Volkswagen Caddy 5 2021 - People's Van (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

Volkswagen Caddy is a light commercial vehicle in production since the late 1970s. Depending on the generation it is based on one of the several VW group models. Like the previous generation, also this new Volkswagen Caddy is made in Poland. It is larger, more modern, and more frugal, than its predecessor. Let’s find out.

The new Caddy is made on the MQB platform, like most current VW range starting with the Polo supermini, and going up to the Tiguan, and their counterparts in Audi, Seat and Skoda brands. The fifth generation Caddy is the same length, like the 4th gen model, but it is slightly wider, and the wheelbase is 7 cm longer. Thanks to the longer wheelbase, the rear door is wider, and there is also more space inside.

The new Caddy is still available in the utility Cargo spec, as well as in this more family oriented version. Both come with standard 272.5 cm wheelbase, or in the Maxi 297 cm extended-wheelbase variant.

The passenger version, regardless of the wheelbase, can be ordered in 5 or 7 seater form. This is a 5 seater with standard wheelbase.

↔ Volkswagen Caddy dimensions:
✔ length: 4500 mm
✔ width: 1855 mm
✔ height: 1798-1833 mm
✔ wheelbase: 2755 mm
✔ boot/trunk: 1213-2556 L

💲 Volkswagen Caddy starting price: 21 400 euro

💲 Volkswagen Caddy Move 2.0 TDI 7-DSG price as tested: 40 000 euro

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Index
0:00 intro
1:05 dimensions
1:45 boot/trunk
3:58 rear seat
5:09 cockpit
7:15 driving impressions
10:50 engine lineup
11:10 fuel economy
11:20 0-100 km/h
11:38 pricing
12:05 verdict

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[edwarddenmark]

I have just bought this car Cddy Maxi Life 2.0TDI DSG (122ps) covered 1500miles so far. I have the infotament one level down or the mid level. This alows all the extras and has a volume nob. only down is the climat has one short cut to access. DSG gearbox is one of the smothest I used BMW or Mercedes. The ride is firm unloade, . But with all the drivers aids is a long distane dream. I find the handerling far beter than the last gen Caddy. This is no hot hatch on narow country the firm ride is most noticable but it is not uncomfortable. If you have 3 dogs and children and regularly cove 320km a day for weekend family visits this is the perfect vehicle. I am averaging 47.6mpg but on the longer runs getting 58.9mpg constant 70mph.

[CrookedSkew]

Nice to see a review by somebody who knows what they're talking about... Thanks.

[nikku]

Great review Marek. Without seeing your review I wouldn’t have looked twice at this car, but know I’m seriously considering it. Thanks.

[valdius]

I’d love Japanese minivans to have that styling. Minivans are very utilitarian so they fit my outdoor life perfectly.

[ashley]

Thank you. Great review. I like to hear good and bad things about a vehicle, so that the consumers can make a better decision.
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[alodge]

We are currently waiting delivery of our caddy wich has beeb longer than normal due to covid
Nice review, and the entertainment system looks like it will get some getting used to. We were impressed with our test drive although we were spoiled with it been a higher spec

[nikolayrayanov]

I totally understand the frustration with the infotainment system. It drives me nuts as well. VW is losing a lot of sales because of this shit.

[Ostap]

It took Apple years to admit that PowerPC is not the best processor in the world and Intel admitting Pentium 4 is a dead end. It took years for BMW to admit they have gone bit too far with custom design and it will take long time for VW to admit the mistake and get the infotainment fixed.

[AliHijazi]

Great review as usual, and i knew you will be able to install the seats after all it's made in Poland 😉

[RaduB.]

Innovation my... oh my. Madness is indeed the right word!

By the way, 0:13... I have to find out what car you were testing. 😀

[OutdoorWeekend]

It can convert to camping van!!! Thank you for reviews!! From Denmark.

[dalibormilic]

This infotainment system actually stoped me buying and even considering for time being anything from VW including Škoda or SEAT. When I was buying new car last year I went on a test drive with new Octavia and Leon and ended up buying a Honda ( admitedly not just because it had physical buttons but it also drives better) - for comparison my best friend bought Leon and my boss bought Octavia and they had nothing but problems with infotainment in the meantime. That's why my brother ended up buying Hyundai I 30 this year. So there you go VW - two disgrunteled custemers and two potential customers lost because someone (cough CEO cough) had a brief stint at Tela.

[pjmoody]

It seems like a lot of the renowned VW quality has gone. What a shame.

[luckystrike]

its a shame the industry doesn't invest more in this kind of cars..
Adding just a little nicest interior plastics would make it a perfect vehicle and not a van with glass instead of metal body pannels

[aristassis]

23 k for candy?and 40 k for a decent one?what where they thinking?

[tomapopescu]

I also don't like the screens insted of normal gages and in general the new tendency of eliminating fizical butons.

[kevinn]

We should cherish our knobs... LOL Day made, thank you Marek! What can I say about a box on wheels? Nothing. Not sure how you found so much to talk about. Bravo!

[Llinos]

Like your review informative humorous will look out for more

[panosmosxos]

Marek i see your reviews ...your speech is can you write ...wich is the best family car for 3 kids ?your best van ..and your best suv (bsuv ?
Thanx 😁