The Caddy range is powered by new 2.0-litre, four cylinder diesel engines. The performance range includes: 55 kW / 75 PS, 75 kW / 102 PS, and the top-of-the-range engine a 110 kW / 150 PS.
Recording the lowest fuel consumption is the Caddy Blue Motion panel van, specially developed for inner-city deliveries: 'With its low fuel consumption of less than four litres per 100 kilometres (70+ mpg), the new Caddy sets a new standard,' explained Dr. Eckhard Scholz, chairman of the board of management of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
The new Caddy range will also be available with quiet, refined 2.0-litre, four cylinder EU5 diesel engines: 55 kW / 75 PS, 75 kW / 102 PS and 103 kW / 140 PS.
Safety features include "Front Assist"surroundings monitoring system, including City Emergency Braking. If the driver fails to see an obstacle below a speed of 30 km/h (19 mph), the system automatically applies the brakes, aiming to prevent any collisions. In the passenger carrying variant, Caddy Life, occupants are protected by the use of side and curtain airbags.
The multi award-winning Multi-collision Brake System is also included as standard in the new Caddy. After a collision, it automatically initiates braking if the driver is no longer able to take action.
For the first time on Caddy, there is the option of Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which is active at speeds of 0-160 km/h (0-100 mph) with DSG or 30 to 160 km/h (19-100 mph) with a manual transmission – and uses radar sensors to monitor the distance and relative speed to vehicles in front. When used in conjunction with DSG, the ACC system can also slow the vehicle down, for example in queues or traffic jam situations, to a complete stop.
In combination with the Composition Colour and Composition Media radios and with the Discover Media radio-navigation system, customers are able to order a reversing camera. The optional "Park Assist" system enables automated parallel parking as well as parking at right-angles to the carriageway – an practical feature designed with courier services in mind.
The new Caddy will be launched in Germany at the end of June. UK vehicles will arrive later in the year.
UK specifications and pricing will be announced in due course.