The 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi; the identify alone needs to be a giveaway as to precisely what’s on supply for this outsized long-wheel primarily based compact van. That seems like a contradiction in phrases, however its cavernous load house is legitimately good.
To check out simply how a lot room there may be, we took no matter massive bins we had laying round to load up the Caddy. We couldn’t even fill the entrance half of the house, which confirms that its 3.7 cubic metre load space is greater than enough.
The Caddy is a automobile come van and well introduced. We now have sampled quite a few gentle industrial autos over time and in comparison with most, this drives so very very similar to a automobile. It even has a 700+ kg load restrict.
Now fitted with rear coil springs, the latest iteration of the Caddy gives a easy driving expertise as a transit automobile. Our tester was completed in Pure Gray paint and fitted with non-obligatory 17-inch Barahona alloy wheels bundle.
A full sized metal spare is mounted below the rear ground. Optionally available physique colored bumpers and outer door handles with silver sliding door information rails full the subtle exterior presentation.
The gray paint separates it from its white-for-business brethren and the non-obligatory alloy wheels sparkle with individuality. The massive grille badge ties it to new Golf entrance finish look, and the (principally) vertical rear lights work to flank the barn doorways.
Twin massive aspect sliding doorways with two stage rear asymmetrical broad opening doorways with (non-obligatory) home windows, present it’s prepared for enterprise too.
The cargo house of the Caddy Cargo Maxi is voluminous and the cabin contains overhead storage, sprint panel areas for clipboards and the like, two console beverage holders, roomy door pockets, a number of console trays, and a decrease sprint compartment.
The mesh coated window within the cargo partition additional insulates the cabin from street noise, and the cargo house contains a 50mm width improve over the earlier technology. Euro3 sized pallets will be loaded by means of the bigger aspect door apertures (now 840mm).
One other very sensible choice is the rubber cargo mat and heavy obligation cabin ground mats. We predict these are the form of all-weather package excellent for a industrial automobile, though it might have been higher as a no value delete choice, in our opinion.
Seating is snug, however in case you are on the tall aspect, like your author, driving house consolation is lower than perfect. With our seat again towards the cargo partition and the steering wheel pushed ahead, it’s merely not nice.
What you do get although that enhances the general consolation of the driving expertise is a cushty leather-based wrapped multifunction steering wheel. Our take a look at automobile additionally had the Consolation Drive Journey Pack loaded in.
This affords you keyless entry and begin, energy folding mirrors, park help with sensors every finish and emergency brake help (with pedestrian and bicycle owner monitoring). We charge these inclusions as perfect for an city atmosphere supply automobile.
The draw back to them is that they’re dear, and add $5,075 to the bottom value. Different niceties embody break up central locking performance, which helps you to unlock the cabin however not the cargo space, and an digital handbrake with auto maintain.
The 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Cargo Maxi is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine delivering 90kW of energy and 320Nm of torque, pushed by means of the entrance wheels. This engine is coupled to the seven velocity direct shift gearbox (DSG) with shift-by-wire operation.
It’s an excellent little bundle, with a surprisingly quiet diesel powertrain. Gear adjustments are easy, and the 50-litre gasoline tank is nice for round 800km. There’s additionally non-obligatory adaptive cruise management with lane help, however there’s no wi-fi telephone charger.
What you do get is 2 USB-C ports, a 4 speaker sound system, and a 12v energy outlet. You may choice a Uncover Media 10.0-inch infotainment system with navigation. If you happen to add the wi-fi connection setup, you may also have cable free Apple CarPlay.
The Caddy Cargo is out there in 13 paint colors, together with Pure Gray (as examined), Luminous Orange, Sweet White, Cherry Pink, Copper Bronze, Costa Azul, Fortana Pink, Golden Inexperienced, Indium Gray, Mojave Beige, Reflex Silver, Starlight Blue, and Deep Black Pearlescent.
Titanium Black fabric inside trim is customary with Soul leatherette obtainable as an choice. The Volkswagen Caddy vary is roofed by a 5-year limitless kilometre guarantee with one yr roadside help.
Our 2022 Volkswagen Cargo Maxi was priced at $41,990 plus on-roads, however we expect Volkswagen received’t promote too many in naked kind. You may throw in a variety of non-obligatory extras that can blow out the value fairly significantly.
It’s definitely a use case for these out there for a industrial automobile that’s configurable for preferences, with an extendable funds. We suggest you construct one among your individual on the Volkswagen web site, and see the place you find yourself.
As all the time, we suggest procuring round, or you may go to a web site like PriceMyCar to get the very best value.
Our take a look at automobile was supplied by Volkswagen Australia. To seek out out extra in regards to the 2022 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, contact your native Volkswagen vendor.
