Volkswagen Caddy

Volkswagen Caddy
Caddy Typ 2K with 2015 facelift
Overview
Manufacturer Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
Also called Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
SEAT Inca
Volkswagen Van
Production 1980–present
Body and chassis
Class Leisure activity vehicle (M)
Body style 3-/4-door van
3-door panel van
4-door MPV
2-door coupé utility
Layout Transverse FF / F4 layout (4motion)
Chronology
Successor Volkswagen Amarok (for pickup models)

The Volkswagen Caddy is a leisure activity vehicle (M-segment) produced by the Volkswagen Group since 1980. It is sold in Europe and in other markets around the world. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in North America in 1980 and in Europe in 1982. The second generation also had a pick-up variant.

The following vehicles are related to the Volkswagen Caddy and are also manufactured by the Volkswagen Group.

First generation (Typ 14; 1979–1996)

First generation
Overview
Also called Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
Production 1979–1995
Assembly Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
TAS Sarajevo, Yugoslavia
South Africa
Argentina[1]
Body and chassis
Related Volkswagen Golf Mk1
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 petrol
1.5 diesel (1980)
1.6 petrol
1.7 petrol
1.6 diesel w/turbo in Canada and abroad
1.8 petrol
1.6 petrol 63 kW
1.6 petrol 60 kW
1.6 diesel 44 kW
1.8 petrol 70 kW
Volkswagen Caddy utility

Released in 1979, the first Volkswagen Caddy, also known as Volkswagen Golf Mk1 Caddy is a coupe utility and van based on the Volkswagen Group A1 platform, shared with the small family car Volkswagen Golf Mk1.

Volkswagen Typ is:

  • 147 = LHD (Left hand drive)
  • 148 = RHD (Right hand drive)

Caddy debuts internationally as a Rabbit

The Caddy came to fruition when Volkswagen was experimenting with Golf derivatives, an estate and a pickup.

Volkswagen of America was interested in the pickup, and Volkswagen released the Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup in North America, produced at the Volkswagen Westmoreland Assembly Plant in Pennsylvania from 1978 to 1984. Trim levels such as LX and Sportruck were available.[2]

In North America, the Caddy came with two engine choices. The 1.6L diesel and the 1.7L petrol. One unique feature of the diesel was that it came with a five speed gearbox, with the 5th gear labeled as “E” or “Economy”. The Caddy actually was not called Caddy until 1982 when it was released in Europe.

The Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup competed with other coupe utilities, such as the Ford Courier and Subaru BRAT, of the time.

Caddy debuts in Europe

The Caddy nameplate was never used in North America. Its first use was in Europe in 1982, when the Caddy came to Europe.

European Caddys were built in Volkswagen's plant TAS in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from 1982 till 1992.

The original Caddy was produced in South Africa until 2007, alongside the first generation Golf itself (which was sold until 2009). The stamping equipment was shipped from the closed plant in Westmoreland for both models.

Engine specs

The 1979–1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines:

  • 1.5 petrol
  • 1.5 diesel (1980): 35 kW (47 hp; 48 PS)
  • 1.6 diesel
  • 1.7 petrol
  • 1.6 diesel w/turbo in Canada and abroad
  • 1.8 petrol

However, during its long production in South Africa it has been available with the following engines:

  • 1.6 petrol: 63 kW (84 hp; 86 PS)
  • 1.6 petrol: 60 kW (80 hp; 82 PS)
  • 1.6 diesel: 44 kW (59 hp; 60 PS)
  • 1.8 petrol: 70 kW (94 hp; 95 PS)

Second generation (Typ 9K; 1995–2004)

Second generation
Overview
Also called SEAT Inca
Production 1995–2004
Assembly Martorell, Spain
Kvasiny, Czech Republic
Body and chassis
Related Volkswagen Polo Mk3
SEAT Ibiza 6K
SEAT Inca
Škoda Favorit
Škoda Felicia
Powertrain
Engine 1.4L Petrol 44kW / 60hp
1.4L Petrol 16 valve 55kW / 75hp
1.6L Petrol 55kW / 75hp
1.7L Diesel SDI 42kW / 56hp
1.9L Diesel D 47kW / 64hp
1.9L Diesel SDI 47kW / 64hp
1.9L Diesel TDI 66kW / 90hp
Caddy II (Typ 9KV)

Released in 1995, the Volkswagen Caddy Typ 9K, or Volkswagen Polo Caddy, was a light van, designed by Volkswagen's Spanish subsidiary SEAT, and derived from the SEAT Ibiza 6K, on the Volkswagen Group A03 platform.

It was built in Spain, at the Martorell factory of SEAT, from 1997 to 2003. Its twin, the SEAT Inca, was quickly phased out when the SEAT marque was re aligned as the "sporty" branch of the Volkswagen Group.

