One of the important vehicles that debuted earlier this year and some of us might have missed is the 5th generation Volkswagen Caddy. The MPV is a successful product with over 3 million units built so far. As the photos would suggest, it continues to be available in cargo variants too.
The 5th generation Caddy is based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform, which lends the MPV a more dynamic-looking proportions while making it even safer. It is longer and wider compared with the previous model. Details on that here. The new design has reduced the drag from 0.33 to 0.30 Cd. The range-topping trims get LED headlights, LED taillights and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Depending on the trims, the fresh interior features a 10.25-inch Digital Cockpit and a 10-inch infotainment system with navigation. The steering wheel features capacitive sensors.
VW claims that 6 of the 19 driver assistance systems on the Caddy are new. These include Travel Assist, which, for the first time in a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle, facilitates assisted driving across the full speed range; Trailer Assist, and Side Assist with Rear Traffic Alert.
The new Caddy’s diesel engine (2.0L turbo) is offered in power outputs between 55 kW (75 hp), 75 kW (102 hp) and 90 kW (122 hp), and features the brand’s twin dosing system that uses two AdBlue injectors to cut down nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. The petrol engine will be a 1.5-litre TSI with 84 kW (114 hp). There’ll a 1.5-litre TGI (natural gas) variant too with 96 kW (130 hp).
Transmission will be a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DSG. There’ll be 4Motion AWD variants too.
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