What is the ground clearance of Volkswagen Caddy 3rd generation? Volkswagen Caddy - specifications

The "cross-version" of the German "heel" was presented in 2012 - its official debut took place in October at the Paris Motor Show, and at the beginning of 2013 this modification reached its first buyers.

Externally, the version with the "Cross" prefix differs from the "usual" Volkswagen Caddy of the third generation: "armor" made of unpainted plastic around the body perimeter, aluminum protection of the front and rear bumpers, silver roof rails and 17-inch rims.

Thanks to such transformations, the car began to look more effective and attractive, while retaining its recognizable appearance.

External dimensions of the body of the "cross Cuddy" completely repeat those on the base model: 4406 mm in length, 1822 mm in width and 1794 mm in width. Wheelbase and ground clearance are also similar: 2681 mm and 146 mm, respectively.

The interior of the Volkswagen Cross Caddy in its architecture and design completely repeats the interior space of the "regular" model, and its feature is the original contrasting trim, made in the same colors with the body color. The rest is an ergonomic, well-organized salon with high-quality workmanship and successful materials.

The cross minivan is equipped with comfortable front seats and a three-seater rear sofa, with plenty of room for five adults in each direction. For a fee, the installation of a third row of seats is available - capable of accommodating two more passengers.

The luggage compartment of the Volkswagen Cross Caddy, in standard condition, has a usable volume of 750 liters, but its volume can be increased to 3030 liters by completely removing the second row of seats from the passenger compartment, or reduced to 190 liters by installing a "gallery".

Specifications. Under the hood of the Caddy cross-version is one of two gasoline engines, or a diesel turbo unit:

petrol 1.2-liter "four" with turbocharging and direct injection, which, depending on the degree of boost, develops 86 or 105 horsepower (160 and 175 Nm of torque, respectively).
a 2.0-liter diesel turbo engine produces 110 "horses" and 250 Nm.

All of them are aggregated with "mechanics" and front-wheel drive transmission.

The performance and fuel efficiency of the Volkswagen Cross Caddy are no different from those of a conventional compact van. Other technical parameters for "cross" and "regular" versions are also identical.

Equipment and prices. In Russia, for the 2015 VW Cross Caddy, you will have to pay a minimum of 1,207,100 rubles (for which you get a car with an 86-horsepower engine, a five-seater saloon, ABS, ESP, airbags (both front and side), air conditioning, fabric trim, standard audio system, heated front seats, power accessories and others). A Cross Caddy minivan with a diesel unit will cost at least 1,375,200 rubles.

What is a Volkswagen Caddy for Russian drivers? Most likely, just a good-quality van - nothing more. What about the new, fourth generation of the German "heel"? Built around the old PQ35 platform, the engineers promise unprecedented versatility and level of comfort like the Golf. It looks like a deliberate exaggeration, but you shouldn't jump to conclusions.

Minivan Volkswagen Cuddy 2016: new or still restyling

Formally, Volkswagen insists on positioning the Cuddy, shown in Geneva in 2015, as a completely new car in the fourth generation. This is not a restyling, although in fact the Caddy IV is not the fruit of a revolution, but a logical continuation of the third generation. Even after a comprehensive audit of the designers, the body is more than recognizable, its proportions have remained unchanged. The only thing that catches the eye is the new corporate-style optics and a different false radiator grille.

True, inside the car has changed much more. Almost all of the interior panels have been replaced, making it difficult to get rid of the feeling of a Golf or Jetta while driving. Only a high seating position and a large glass area give out the truth. Now the cabin has become quieter, there are almost no vibrations from diesel power units, and you can forget about bare metal like a bad dream. As before, there is a huge headroom, and a spacious shelf sits decorously above the front row of seats.