It was in production in Argentina until 2008 for the Latin American market.[3] It received a cosmetic facelift in 2005, similar to the post 1999 Volkswagen Polo Mk3.

Features
  • length: r4.2 m (14 ft)
  • loading area: 2.6 m2
  • loading volume: 2.9 m3
  • payload: 550 kg (1,210 lb)
  • two rear wing doors - standard
  • partition separating loading from driving space
  • instruments with adjustable lighting
  • power steering
  • rear window heater
  • rear windshield wiper
  • dust and pollen filter
  • side impact protection
  • safety steering column with collapsible steering wheel
  • two head restraints
  • three point seatbelts
  • drivers airbag; passenger airbag - optional
  • ABS with Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)
  • air conditioner

Note: The electronic differential lock (EDL) employed by Volkswagen is not — as the name suggests — a differential lock at all. Sensors monitor wheel speeds, and if one is rotating substantially faster than the other (i.e., slipping), the EDL system momentarily brakes it. This effectively transfers all the power to the other wheel.

1996–2003 MY Engines
Model
designation		Engine codeDisplacementengine
configuration		Max. motive power at rpm
(Directive 80/1269/EEC)		Max. torque at rpm0–100 km/h (62 mph)Top speedYears
Petrol engines
1.4 MPIAEX, APQ1,390 cc (85 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v44 kW (60 PS; 59 hp) @ 4,700116 N⋅m (86 lb⋅ft) @ 2,800–3,20018.8 sec142 km/h (88 mph)1995–2003
1.4 MPIAUA1,390 cc (85 cu in)I4 DOHC 16v55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) @ 5,000126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) @ 3,80014.9 sec152 km/h (94 mph)2000–2003
1.6 SPI1F1,595 cc (97 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) @ 5,500125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) @ 2,60017.5 sec153 km/h (95 mph)1995–1997
1.6 MPIAEE1,598 cc (98 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) @ 4,800135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @ 2,800–3,60016.6 sec153 km/h (95 mph)1997–2000
Diesel engines
1.7 SDIAHB1,716 cc (105 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v42 kW (57 PS; 56 hp) @ 4,200112 N⋅m (83 lb⋅ft) @ 2,200–2,6001996–2000
1.9 D1Y1,896 cc (116 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) @ 4,400124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) @ 2,000–3,00020.6 sec144 km/h (89 mph)1995–2003
1.9 SDIAEY, AYQ1,896 cc (116 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) @ 4,200125 N⋅m (92 lb⋅ft) @ 2,200–2,80020.1 sec144 km/h (89 mph)1995–2003
1.9 TDI1Z, AHU1,896 cc (116 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 4,000202 N⋅m (149 lb⋅ft) @ 1,90014.4 sec162 km/h (101 mph)1996–2000
1.9 TDIALE, ALH1,896 cc (116 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 3,750210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft) @ 1,90014.4 sec162 km/h (101 mph)1997–2003

Caddy Typ 9U

Volkswagen Caddy 1.9D SD
Volkswagen Caddy 1.9D SD

Released in 1996 to complement the Typ 9K Caddy range, the rebadged Škoda Felicia Utility was the entry level light commercial vehicle for the VWCV range.

The Typ 9U Caddy was built in Škoda Auto's Kvasiny, Czech Republic plant.

Engines

Model
designation		Engine codeDisplacementengine
configuration		Max. motive power at rpm
(Directive 80/1269/EEC)		Max. torque at rpm0–100 km/h (62 mph)Top speedYears
Petrol engines
1.6 MPIAEE1,598 cc (98 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v55 kW (75 PS; 74 hp) @ 4,500135 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) @ 3,50012.5 sec161 km/h (100 mph)1996–2000
Diesel engines
1.9 DAEF1,896 cc (116 cu in)I4 SOHC 8v47 kW (64 PS; 63 hp) @ 4,300124 N⋅m (91 lb⋅ft) @ 3,00016.5 s150 km/h (93 mph)1996–2000
Features of Typ 9U Caddy
  • 530 kg (1,170 lb) payload rating
  • 2.0 m2 loading area
  • twin airbags
  • length: 4.12 m (13.5 ft)
  • width: 1.64 m (5.4 ft)
  • turning circle: 11.2 m (37 ft)
  • 3 point seatbelts
  • option of twin airbags
  • option of ABS brakes
  • option of air-conditioning standard in Petrol model.[4]

Third generation (Typ 2K; 2003–present)

Third generation
Overview
Production 2003–present
Assembly Poznań, Poland
Kaluga, Russia
Relizane, Algeria [5]
Body and chassis
Related Volkswagen Golf Mk5
Powertrain
Engine 1.4 16V – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) (petrol) (discontinued)
1.4 16V – 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) – 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) (petrol)
1.6 8V – 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) – 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) (petrol)
1.6 TDI – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
1.6 TDI – 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) – 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
2.0 EcoFuel – 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) – 160 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) (CNG)
1.9 TDI – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
1.9 TDI – 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) – 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
2.0 SDI – 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) – 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (only for panel van and panel window van)
2.0 TDI – 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) – 290 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
2.0 TDI – 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) – 320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) (diesel)

The third generation of Volkswagen Caddy debuted in the end of 2003, at the RAI Commercial Vehicle Show in Amsterdam, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles debuted the Typ 2K Caddy panel van.

