integrated fog lights, rear roof spoiler, body-colored bumpers, mirrors and door handles, plus unique 17-inch six-spoke alloy wheels.

The Sportline's interior features bespoke black Italian leather upholstery with red stitching, microperforated red centre panels and an embroidered Sportline logo, plus electric windows, 'Climatic' air conditioning, a radio/CD and electrically operated and heated door mirrors.

VW Caddy PanAmericana Study - New Photos

In a world premiere at the IAA 2008 Commercial Vehicle Show in Hanover, VW presented the Caddy PanAmericana concept study based on the newly introduced Caddy 4MOTION. Think of the PanAmericana as something like a cross between a multipurpose minivan, a commercial van and an SUV. Sounds kinda messed up, but then again, isn’t that what crossovers are all about? Just like the new Caddy 4MOTION, the PanAmericana sports VW’s latest generation all-wheel drive system with electro-hydraulic Haldex clutch and a 105HP 1.9-liter turbo diesel engine that’s matted to a 6-speed manual gearbox. -Continued

Visually, the concept car that’s outfitted with two sliding doors is identified by the 16-inch wheels with all-terrain tires in size AT 215/70 R16, the higher road-clearance, the revised bumpers, the side skirts and protective underbody components in aluminum look as well as the PanAmericana signatures on the engine hood and two-section door-style tailgate. Other mods include the tinted taillights and black-background headlight housings.

In contrast to the PanAmericana’s ‘rugged’ exterior, the vehicle’s cabin features a series of luxury appointments such as the leather seats in natural brown tone finished with light gray stitches and the metallic accents. Additionally, the PanAmericana has been fitted with a set of matching leather pockets in the rear seating area that serve as extra storage compartments.

2008 IAA: VW Caddy 4MOTION PanAmericana and Caddy Life-Style Edition

Aside from the highly-anticipated Pickup truck concept, VW has readied two special variants of its Caddy minivan for the 62nd IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover (public days: 25 September to 2 October). The PanAmericana is a crossover study based on the newly introduced 4-wheel-drive Caddy 4MOTION and it features a higher ground clearance, 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in off-road tires, protective moldings on the side sills and the front and rear bumper and, a special leather trim on the inside. As with the standard Caddy 4MOTION, the PanAmericana is driven by a 105 HP 1.9-liter turbo diesel engine matted to a six-speed manual gearbox. -Continued

Visitors at the 62nd IAA will also get the chance to check out a series-production version of the Caddy Life Style Edition. This range-topping model is equipped with 16-inch alloy wheel rims, a chrome-look radiator grille, lowered running gear, a pull-out loading surface, high-quality interior leather fittings and other extras which serve to distinguish this Caddy from the rest of the range.

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.

VW Caddy Topos Sail Concept Gets its own Boat Deck

Even though the city of Dusseldorf in Germany is not what we’d call a summer resort, many automakers attending this week’s Dusseldorf Caravan Salon (30 August to 7 September), are presenting nautical themed vehicles. After Fiat and its Portofino Concept that you can check out here, Volkswagen’s commercial arm announced that it will present the Caddy Topos Sail design concept which takes its nautical theme to the extreme with the wooden boat deck. -Continued

Based on VW’s smallest commercial vehicle, the Caddy Topo Sail uses design cues from classic yachts and has its multi-functional roof covered with wooden decking surrounded by aluminum roof rails. The driver and passengers can access the wooden boat deck via four matching wooden and aluminum steps in the Caddy’s tailgate. Completing the nautical design theme are wooden inserts along the side of the vehicle and in the rear bumper.