The choice of equipment level is very wide. You can give preference to the utilitarian version with fabric upholstery and a standard gray torpedo. But fans of the synthesis of practicality and wealth can order an exclusive version called Generation Four, created as a tribute to the next generation of the bestseller. In this case, 17-inch wheels of a special design, a dashboard with red accents and leather seats will become privileges. However, even without this offer, buyers are given a considerable choice of "special stages", including adaptive cruise control, a rear-view camera, an automatic parking system and Alcantara upholstery.

Two vehicles with a specific character are presented as target modifications. The first one has the Beach prefix in its name and is designed for active tourism: a hallway tent, easily fastened to the stern, a full-size bed and inflatable mattresses, plus the 4Motion all-wheel drive system. Previously, this hybrid was called Tramper. The second exotic is the all-wheel drive Caddy Alltrack, clad in protective plastic around the perimeter and assuming forays into light off-road.

Specifications Volkswagen Caddy

Dimensions and other parameters of Caddy (short base):

length - 4408 mm;
total length (including the tow bar) - 4506 mm;
width - 1793 mm;
roof height 1822 mm (with TDI engine 1792 mm, with 4Motion system 1851 mm);
total height (including roof rails) - 1858 mm (with 4Motion system - 1887 mm);
wheelbase - 2682 mm;
front / rear overhang - 879/847 mm;
entry / exit angles - 15.7 / 17.5º (with the TDI engine - 13.2 / 18.1º, with the 4Motion system - 14.7 / 23.2º);
ramp angle - 13.5º (with TDI engine - 12.3º, with 4Motion system - 14.8º);
trunk door - 1183 × 1134 mm;
turning diameter - 11.1 m;
ground clearance (under the crankcase) - 155 mm (TDI - 125 mm).

Salon for 7 seats and long wheelbase version of Maxi

The passenger version of the Combi is offered in two versions: five and seven. In both cases, the middle row accommodates three adult riders and is fully demountable. Alternatively, only one seat can be removed, thus making it easier to access the third row. However, sliding doors, whose width is 70 cm, do a good job with this. Among other techniques: a folding front seat and folding tables on the backs of the second row. In addition to seven seats, the manufacturer also includes in the list of options a wheelbase extended by 320 mm. In the context of the cabin, the increase is even more noticeable - as much as 47 cm, and the third row of seats is an optional attribute. This variation is called the Maxi and is available for both passenger and cargo versions.

Dimensions and other parameters of the Caddy Maxi:

length - 4878 mm;
total length (including the towbar) - 4976 mm;
width - 1793 mm;
total width (including outside rear-view mirrors) - 2065 mm;
roof height - 1831 mm (with 4Motion system - 1863 mm);
total height (including roof rails) - 1868 mm (with 4Motion system - 1899 mm);
wheelbase - 3006 mm;
front / rear overhang - 879/993 mm;
entry / exit angles - 15.9 / 15.3º (with the 4Motion system - 14.7 / 20.2º);
ramp angle - 12.1º (with 4Motion system - 12.6º);
doorway (sliding door) - 701 × 1086 mm;
tailgate (lifting) - 1183 × 1134 mm;
turning diameter - 12.2 m;
ground clearance (under the crankcase) - 158 mm (4Motion - 152 mm).

Trunk

The smallest volume of the luggage compartment is in the short-wheelbase Cuddy with a 7-seater cabin - only 190 liters, but if there is no third row of seats, then the traveling displacement rises to 918 liters. With the removal of the middle row, the figures increase to an impressive 3200 liters. In the case of a long-wheelbase body, the parameters are correspondingly higher: 530/1650/4130. In both cases, the minimum width of the luggage compartment is 1168 mm (maximum - 1190 mm). Loading height - 575 mm (in the TDI version - 545 mm, and with all-wheel drive - 612 mm), moreover, there is no threshold - a flat floor without a false bottom (the spare wheel is suspended under the car). The maximum height of transported baggage is 1230 mm. As for the length, that is, the depth, of the trunk, then 224 mm (Maxi - 644 mm) remain behind the third row of seats, the second - 1095 mm (1566 mm), the first - 1781 mm (2250 mm).