The Typ 2K shares 50% of its modules with the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 and Volkswagen Touran. The new model Caddy has a more aerodynamic design, the angle of the windscreen and A pillar is more horizontal, making the dashboard bigger and the bonnet (hood) smaller.

The full Caddy line up is pretty versatile. There are two body sizes: "normal" and Maxi. These can both be configured as a Panel Van, a Window Panel Van, Kombi (spartan passenger version), Caddy Life (family version), and a Camping version called the Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper.

A Caddy Life or Kombi seats up to five in two rows while a Caddy Life Maxi or Kombi Maxi seats up to seven in three rows. The Life version has interior trimmings like that of a conventional five seater wagon while the Kombi is a naked panel van with windows and seats. The difference in road noise between the two is described by some as substantial.

Caddy Panel (2010–present)

The Caddy Panel grew in size over the Caddy Typ 9K, it measures in length 4,405 mm (173.4 in), width 1,802 mm (70.9 in), height 1,833 mm (72.2 in), wheelbase 2,682 mm (105.6 in), has a 750 kg (1,650 lb) payload, and a loading volume of 3.2 m3.

The current shape Typ 2K Caddy, on sale in Europe since 2003, is a leisure activity vehicle with Volkswagen Golf Mk5 front suspension. It resembles the compact MPV Touran, and is assembled at the Poznań factory in Poland.

In May 2007, British Gas signed a landmark deal which saw 1,000 vans being supplied to the firm, which were fitted with a bespoke racking system and a speed limiter, designed by Siemens.[6] The deal was renewed in September 2015.[7]

Caddy Life

Caddy Life

The Caddy Life, a seven seat passenger oriented People Mover, debuted at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show. It comes with twin sliding doors and a 608 kg (1,340 lb) payload.

Caddy Life has a flexible seating system. The two rear bench seat rows can be taken out of the vehicle altogether to give the vehicle 2850 litres of cargo room; in addition, the Caddy Life has a 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) towing capacity.

In 2005, a Special Edition Caddy Life Colour Concept with two distinctive colours, Red Spice and Ravenna Blue, was released with upholstery fabrics, floor mats and a variety of other elements on the dash panel in the same colour as the exterior body, and a leather trimmed steering wheel, gear and handbrake lever.[8]

Caddy Maxi and Caddy Maxi Life

Caddy Maxi

Debuting at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles presented the Caddy Maxi Life the people mover version of the Maxi range.

The Caddy Maxi range carried over all of the Caddy engine and debuted for the first time the 2.0L TDI engine producing 103 kW (138 hp; 140 PS).[9]

The Caddy Maxi family is 470 mm (19 in) longer version of the Caddy with 4.2 m3 loading space, this is due to extensions of the wheelbase which measures 3,002 mm (118.2 in) an extended, rear overhang now 151 mm (5.9 in), plus the growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle now at 319 mm (12.6 in) and payload is up to 800 kg (1,800 lb) to 810 kg (1,790 lb) on commercial versions.

The Caddy Maxi Tramper, the camping version of the Caddy Maxi, debuted at the 2008 AMI Leipzig Motor Show along with the Caddy Maxi EcoFuel Study.

Caddy Life Tramper (Camper)

Caddy Life Tramper

Based on the Caddy Life the Tramper or Camper (Australia) package comes with two seats and a table, a fold out awning that is packaged within the rear tailgate, a bed that is made by folding down the seats measures 1.10 m x 2.0 m, also curtains are standard for privacy, options include a seven litre cool box.

Carrera Cup Edition

The Caddy Carrera Cup Edition is a limited (250 units) version for the Swedish market. It is based on the 2.0L TDi model with black 17 inch wheels with 225/45R17 tires, a new body kit, white body with red trim, black and red leather sport seats, a fire extinguisher under the passenger's seat, a sport leather steering wheel and gear knob.

