2022 Volkswagen Caddy review: New VW Caddy 5 compact van range Australia - Cargo, Maxi, Life!

00:00 Intro
1:01 Pricing and features
3:47 Design
5:50 Practicality
8:15 Under the bonnet
9:13 Driving unladen
13:19 Efficiency
13:51 Safety
14:42 Ownership
15:12 Verdict

The Volkswagen Caddy is the dominant light commercial van in Australia. Starting again for the fifth generation from the ground-up on a new platform is a bold move, and as a result the fifth-generation VW Caddy arrives with an extensive lineup, but taller-than-ever pricetags.

Is this bold move justified, or will it force buyers to look elsewhere? We've taken a comprehensive look at the Caddy 5 range to find out.

We'll look at the refreshed cost and features, the new cabin tech, the practicality on offer, and take a close look at the load area and customisable options from the factory - always a Caddy strong point.

We've also had a chance to drive the new four-cylinder diesel TDI 320 engine to see if it is an improvement on the outgoing van. This engine comes with a tweaked seven-speed torque converter this time around. Will it prove beneficial for city-bound delivery drivers?

Finally, we'll round out our review with a look at the safety and ownership offer, including warranty and service costs over the first five years of ownership. Has VW moved the envelope forward with safety? In this poorly served segment, are there finally some standard active safety items?

Make sure to keep an eye out on our TradieGuide site section, too, to stay up to date with our latest reviews. In the future we'll also be able to bring you a test closer to this new car's GVM to see how it will handle heavier-duty demands.

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[acde]

One of my favourite vans in the market and I think it should be the best one currently on sale in Australia.

[shanewaller]

The rear load area looks very tight for those pallets, especially when most owners will ply line the rear end. Will the pallets still fit.

[Dayfoxx]

They've overdone it with the price though considering its still 70% a metal bucket.t.

[garethjudd]

I own a 2014 Highline Caddy Maxi and compared the new cab looks very plastic and less refined but the wide side doors look a great improvement.

[walidghlamallah]

Hellow, what I liked in the new version of vw caddy is the new rear suspension where the helicoidal coil springs come in remlacement to the hard leaf springs, it is a plus for the comfort of the rear passengers.

[edswdcamping]

Having owned a Caddy the only problem I see is availability looking forward to buying one but there's just none in the country at the moment it's a shame I wish the Volkswagen Australia will get there together so we can actually buy one thanks for the review

[jd]

Strange how there are no Japanese vans available in the VW Caddy size.

[goose_esooge]

is the braking super sensitive like every other vw?

[stefanfrittiert]

Mine has arrived and will collect it in two weeks…ordered in June

[RemusKingOfRome]

Great video. PLEASE set up a channel on Od - y - See, I've had a gut full of YT censorship.

[SchnitzelFritz]

A caddy is a German workforce car. We have warranty for 200.000km.

[martinvanderwolf]

I have the 120 HP 7 speed auto one. And I love it!!!

[facutinmoldova]

i have brand new caddy 2022 all cheap plastic, no carplay or android auto, and only 74hp, tin can all around scary to leave my tools in

[EastWood]

I checked the price of this van. OMG. Who would pay over 60K for this golf based van??

[jamesmoros]

I had the old one TDi250 with the Cheating software 😊 very versatile and practical and came with the Fuel injection failures.. Never again will I purchase a VW.

[DavidJackson-gt]

My VW Caddy had 12 injectors changed and it has only done 57, 000 miles. Never again a VW for me. There is no mention of this in the review even though it is common knowledge in the trade. It is this connection with the vow that prevents me to purchase the Ford. Why do the reviews never give honest views? Perhaps because it is sponsored by the manufacturers and those doing the reviews have sold their souls kissing the backside of those paying them to do the review.

[interceptor]

After dieselgate scandal would never buy that brand!

[GriffDawg]

Partner is better value, the kangoo’s are ancient now

[kennethaliantluanga]

4 Volkswagen caddy car making machine I need every monthly send me farm veng district let go of

[jessicalatex]

The 4motion is available in European countries but here it's not going to be.. it seems yet again Australia gets only certain vehicles .. just as the dodgy fuel in this country (dirty fuel vs cleaner euro emissions quality)..
As for the pay in advance services .. WTF.