Motor range: gasoline or diesel (TDI engine)

The line of power units has been completely updated to the Euro 6 level. There are three gasoline engines. The smallest one has a volume of only 1 liter - this is a three-cylinder TSI, producing 102 hp. and 175 Nm (from zero to hundreds in 12 s). There is another 1.2 with 84 hp. Most of the dynamics in the gasoline cohort can offer 1.4 to 125 hp. However, this is a set for the Old Lady of Europe. In Russia, the bet is on 1.6 MPI, which meets the Euro 5 standard and produces a passable 110 hp.

It is difficult to disagree with the fact that a diesel "heart" is the most organic option for a utility minivan and a "heel" for small-scale wholesale distribution of goods. There are four engines consuming "heavy" fuel. The lowest caste is a low-powered 2.0, with agility of only 75 "horses". The thrust appears only after 2000 rpm, and by 3000 rpm it begins to drop noticeably. The gearbox is a 5-speed manual gearbox that is poorly suited for high speeds on the highway. But in the city, the tandem feels good, pleasing with a consumption of 5 liters per 100 km.

A little higher in the hierarchy is a two-liter "four" with a capacity of 102 hp. With such a motor, Cuddy goes faster, and the consumption is almost the same. The checkpoint is a "robot".

As for the top-end 150-horsepower version, it accelerates the carrier to 100 km / h in 10 seconds, but comes exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission - you will have to pull the lever often.

There is also an intermediate version 1.4 with 122 hp. But this is a motor for versions with a drive through a Haldex 5 multi-plate clutch.

For domestic dealers, the situation looks somewhat different:

1.6 TDI 75 HP (5-speed manual transmission);
1.6 TDI 102 HP (5-speed manual transmission / DSG);
2.0 TDI 110 HP (5-speed manual transmission + 4Motion);
2.0 TDI 140 HP (6-speed manual transmission / DSG / 4Motion).

Owner reviews

Salon ... The width of the cabin is more than enough, but in order to increase the space, the designers sacrificed door armrests - there is simply nothing to rely on. The same applies to any grip handles during turns. The rest of the interior of the novelty causes only positive reviews.
Trunk ... The dimensions of the luggage compartments on different versions and even in different trim levels may differ markedly. This should be considered when buying. The Euro pallet fits right next to it only when it is placed with a narrow part between the arches. But using the trunk, even in the passenger version, is very convenient: the seats fold directly from the loading side, the floor is low, there is a 12V socket, and the seats can be easily dismantled to get maximum efficiency.
Spare wheel ... There is no spare wheel under the boot floor - it is fixed under the bottom. But not in all versions! When buying a 4Motion all-wheel drive option, you should understand that there is simply no space under the stern, and the "dock" is not included in the delivery set. For European buyers, in this case, a set of wheels with RunFlat technology is offered, and for Russian buyers, just a repair kit.
Trunk door ... There are two variants of the tailgate design to choose from: swing and lift. In the second case, a blank canvas requires quite a lot of space when opening - about 90 cm behind the bumper. In this regard, the doors of two halves look much more attractive.
Control ... Since the platform is old, the suspension design remains the same: McPherson in front, and a semi-independent beam with springs in the back. True, if before the rear of the car literally jumped over bumps in an unloaded state, now only small permutations force to slow down on bumps. First, the spring attachment points have changed. Secondly, instead of single-sheet ones, two-sheet ones are used, with rubber spacers, which added a smooth ride.

Options and prices in Moscow

Many were wary of the coming generational change, because in the case of Volkswagen, this could lead to a noticeable price hike. And the miracle did not happen - Cuddy as a whole became more expensive. But marketers still left a loophole for thrifty buyers - a new package called the Conceptline appeared. It costs less than Trendline, even if we take the prices of the previous spill.