The vehicle has MSRP of 250,000 Swedish kronor ($34,200 USD or €22,000).[10]

Caddy 4Motion

At the 2008 IAA (Hannover Motor Show), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles revealed the all wheel drive Caddy 4Motion range teamed with the 1.9 TDI engine and manual transmission.[11]

Early in 2010, the Caddy Maxi range will receive the 4Motion drivetrain.[12]

Caddy in Australia

Since its introduction in the Australian market in 2005, the Caddy range has taken the market lead for small vans, with a 42% share in 2007.[13] Even with the more premium pricing over its competition, buyers are still willing to pay more for the TDI and DSG transmission options.[14]

Awards

  • Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year 2007 (United Kingdom)
  • Van Fleet World Best Small Van 2007 (United Kingdom)
  • Fleet News – 2008 Best Small Van Award[15]
  • Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year 2008 (United Kingdom) – Caddy Maxi[16]
  • Delivery Magazine Award – 2008 Best Small Van Caddy Maxi[17]
  • What Van? (United Kingdom) – Editor's Choice 2008 Caddy Maxi [18]

Engines

  • 1.2 – 86 PS (63 kW; 85 hp) – 160 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) (petrol)
  • 1.2 TSI – 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) – 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) (petrol)
  • 1.4 16V – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 126 N⋅m (93 lb⋅ft) (petrol) (discontinued)
  • 1.4 16V – 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) – 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft) (petrol) (discontinued)
  • 1.6 8V – 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) – 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) (petrol) (discontinued)
  • 1.6 TDI – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 225 N⋅m (166 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
  • 1.6 TDI – 102 PS (75 kW; 101 hp) – 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
  • 2.0 EcoFuel – 109 PS (80 kW; 108 hp) – 160 N⋅m (120 lb⋅ft) (CNG)
  • 1.9 TDI – 75 PS (55 kW; 74 hp) – 210 N⋅m (150 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
  • 1.9 TDI – 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp) – 250 N⋅m (180 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (discontinued)
  • 2.0 SDI – 69 PS (51 kW; 68 hp) – 140 N⋅m (100 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (only for panel van and panel window van) (discontinued)
  • 2.0 TDI – 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) – 290 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
  • 2.0 TDI – 140 PS (100 kW; 140 hp) – 320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) (diesel)
  • 2.0 TDI – 170 PS (130 kW; 170 hp) – 350 N⋅m (260 lb⋅ft) (diesel) (only for Caddy Maxi)

Facelift

2010

Volkswagen Caddy 2K (first facelift; 2010–2015)
Volkswagen Caddy 2K (first facelift; 2010–2015)

In the end of 2010, the Caddy underwent a facelift to match the new design language of Volkswagen vehicles. Changes included a front with new headlights and grill from the Touran Mk2, which is similar to the Volkswagen Golf Mk6.

2015

Volkswagen Caddy 2K (second facelift; 2015)
Volkswagen Caddy 2K (second facelift; 2015)

In 2015, it underwent a second facelift consisting of a new front fascia, roof spoiler and a new interior to keep it competitive alongside its more modern rivals. It is not based on the new Volkswagen Group MQB platform, but it may be differentiated when compared to the new Touran front end.

References

  1. ↑ Volkswagen Caddy website for Argentina Archived 2007-08-18 at the Wayback Machine.
  2. ↑ Volkswagen Driver, December 2005, page 47 to 50 - UK Publication
  3. ↑ Volkswagen Caddy website for Argentina Archived August 18, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  4. ↑ Volkswagen AG. "Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge - Presseservice". Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  5. ↑ http://www.autobip.com/l-usine-volkswagen-en-alg%C3%A9rie-assemblera-la-golf-ibiza-octavia-et-caddy-d%C3%A8s-juin-prochain-actualite-auto-algerie-d3500
  6. ↑ Young, Tristan (21 August 2007). "VW's British Gas deal kicks off". businesscar.co.uk. Retrieved 21 June 2017.
  7. ↑ Collins, Martyn (18 September 2015). "British Gas goes for another 8,000 Caddy vans". businessvans.co.uk. Retrieved 30 June 2017.
  8. ↑ Volkswagen Media Services - In brief: 2005 Frankfurt International Motor Show - Series of new Volkswagen models ... Caddy Life Colour Concept
  9. ↑ The VW Gazette Caddy Maxi – World premiere at the IAA Frankfurt 2007
  10. ↑ Carscoop Carscoop. "VW Caddy Carrera Cup Edition 2.0TDI R". Carscoops. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  11. ↑ phaeton. "VW quidnunc (whats new?)". Archived from the original on 8 January 2016. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  12. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-01-07. Retrieved 2009-10-03.
  13. ↑ LCV Australia magazine Issue 11 page 26 and 27
  14. ↑ CarsGuide.com.au Citroen gives life to Berlingo
  15. ↑ "VW Press Releases - VWCV (UK)". Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  16. ↑ "Awards for Volkswagen Caddy Maxi and Crafter Chassis Cab". Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  17. ↑ Delivery Magazine Issue 18 June/July 2008 page 28
  18. ↑ "VW Press Releases - VWCV (UK)". Archived from the original on 15 July 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
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