VW South Africa has announced the local pricing for its new Caddy range.
The Caddy will go on sale in the country in February at a starting price of R404,000 for the Caddy Cargo, R412,100 for the Caddy Kombi, and R484,200 for the Caddy.
The fifth-generation Caddy will be available in Caddy, Caddy Maxi, Caddy Kombi, Caddy Maxi Kombi, Caddy Cargo, and Caddy Maxi Cargo specifications.
Features
The new Caddy has a sporty exterior compared to the outgoing model, with the range-topping Caddy featuring body-coloured bumpers, black roof rails, and all-round LED lights.
In terms of equipment, the entire range gets fabric seats, one of the new radio or infotainment systems, LED interior lights, and a roof vent for improved air conditioning.
Optional additions include a 1.4m² panoramic sunroof, a removable towbar that supports up to 1,500kg, 16-inch “Wien” alloy wheels, a park-assist programme, a rear-view camera, and trailer manoeuvring system.
Cruise control, LED lights, rear wing doors, the Composition Comfort infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a multifunction steering wheel are also available at an additional cost in certain Caddy models.
Engines
Powering the new VW Caddy range is a 1.6-litre, petrol engine; or a 2.0-litre, turbo-diesel motor – both paired to a six-speed manual transmission.
The petrol motor is only available in the short-wheelbase models and produces 81kW and 152Nm. Combined fuel consumption for this unit is rated at 7.3l/100km.
The diesel engine is available with all derivatives and generates 81kW and 300Nm, with combined fuel consumption coming in at 5.5l/100km.
Price
The South African pricing for the new VW Caddy range is as follows:
- VW Caddy Cargo 1.6i 81kW Manual – R404,000
- VW Caddy Cargo 2.0TDI 81kW Manual – R460,600
- VW Caddy Maxi Cargo 2.0TDI 81kW Manual – R487,200
- VW Caddy Kombi 1.6i 81kW Manual – R412,100
- VW Caddy Kombi 2.0TDI 81kW Manual – R476,100
- VW Caddy Maxi Kombi 2.0TDI 81kW Manual – R502,700
- VW Caddy 1.6i 81kW Manual – R484,200
- VW Caddy 2.0TDI 81kW Manual – R573,800
- VW Caddy Maxi 2.0TDI 81kW Manual – R600,400
The Caddy and Caddy Maxi are sold with a 3-year/120,000km warranty, while the rest of the line-up comes with a 2-year/unlimited kilometre warranty with service intervals set at every 15,000km.