Equipment Conceptline for 1 253 200 rubles. includes:

air conditioning;
heated front seats;
ABS + ESP;
central locking with remote control;
front power windows;
rain sensor + light sensor;
electric mirrors;
heated windshield washer nozzles;
frontal airbags;
tire pressure controller;
anti-rollback system when starting uphill;
unpainted bumpers;
one sliding door.

Trendline from 1 302 600 rubles:

additional sliding door on the left;
full-size wheel caps;
door handles and exterior mirror housings in body color;
leather steering wheel;
center armrest;
heated windshield;
entry-level multimedia system;
socket in the trunk;
side airbags.

Comfortline from RUB 1,491,700:

light-alloy wheels 15 or 16 inches;
roof rails;
multimedia system with color display;
rear parking sensor;
fog lights.

Spacious rear row of "heel" from Volkswagen

Highline from 1 603 500 rubles:

bumpers in body color;
combined seat upholstery with Alcantara;
cruise control;
automatic high beam.

Beach from 1,529,000 rubles:

bed;
curtains;
duffel bags;
folding tables;
additional interior lighting.

Alltrack from RUB 1,559,800:

protective plastic of the body;
wheel rims 17 inches;
aluminum pedal pads.

Buy a used car (with mileage)

Cars of the previous generation in the secondary market can be purchased at a price of 500,000 rubles. Caddy with low mileage (up to 70,000 km), which are under warranty, will cost 700-800 thousand rubles. For well-stocked copies, they can ask for up to a million rubles.

Video: test drive Volkswagen Cuddy 2016

How much oil, filters and spare parts: air conditioning, timing belt, door disassembly

When purchasing Cuddy, you should consider the cost of consumables and spare parts:

motor oil Helix Ultra AV-L 5W-30 4 l (gasoline) - 2500 rubles;
bosch oil filter - 400 rubles;
air conditioner radiator - 6,000 rubles;
air conditioner dehumidifier - 1800 rubles;
timing belt kit - 9800 rubles;
sliding door (second-hand) - 23,000 rubles.

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Probably, it is difficult to find a more famous commercial vehicle of the German concern than the Volkswagen Caddy. The car is lightweight, compact and at the same time able to meet the needs of the largest family. This minivan has received numerous awards at prestigious auto shows. For example, in 2005 the car was named the best European minivan. The car is also popular in Russia. What are its main characteristics? Let's try to figure it out.

A bit of history

The first Volkswagen Caddy rolled off the assembly line in 1979. It was then that farmers in the United States had a fashion for pickups, which they made by simply cutting the roof off their old Volkswagen Golfs. German engineers quickly appreciated the prospects for this trend and created the first two-seater van, the body of which was covered with an awning. The car was sold only in the USA, and it reached Europe only in 1989. This was the first generation Volkswagen Caddy to be marketed as a compact delivery van. There were three generations of Volkswagen Caddy in total. Cars of 1979 and 1989 have long been discontinued and are only of interest to collectors. But the cars of the newest, third generation, began to be produced relatively recently: in 2004. Production continues today. Below we will talk about these machines.

Main technical characteristics of Volkswagen Caddy

Consider the most important technical parameters of the popular German Volkswagen Caddy car.

Body type, dimensions, carrying capacity

The vast majority of Volkswagen Caddy cars that can be found on our roads are five-door minivans. They are very compact, but still quite roomy. The car body is one-piece, treated against corrosion with a special compound and partially galvanized. The manufacturer's stated warranty against corrosion penetration is 11 years.

The dimensions of the 2010 Volkswagen Caddy are as follows: 4875/1793/1830 mm. The car is designed for 7 seats. The steering wheel is always on the left. The gross vehicle weight is 2370 kg. Curb weight - 1720 kg. The minivan is capable of carrying up to 760 kg of cargo in the cabin, plus another 730 kg placed on a trailer that is not equipped with brakes and up to 1400 kg if the trailer is designed with brakes. The volume of the trunk of the Volkswagen Caddy is 3250 liters.

