Volkswagen Caddy
| Volkswagen Caddy | |
|---|---|
 2015 Caddy after improvements | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group |
| Also called | Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup SEAT Inca (1996-2004) Volkswagen Van Ford Tourneo Connect (2021–present) |
| 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 | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive (4motion) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Type 147 |
| Successor | Volkswagen Taro (for pickup models, after 1995) Volkswagen Amarok |
The Volkswagen Caddy is a van produced by Volkswagen in four generations since 1979.
First generation (1979–1996)[change | change source]
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.
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1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup -
1981 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup
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Second generation (1995–2004)[change | change source]
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]
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Škoda Felicia rear
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Third generation (2003–2020)[change | change source]
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.
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2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy (before improvements) -
2008-2010 Volkswagen Caddy (before improvements) -
Volkswagen Caddy Life (before improvements) -
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2010 Volkswagen Caddy (after first improvements) -
2010 Volkswagen Caddy (after first improvements) -
2018 Volkswagen Caddy (after second improvements) -
2018 Volkswagen Caddy (after second improvements)
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Fourth generation (2020–present)[change | change source]
The fourth generation Caddy was launched in October 2020.[10][11] The van version is also called Caddy Cargo[12] and Caddy Commerce[13][better source needed] and the leisure vehicle is called the Caddy Life..[14] It is based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk8.
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Volkswagen Caddy Commerce Pro -
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Volkswagen Caddy
Ford Tourneo Connect[change | change source]
In 2021, the Ford Tourneo Connect was launched, it is a Volkswagen Caddy Life with a different badge and different interior.
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2023 Ford Tourneo Connect -
2023 Ford Tourneo Connect
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Notes[change | change source]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Caddy history" (PDF). VW Press. p. 18. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Seume, Keith (2001). Volkswagen Cars and Trucks. MotorBooks International. p. 171. ISBN 978-1-61059-246-8. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "Anniversary: 25 years of the ŠKODA FELICIA". Škoda Storyboard. 15 Oct 2019. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Mills, James (3 March 2023). "Unexceptional Classifieds: Volkswagen Caddy pickup". Hagerty UK. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "VOLKSWAGEN POZNAŃ: 20 YEARS OF VOLKSWAGEN CADDY PRODUCTION". vwpress.co.uk. Sep 28, 2023. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "THERE'S MORE TO LIFE AS VOLKSWAGEN UNVEILS NEW CADDY MPV". Volkswagen Press and Public Relations. Mar 17, 2004. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "THE NEXT GENERATION: NEW VOLKSWAGEN CADDY BREAKS COVER". Volkswagen Press and Public Relations. Jul 22, 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ "THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN CADDY ' WORLD PREMIERE OF THE FOURTH GENERATION BEST-SELLER". VW Press. Jul 22, 2010. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Gehlcken, Trevor (19 June 2015). "First drive: Volkswagen Caddy van review". www.fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Prez, Matt de (21 February 2020). "VW reveals all-new Caddy". fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Roberts, Harry (20 February 2020). "Fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy revealed". Autocar. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Fossdyke, James (23 December 2020). "New VW Caddy Cargo small van now available to order". Motor1.com. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Gehlcken, Trevor (15 July 2022). "VW Caddy 2.0 TDI Commerce Pro review". Fleetnews.co.uk. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ↑ Wilkinson, Luke (2 Dec 2020). "New Volkswagen Caddy MPV on sale now priced from £24,648". Auto Express. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
Other websites[change | change source]
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