Volkswagen Caddy

car model

The Volkswagen Caddy is a van produced by Volkswagen in four generations since 1979.

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

First generation (1979–1996)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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

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

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

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "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.

Other websites

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  Media related to Volkswagen Caddy at Wikimedia Commons