Chassis, transmission, ground clearance

All Volkswagen Caddy cars are equipped with front wheel drive. This technical solution is easy to explain: driving a front-wheel drive car is much easier, and such a car is easier to maintain. The front suspension used on all Volkswagen Caddy models is independent.

It is equipped with swivel struts with shock-absorbing knuckles and triangular levers. The design of this suspension is borrowed from the Volkswagen Golf. This solution makes driving the Volkswagen Caddy comfortable and dynamic.

The rear suspension includes a one-piece rear axle that attaches directly to the leaf springs. This increases the reliability of the suspension while keeping the design very simple. The chassis of the Volkswagen Caddy has several other important features:

the overall layout of the undercarriage is incredibly simple, because the design does not include a hydraulic pump, hoses and a container with hydraulic fluid;
taking into account the above design, hydraulic fluid leaks on the Volkswagen Caddy are completely excluded;
the running gear has a so-called active return, thanks to which the wheels of the car can be automatically set to the middle position.

All Volkswagen Caddy cars, even in basic configurations, are equipped with electric power steering, which significantly increases the car's handling. Depending on the equipment, the following types of gearboxes can be installed on the Volkswagen Caddy:

five-speed mechanical;
five-speed automatic;
six-speed robotic (this version appeared only in 2014).

The vehicle's ground clearance has changed slightly since 1979. On the first Cuddy models it was 135 mm, now it is 145 mm.

Fuel type and consumption, tank volume

Volkswagen Caddy can consume both diesel fuel and AI-95 gasoline. It all depends on the type of engine installed on the minivan:

in the urban driving cycle, the Volkswagen Caddy with a gasoline engine consumes 6 liters of fuel per 100 km of run, with a diesel engine - 6.4 liters per 100 km of run;
when driving on country roads, the consumption of gasoline cars is reduced to 5.4 liters per 100 km of run, and diesel - to 5.1 liters per 100 km of run.

The volume of the fuel tank is the same on all Volkswagen Caddy models: 60 liters.

Wheelbase

The wheelbase of the Volkswagen Caddy is 2682 mm. Tire sizes for a car made in 2004 are 195–65r15.

The size of the discs is 15/6, the overhang of the disc is 43 mm.

Engine power, volume and type

One of the following engines can be installed on the Volkswagen Caddy depending on the equipment:

Brake system

All Volkswagen Caddy models, regardless of the configuration, are equipped with ABS, MSR and ESP.

Let's talk about these systems in more detail:

ABS (anti-lock brake system) is a system that prevents the brakes from locking. If the driver suddenly and sharply brakes, or he had to urgently brake on a very slippery road, ABS will not allow the driving wheels to lock completely, and this, in turn, will not allow the car to skid, and the driver will completely lose control and fly off the track;
ESP (electronic stability program) is a vehicle stability control system. The main purpose of this system is to assist the driver in an emergency. For example, if the car enters an uncontrollable skid, ESP will keep the car on the set trajectory. This is done using smooth automatic braking of one of the driving wheels;
MSR (motor schlepmoment regelung) - engine torque control system. This is another system that prevents the drive wheels from locking in situations where the driver releases the accelerator pedal too quickly or uses very harsh engine braking. As a rule, the system turns on automatically when driving on slippery roads.

It should also be noted here that, at the request of the buyer, the ASR (antriebs schlupf regelung) traction control system can be installed on the car, which will maintain the stability of the car at the moment of a very sharp start or when driving uphill on a slippery road. The system turns on automatically when the vehicle speed drops below 30 km / h.

Features of the internal configuration

The steering column on the Volkswagen Caddy can be adjusted in two directions: both in height and in reach. So that every driver can customize the steering wheel for himself. The steering wheel has a row of buttons that allow you to operate the onboard entertainment system, cruise control and even your mobile phone. And of course, the steering column is equipped with a modern airbag.

