Volkswagen Caddy Life 2019 in-depth review - Carbuyer

Cars like the Volkswagen Caddy Life are often derided and dismissed as 'vans with windows' but they belong to a useful category of vehicle that provide plenty of practicality in a package no bigger than a family hatchback. The Caddy Life is the passenger-carrying version of the Volkswagen Caddy van, which makes it cheaper than some equivalent SUVs but also more utilitarian. In this review, Ginny considers whether the Caddy Life is worth considering compared to more mainstream choices.

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[kingcurry]

I have one of these.
1) The engine is NOT noisy at all, but uncannily quiet. It's the 2.0TDi and it does 50mpg and will hit 60 in under 10s thanks to 140 odd BHP and a 6 speed DSG box which changes like lightning..
2) The build quality puts Citroens and Peugeots to shame. Incredibly well put together.
In short, it's brilliant.

[Dan-updo]

I really like that cup holder, it's a genius piece of design 👍

[cloroxbleach]

Caddy's and Golfs are all a family needs really reliable

[chaardy]

The utilitarian nature of these vehicles is not reflected in their price tag; some configurations price them beyond some SUV/MPVs. I'd happily take a practical, cheap, and cheerful van based family vehicle.

[Kenny_P_abz]

I don’t get the premise that it’s either suv, estate or van. They still build MPVs; I bought a new Touran as the Tiguan wasn’t practical or spacious enough ands it’s great.

[MrBrohoward]

Honestly that review is lacking.
These vehicles are only bought for the space they provide and there was actually no proper review of the rear load area or 3rd row of seats with a demonstration of what its like back there . Watch a car wow review and learn how its done

[andrewvallance]

If your contemplating a Peugeot or citreon over this vw you must be mad!

[khaledelameer]

Does the third raw suitable for adults?

[chrism]

I might misunderstand her but did she say that Caddys boot is smaller than the one of the Peugeot Rifter / the Citroen Berlingo? I'm asking because I doubt that this is true, at least concerning the 'standard' versions of the cars...

[voxanpowa]

Hi, can we completly unmount all the seats on the maxi caddy ? I don't want to fold them but completly remove it for camping reason.
Also I want to know if this is easy or if you need to unscrew something...

[jessycat_]

I really only watch for Ginny, she's lovely! 😃

[jamiep]

Great Video Review. I prefer the New Peugeot Rifter as I like the design and styling more

[hamzahz]

Amazing car 👌 wish I do have car like this one

[josemaglunog]

How much the vw caddy? By the way, where’s the spare tire?

[Bananaman_]

Who buys a van for the dashboard plastic's? And you said the same in the Berlingo review

[kgeary]

Would be nice to see Ginny review the rifter

[grahamjohnson]

I think the all round best vehicle in this class is the Tourneo Connect, but I do wish they would stop saying in these videos but it's van like qualities show up, you can't make a Rolls Royce our of a go cart and we except that when we buy these instead of the car based MPV like C Max.

[Pietervanboxel]

How do you the last bank out of this car?

[Tautulis]

Interior not as modern as the Citroen or Peugeot??? You must br having a laugh. The caddy is the mercedes under the hiroof estates. No one comes close to its interior look, ergonomics and quality of materials used. Believe me, I've seen most of them since I am considering buying one

[ibrahimyibrahimy]

You need someone a little taller to practically set inside, this presentation was done only for the benefits of vw company, hiring people to get a presentation ready for consumers means better sales, but in this one it's not really showing many points like the back seat how flexible the seats can be, what's the reason for this type of a awkward shap, cost of running, warranty and much more, in Australian vw are over priced, and I know the market is not as great for vw comparing to Toyota, if any one thinks vw gives me problem I shouldn't buy it