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1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Volkswagen Caddy offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Volkswagen Caddy at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.
2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about
3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Volkswagen Caddy? Wrong! If the Volkswagen Caddy is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.
4. Questions - Got a question about Volkswagen Caddy then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....
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6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Volkswagen Caddy wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.
7. Feedback - happy with your Volkswagen Caddy then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.
8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Volkswagen Caddy site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site
9. Contact - got a question about Volkswagen Caddy, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.
10. Payment - ready to pay for your Volkswagen Caddy, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.
{{Infobox Automobile|name=Volkswagen Caddy|production=1980–present|image=|manufacturer=Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and [utility-->
The name
Volkswagen Caddy has been used by the
Volkswagen Group to describe four different Caddy models:
- Type 14 was derived from the Volkswagen Golf
- Type 9U was derived from the Škoda Felicia pick-up.
- Type 9K was derived from the 2nd generation VW Polo (VW Caddy) / SEAT Ibiza (SEAT Inca) platform.
- Type 2K was derived from the Volkswagen Golf platform with Golf Mk5 front suspension.
Caddy Type 14 ( 1980-Present )
Released in 1980, the first
VW Caddy is a light pickup truck and van based on the Volkswagen A platform, shared with the
small family car VW Golf Mk.I.
VW Type is:
Caddy debuts Internationally as a Rabbit
The Caddy came into fruition when VW was experimenting with Golf derivatives, a wagon and a pick up.
VW of America was interested in the pick up, when VW released the Caddy it first was produced at the VW
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania plant in Pennsylvania from 1979 to 1982.
It was known in
North America as the
VW Rabbit Pickup with trim levels such as
LX, and
Sportruck.Volkswagen Driver, Dec 2005, page 47 to 50 - UK Publication
Caddy Debuts in Europe
The name Caddy was never used in the USA. Its first use was in Europe in 1982 when the Caddy was debuted on the European Market.
European Caddy's were built in Volkswagen's plant TAS in
Sarajevo,
Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1982 till 1992.
The Caddy competed with other mini-pickups such as the Ford Courier and Subaru Brat of that time.
As of 2006, they are still produced in South Africa. The stamping equipment was shipped from
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, the home of Volkswagen's only U.S. manufacturing plant, now defunct.Volkswagen Driver, Dec 2005, page 47 to 50 - UK Publication
Engine Specs
The 1980-1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines:
- 1.0 petrol
- 1.3 petrol
- 1.5 petrol
- 1.6 petrol
- 1.7 petrol
- 1.6 diesel
- 1.8 petrol
The current (post 2003) South African-spec VW Pickup (Caddy name dropped to not conflict with Caddy 2K)is only available with a 1.6 carb-fed engine producing 60kw.However during it's long production in South Africa it has been available with the following engines:
- 1.6 petrol 63kw
- 1.6 petrol 60kw
- 1.6 diesel 44kw
- 1.8 petrol 70kw
Caddy Type 9U
Released in 1996 to compliment the Type 9K Caddy range the rebadged Škoda Felicia was the entry level Commercial Vehicle for the VWCV range.
The Type 9U Caddy was built in Škoda's Kvasiny, Czech Republic plant.
Engines
- 1.6L MPI Petrol with 55kW / 75hp
- 1.9L Diesel with 47kW /64hp
Features of Type 9U Caddy
- option of air-conditioning standard in Petrol model.Press Release from VWCV (Press Access needed) http://www.vwn-presse.de/tbwebdb/vwn-presse/index.cfm?tk=306&vl=de-DE&cl=1&CFID=4539602&CFTOKEN=880e2603d9221acd-D34E2C72-BF93-2245-AD485C26B3D88D5C&view=presstext&txt=101
Caddy Type 9K ( 1996-2005 )
Released in 1996, the Volkswagen Caddy Type 9K was a light van designed by the VW's Spanish subsidiary SEAT and derived from the
SEAT Ibiza/
Volkswagen Polo platform, Polo 6N sharing the some platform parts with the Ibiza 6K.
It was built in Spain, at the
Martorell factory of SEAT. This version of the Caddy was built from 1997 to 2003 in Europe. Its twin, the SEAT Inca, was quickly phased out when SEAT started its career in the sporty branch of the VW Group.
It is still under production http://www.volkswagen.com.ar/_modelos_inicio.asp?vModeloNav=caddy in
Argentina for the
Latin American market. It received a cosmetic facelift in 2005, similar to the
Volkswagen Polo recently facelifted. It is expected to be replaced with a version of the 2008 Volkswagen Gol.
Features
- two rear wing doors standard
- partition separating loading from driving space
- instruments with adjustable lighting
- safety steering column with collapsable steering wheel
- drivers airbag passenger optional
- ABS with electronic differential lock (EDL)
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{{cite web|url=http://briskoda.net/forums/technical-guides/vag-four-wheel-drive-systems-brand-names/2584/|title=VAG four-wheel drive systems and brand names-->.