The cruise control system of the Volkswagen Caddy can maintain the speed set by the driver, even if the speed is very low (from 40 km / h). If the system is used when driving outside the city, then it allows you to achieve significant fuel savings. This is due to the more even pace of the ride.

All modern Volkswagen Caddy models can be equipped with a special Travel & Comfort module built into the head restraints of the front seats. The module also includes an adjustable mount for tablet computers of various models. The module also includes clothes hangers and bag hooks. All this makes it possible to more efficiently use the interior space of the cabin.

Video: 2005 Volkswagen Caddy review

So, Volkswagen Caddy can be a real gift for both a large family and for people involved in private cabs. The compactness of this car, combined with high reliability, provided it with a stable demand, which, presumably, will not fall for many years to come.

The price for a new car ranges from 616 thousand to 1.3 million rubles. The Volkswagen Caddy was first introduced in 1982 in the Yugoslav city of Sarajevo. In 1995, the second generation of the model appeared, and in 2000, an updated monocab was released, implemented on the Golf V platform, which was presented in two versions: Combi (cargo-passenger van) and Kasten (modification for cargo transportation). Since 2004, the production of the Life modification (seven-seater, passenger compact van) began. Since 2007, the Combi Maxi and Kasten Maxi versions have also been sold. The car is equipped with a range of environmentally friendly gasoline and diesel engines with volumes from 1.4 to 2 liters and powers from 73 to 103 hp. with a manual transmission. All these units provide excellent dynamics, and the well-oiled running system of the car in any road situation maintains controllability and stability. Kasten is a modern high-tech vehicle for business trips and delivery of goods. The floor of the cargo compartment is made of sheet iron, which significantly increases its durability and protects it from possible damage. In addition, a protective strip runs along the lower edge of the cargo opening, and the sides of the cargo compartment are upholstered with hard-fiber plastic from below, which eliminates the possibility of damage to the passenger compartment. There are 6 rigging loops for securing loads. The compartment is accessed through the hinged rear doors or the widest side sliding door in its class. Caddy Kombi is a utility van. It has a spacious interior that can comfortably accommodate up to 7 passengers in the car. Its main advantage is transformation. If it is impossible to make a passenger van from Kasten, then a truck from Kombi is elementary. You just need to fold or completely remove the rear seats. The Kombi is equipped with a glass body and a lift-up tailgate.

The updated Volkswagen Cuddy of the 3rd generation (Typ 2K model index) appeared on the Russian automotive market at the end of 2010. Family compact minivan VW Caddy is presented in Russia at eleven !!! variants (6 Caddy versions with regular wheelbase and 5 versions of Caddy Maxi with a base increased by 470 mm). In our review we will try to help a potential buyer understand the complex intricacies of the German "heel" sets. Let's take a closer look at the appearance of the Volkswagen Caddy model 2012-2013, select the colors of enamel for painting the body, tires and rims, accessories and additional equipment. Let's sit in the cabin of the family Volkswagen Cuddy, which can easily carry 5-7 adult passengers and a large amount of cargo in the trunk. Let's pay attention to the technical characteristics, find out the real fuel consumption, conduct an independent test drive of the Volkswagen Caddy 2013 minivan, indicate the price for which it is proposed to buy a car in Russia. For a full and correct perception of the car, our assistants will be reviews and comments of the owners, photos and video materials.

Traditionally for Volkswagen AG cars, Caddy has a simple and laconic body design, and do not forget that the family minivan owes its birth to the usual commercial Volkswagen Caddy Kasten. So there is no point in looking for bright and stylish solutions in the design of the car's exterior. Everything is just "like a bicycle" in its appearance - straight lines, flat surfaces, a trivial rectangular body, but at the same time the car looks modern and noble. The reason lies in the manufacturer's serious approach to detail.

