VOLKSWAGEN Industrial Autos has introduced extra specification particulars for its upcoming all-new Caddy small van, forward of its native arrival within the second half subsequent yr.
The primary Caddy to be constructed on Volkswagen’s modular MQB platform, the model is promising the brand new model to be essentially the most refined and tech-savvy but, and shall be supplied in three completely different distinct variants.
At launch, three physique types shall be supplied, consisting of the van (now referred to as Cargo), Crewvan and Individuals Mover, with VW claiming the brand new MQB platform permits for added inside house.
The Cargo model has elevated in measurement in plenty of areas, with its wing doorways permitting for a 51mm-wider rear opening, whereas the Caddy Maxi provides an extra 135mm to its sliding door width.
Moreover, most load compartment width has elevated by 58mm on the Cargo, or 82mm on the Caddy Maxi.
Van variations will be capable to match two Euro-sized pallets.
VW Australia has confirmed the Caddy will launch with a variety of Euro-6 compliant turbo-diesel engines, nonetheless has not supplied up any particulars as to what these engines will appear like.
The probably starter can be a 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit as seen on a variety of Volkswagen autos, in all probability detuned in comparison with the 132kW/420Nm output as discovered on the Amarok pick-up.
A number of engine choices additionally recommend a variety of engine tunes shall be out there, in addition to the selection of guide or automated transmissions.
Petrol engine selections will observe in a while in 2021.
Inside, the Caddy is ready to characteristic a brand new sprint panel design, the selection of an 8.25- or 10-inch infotainment touchscreen and the choice of Volkswagen’s Vitrual Cockpit digital instrument cluster.
Volkswagen is touting the security credentials of the brand new Caddy, claiming expertise ranges “not but seen within the mild business house”.
17 driver help methods shall be on provide, together with 4 completely new options.
Rear cross-traffic alert, emergency help, lane-keep help, journey help and a rearview digicam are among the many security methods to be included on the brand new Caddy.
Full pricing and spec shall be revealed nearer to launch – for reference, the present Caddy line-up asks between $31,290 and $37,240 plus on-road prices relying on the variant.
With one month left in 2020, Volkswagen has bought 1533 examples of the Caddy, down solely 2.1 per cent in comparison with the identical interval in 2019 and nonetheless affording a 70.7 per cent share of the small van market.