1996-2003MY Engines
- 1.9L Diesel Turbo Direct Injection 66kW / 90hp
Caddy Type 2K 2005-Present
The new model Caddy has a more airstream design.
The angle of the windshield and A-
pillar (car) is more horizontal
This makes the dashboard big and the hood small.
The current shape Type 2K Caddy for sale now in Europe since 2005 is a
leisure activity vehicle with VW Golf Mk 5 front suspension.
It resembles the
compact MPV Volkswagen Touran, and is assembled at the
Poznań factory of Volkswagen in Poland and in Changchun, China for
Volkswagen Group China.
The line-up varies from a Panel Van, Window Panel Van, Kombi (spartan 7-seat version), Caddy Life (7-seat family version) and a Camping version called the Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper.
Caddy Maxi
The Caddy Maxi is 47cm longer version of the current Caddy.
The load capacity has been increased to 4.2 m3 with a 800kg payload.
The extra space is due to the extra 151mm rear overhang plus the 319mm growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle and the wheelbase has grown to 3002mm.
The 7 seat MPV version
Caddy Maxi Life will debut at the IAA Frankfurt Auto Show 2007 with the Commercial van and Kombi to debut early in 2008.
Engine range has been expanded with the addition of the 2.0 TDI producing 103kW/140hp.Official Press Release http://vwgazette.blogspot.com/2007/09/caddy-maxi-world-premiere-at-iaa.html
Awards
- Van Fleet World's Best Small Van 2007 (United Kingdom)
Engines
- 1.4 — 75 hp / 55kW (petrol)
- 1.6 — 102 hp / 74kW (petrol)
- 2.0 Suction Diesel Injection — 69 hp / 51kW (diesel)
- 1.9 Turbo Direct Injection — 105 hp / 77kW (diesel)
- 2.0 Turbo Direct Injection — 140 hp / 103kW (diesel)
- 2.0 EcoFuel — 109 hp / 80kW Compressed natural gas
- 6.0 B-Turbo - 605 hp /Kerosin 100%
External links
- VW Australia's Caddy Website
- VW Australia's Caddy Camper Website
- VW Australia's Caddy Life Website
- VWCV UK's Caddy Website
- Brickyard Caddy Forums (in English)
- Caddy Forum covers all Types (in English)
- Australian VW Vans & 4WD Forum (in English)
- Australian Caddy (Type 2K) Forum
- VWvortex Vans & Transporter Forums(in English)
References
{{Infobox Automobile|name=Volkswagen Caddy|production=1980–present|image=|manufacturer=
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and [utility-->
The name
Volkswagen Caddy has been used by the
Volkswagen Group to describe four different Caddy models:
- Type 14 was derived from the Volkswagen Golf
- Type 9U was derived from the Škoda Felicia pick-up.
- Type 9K was derived from the 2nd generation VW Polo (VW Caddy) / SEAT Ibiza (SEAT Inca) platform.
- Type 2K was derived from the Volkswagen Golf platform with Golf Mk5 front suspension.
Caddy Type 14 ( 1980-Present )
Released in 1980, the first
VW Caddy is a light pickup truck and van based on the Volkswagen A platform, shared with the small family car VW Golf Mk.I.
VW Type is:
Caddy debuts Internationally as a Rabbit
The Caddy came into fruition when VW was experimenting with Golf derivatives, a wagon and a pick up.
VW of America was interested in the pick up, when VW released the Caddy it first was produced at the VW
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania plant in Pennsylvania from 1979 to 1982.
It was known in North America as the
VW Rabbit Pickup with trim levels such as
LX, and
Sportruck.Volkswagen Driver, Dec 2005, page 47 to 50 - UK Publication
Caddy Debuts in Europe
The name Caddy was never used in the USA. Its first use was in Europe in 1982 when the Caddy was debuted on the European Market.
European Caddy's were built in Volkswagen's plant TAS in Sarajevo,
Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1982 till 1992.
The Caddy competed with other mini-pickups such as the Ford Courier and Subaru Brat of that time.
As of 2006, they are still produced in South Africa. The stamping equipment was shipped from
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, the home of Volkswagen's only U.S. manufacturing plant, now defunct.Volkswagen Driver, Dec 2005, page 47 to 50 - UK Publication
Engine Specs
The 1980-1984 Caddy pickup used the following engines:
- 1.0 petrol
- 1.3 petrol
- 1.5 petrol
- 1.6 petrol
- 1.7 petrol
- 1.6 diesel
- 1.8 petrol
The current (post 2003) South African-spec VW Pickup (Caddy name dropped to not conflict with Caddy 2K)is only available with a 1.6 carb-fed engine producing 60kw.However during it's long production in South Africa it has been available with the following engines:
- 1.6 petrol 63kw
- 1.6 petrol 60kw
- 1.6 diesel 44kw
- 1.8 petrol 70kw
Caddy Type 9U
Released in 1996 to compliment the Type 9K Caddy range the rebadged Škoda Felicia was the entry level Commercial Vehicle for the VWCV range.