At the front, Volkswagen Cuddy has large headlights, a powerful front bumper with a large air duct, a hood with punching ribs on the sides, huge rear-view mirrors.

When viewed from the side, we observe wide doorways of the correct shape, doors of the second row (in the base, the door is only on the starboard side) with sliding mechanisms that provide convenient access to the salon. High body with perfectly flat roof and vertical stern.
The rear of the compact van demonstrates phenomenal functionality, it is difficult to imagine a more rationally inscribed huge single lift door that provides such a convenient approach to the luggage compartment with a loading height of only 585 mm.

As an option for 9000 rubles, you can order swing doors of different sizes. Walking around the car, you realize that all the elements of the exterior design are aimed at achieving the main thing - the maximum passenger and cargo capacity of the cabin, comfortable access for passengers to their seats and convenient loading of luggage.

For painting the body of the German "heel" VW Caddy offers a wide selection flowers: basic (the price is included in the price of the car) white (Candy), blue (Beluga), gray (Pure), sunny yellow (Sunny), green (Primavera), red (Salsa). Having paid 206,000 rubles, you can choose one of seven metallics: dark burgundy (Blackberry), red (Lava), gray (Natural), dark blue (Night), light blue (Ravenna), silver (Reflex), brown (Toffee) , for 23,700 rubles, the car will be painted with deep pearl black enamel.
At the Cuddy plant, depending on the saturation of the configuration, they wear tires 195/65 R15 on steel or light alloy disks 15 radius, or tires 205/55 R16 and 205/50 R17 on cast 16-17 inch wheels.
We just have to indicate the overall dimensions Volkswagen Caddy (Caddy Maxi): 4406 (4846) mm long, 1794 mm (with mirrors 2062 mm) wide, 1822 (1831) mm high, 2681 (3006) mm wheelbase, ground clearance is 149 mm, for cars with 4Motion all-wheel drive transmission clearance is equal to 156 mm.

The body is strong in German with a double-sided zinc coating, for severe Russian operating conditions, the bottom and wheel arches are additionally treated with an anti-gravel coating, it is possible to install a plastic protection for the engine compartment from below and a reinforced suspension. As an additional equipment and accessories for Volkswagen Cuddy, a wide selection of external tuning elements is provided: xenon headlights, front and rear foglights, roof rails, a tow bar, glasses with varying degrees of tint, moldings on bumpers and doors, not to mention such little things as carpets and other small tuning.

Getting into the Volkswagen Caddy salon, you immediately understand that the interior, familiar from other models of the German manufacturer, is before your eyes - a comfortable steering wheel, strict and informative instruments, comfortable first-row seats with dense padding, ergonomic placement of controls for the main and auxiliary control functions, comfort, entertainment, heating and ventilation.

Finishing materials are mostly solid and tactilely pleasant plastics (in some places they meet frankly cheap and hard plastic), fabrics, leatherette, Alcantara leather and even genuine leather. Interior elements are carefully assembled with minimal gaps, dark colors do not even seem gloomy due to the huge size of the interior space and the large glass area.
In the first row - like in an ordinary passenger car, only the high ceiling with a mezzanine above the driver's and passenger's heads gives out the class of the car. In the second row, three adult passengers will sit comfortably and with an enviable headroom. Our advice, do not try to order additional seats of the third rad in a car with a standard wheelbase, in this case, only young children will be able to sit in the gallery.

For seven-seaters it is better to choose the Volkswagen Cuddy Maxi, where, thanks to the wheelbase stretched by 47 cm, even in the third ore, adults can be accommodated, but with a height of no more than 180-185 cm. So the optimal configuration is 5 seats in Cuddy and 7 seats in Cuddy Maxi. The second and third row seats can be dismantled by making a cargo van with impressive volume indicators from a passenger car.
Volkswagen Caddy with three rows of seats and a full passenger compartment is able to take in trunk only 190 liters of cargo, in the version with two rows and five passengers on board, the trunk already holds 750 liters, folding the second row of seats, we get a cargo compartment 1354 mm long, 1120 mm wide, 1243 mm high with a volume of 2852 liters, leaving one driver in the cabin load about 3030 liters of cargo.

