AFTER first being launched in Mzansi in 1992, the Caddy has sold 35 617 units to date.
Last year, the fourth generation Caddy sold 1 730 units, achieving an impressive share of 88% in the A city van segment.
More than three million units have been built worldwide since 1979.
Now the fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy will be launched with new names, including Caddy, Caddy Maxi, Caddy Kombi, Caddy Maxi Kombi, Caddy Cargo, and Caddy Maxi Cargo.
The new Caddy is built on the modular transverse matrix (MQB) platform, the same as the Golf 8.
The exterior has a new sporty design, while the
body has been redesigned to be more appealing. Thanks to the MQB platform, new high-end technology finds its way into the range.
In terms of engineering and specification, the exterior offers a number of new features, including new LED headlights and rear lights, painted body-coloured bumpers and black roof rails.
Optional exterior features include a panoramic sunroof, removable towbar, as well as 16-inch Wien alloy wheels.
The new model is available in 12 exterior paint colours, with five new colours now available in the fifth-generation model.
Even with a short wheelbase, the new Caddy is broader and longer. A stand-out feature is the optional panoramic glass roof, the largest in the segment.
The Caddy entry-level derivative comes with a short wheelbase, five seats and an optional seven-seat selection. The Caddy Maxi (long wheelbase) comes standard with a seven-seat configuration.
The Caddy Kombi and Maxi Kombi can also now carry more people.
The Caddy Kombi is ideal for everyday use, as well as sport, leisure, work, and holidays. It can also be converted to suit personal and business needs.
Recent conversions accommodate people living with disabilities, mobile offices, K9 units, and hearses.
The Caddy Kombi is available with a short wheelbase and seven seats, while the Maxi Kombi is available in a long wheelbase version with five seats and optional seven-seat configuration.
Inside, the fifth generation Caddy impresses with new high-tech solutions and more space.
The Maxi Cargo indicator and control elements have been completely redesigned: the interactive interfaces for the driver and front-seat passenger are formed by new radio and infotainment systems of which the composition comfort radio is smartphone-compatible.
The new Caddy range will be available with petrol and diesel engines.
The four-cylinder petrol engine develops 81kW, torque of 152Nm, and is coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission.
This engine is available in the Caddy, Caddy Kombi (SWB), and Caddy Cargo (SWB) derivatives.
The four-cylinder diesel engine also develops 81kW and torque of 300Nm and is coupled with 6-speed manual transmission.
The 2.0 TDI engine is available in the Caddy, Caddy Maxi (LWB), Caddy Kombi (SWB), Caddy Maxi Kombi (LWB), Caddy Cargo (SWB), and Caddy Maxi Cargo (LWB).