The Type 9U Caddy was built in Škoda's Kvasiny,
Czech Republic plant.
Engines
- 1.6L MPI Petrol with 55kW / 75hp
- 1.9L Diesel with 47kW /64hp
Features of Type 9U Caddy
- option of air-conditioning standard in Petrol model.Press Release from VWCV (Press Access needed) http://www.vwn-presse.de/tbwebdb/vwn-presse/index.cfm?tk=306&vl=de-DE&cl=1&CFID=4539602&CFTOKEN=880e2603d9221acd-D34E2C72-BF93-2245-AD485C26B3D88D5C&view=presstext&txt=101
Caddy Type 9K ( 1996-2005 )
Released in 1996, the Volkswagen Caddy Type 9K was a light van designed by the VW's Spanish subsidiary SEAT and derived from the SEAT Ibiza/Volkswagen Polo platform, Polo 6N sharing the some platform parts with the Ibiza 6K.
It was built in
Spain, at the Martorell factory of SEAT. This version of the Caddy was built from 1997 to 2003 in Europe. Its twin, the SEAT Inca, was quickly phased out when SEAT started its career in the sporty branch of the VW Group.
It is still under production http://www.volkswagen.com.ar/_modelos_inicio.asp?vModeloNav=caddy in
Argentina for the
Latin American market. It received a cosmetic facelift in 2005, similar to the Volkswagen Polo recently facelifted. It is expected to be replaced with a version of the 2008
Volkswagen Gol.
Features
- two rear wing doors standard
- partition separating loading from driving space
- instruments with adjustable lighting
- safety steering column with collapsable steering wheel
- drivers airbag passenger optional
- ABS with electronic differential lock (EDL)
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{{cite web|url=http://briskoda.net/forums/technical-guides/vag-four-wheel-drive-systems-brand-names/2584/|title=VAG four-wheel drive systems and brand names-->.
1996-2003MY Engines
- 1.9L Diesel Suction Diesel Injection 47kW / 64hp
Caddy Type 2K 2005-Present
The new model Caddy has a more airstream design.
The angle of the windshield and A-
pillar (car) is more horizontal
This makes the dashboard big and the hood small.
The current shape Type 2K Caddy for sale now in Europe since 2005 is a leisure activity vehicle with VW Golf Mk 5 front suspension.
It resembles the
compact MPV Volkswagen Touran, and is assembled at the
Poznań factory of Volkswagen in
Poland and in Changchun, China for Volkswagen Group China.
The line-up varies from a Panel Van, Window Panel Van, Kombi (spartan 7-seat version), Caddy Life (7-seat family version) and a Camping version called the Caddy Tramper or Caddy Life Camper.
Caddy Maxi
The Caddy Maxi is 47cm longer version of the current Caddy.
The load capacity has been increased to 4.2 m3 with a 800kg payload.
The extra space is due to the extra 151mm rear overhang plus the 319mm growth between the sliding doors and the rear axle and the wheelbase has grown to 3002mm.
The 7 seat MPV version
Caddy Maxi Life will debut at the IAA Frankfurt Auto Show
2007 with the Commercial van and Kombi to debut early in 2008.
Engine range has been expanded with the addition of the 2.0 TDI producing 103kW/140hp.Official Press Release http://vwgazette.blogspot.com/2007/09/caddy-maxi-world-premiere-at-iaa.html
Awards
- Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine Small Van of the Year 2007 (United Kingdom)
Engines
- 1.4 — 75 hp / 55kW (petrol)
- 1.6 — 102 hp / 74kW (petrol)
- 2.0 Suction Diesel Injection — 69 hp / 51kW (diesel)
- 1.9 Turbo Direct Injection — 105 hp / 77kW (diesel)
- 2.0 Turbo Direct Injection — 140 hp / 103kW (diesel)
- 2.0 EcoFuel — 109 hp / 80kW Compressed natural gas
- 6.0 B-Turbo - 605 hp /Kerosin 100%
External links
- VW Australia's Caddy Website
- VW Australia's Caddy Camper Website
- VW Australia's Caddy Life Website
- VWCV UK's Caddy Website
- Brickyard Caddy Forums (in English)
- Caddy Forum covers all Types (in English)
- Australian VW Vans & 4WD Forum (in English)
- Australian Caddy (Type 2K) Forum
- VWvortex Vans & Transporter Forums(in English)
References