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi with seven people on board will accommodate 530 liters in the trunk, with five passengers the cargo capacity increases to 1650 liters, folding the second row of seats we get a cargo compartment 1824 mm long, 1170 mm wide and 1243 mm high with a volume of 3950 liters. When folded and the passenger seat - the volume of the luggage compartment is just phenomenal 4130 liters.
Maximum lifting capacity the German "pie" is an impressive 752 kg. According to the owners, thanks to the rear spring suspension, up to 1000 kg of cargo can be transported without consequences for the car.
The interior of the minivan provides a great variety of drawers and compartments for storing small things, pockets on the doors with containers for bottles, you can even order a retractable boot floor that can withstand a load of 80 kg.
As a family car, Cuddy is simply irreplaceable, the stunning indicators of passenger and cargo capacity are complemented by high quality workmanship with thoughtful transformation of the cabin. I would also like the basic equipment to be richer, but in the initial picking Caddy Startline will have a minimum set: a pair of front airbags, ABS with BAS and Hill Start Assistant, EBC, ESP, electric power steering, steering column adjustable for height and depth, air conditioning, audio training, driver's seat lift, electric heated mirrors, front windows.

The more expensive versions of the Trendline, Comfortline, Highline and the Anniversary Edition 30 (in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Caddy model) will of course be better packaged, and the list of additional equipment is simply huge with traditionally high cost options. You can order xenon headlights with LED cilia for 62,900 rubles, a parallel and perpendicular parking assistant for 32,500 rubles, a cage for transporting dogs in the trunk for 97,300 rubles, heated seats with an autonomous heater (remote control timer) at a price of 76,100 rubles, advanced music RNS-510 with a color screen and a navigator for 128800 rubles, a sliding door on the left side - its cost is 18100 rubles, and a lot of different chips.

Specifications Volkswagen Cuddy 2012-2013 model year: independent front suspension with MacPherson struts, rear dependent spring. Disc brakes on all wheels, electric power steering is used.
For Russian car enthusiasts, Kadi is offered with two petrol and one diesel engines. A 5-speed manual transmission is intended for gasoline engines; for a diesel engine, in addition to mechanics, it is possible to order an automatic transmission - an automatic robotic gearbox with two 6 DSG clutch discs.

Gasoline 1.2-liter TSI (85 hp) accelerates the car to 100 km / h in 14.7 seconds, a top speed of 155 km / h. Fuel consumption according to the manufacturer is from 6 liters on the highway to 8.2 liters in the city.
The petrol 1.2 liter TSI (105 hp) is capable of accelerating the car to 100 km / h in 12.4 seconds, the maximum speed is about 170 km / h. Passport fuel consumption outside the city will be 6 liters in the city 8 liters.
Volkswagen Caddy diesel 2.0-liter TDI (110 hp) provides dynamics to the first hundred in 12.4 seconds and a maximum speed of 170 km / h. According to the manufacturer, heavy fuel is required from 5 liters on the highway to 7 liters in city mode.

Owner feedback analysis allows us to talk about real fuel consumption petrol versions at the level of 8-9 liters on the highway and 10-12 liters in the city.
A diesel engine requires an average of 6-7 liters of diesel fuel on the highway to 8-9 liters in the city.
It is impossible to achieve the fuel consumption data declared by the manufacturer even when operating the car in economy mode without passengers and cargo in the cabin. If you constantly use a car as a truck, then the real fuel consumption of gasoline versions can reach up to 12-13 liters, a diesel engine with maximum load will require 10-11 liters of fuel.

Test Drive Volkswagen Cuddy: Let's just say that the car is not designed for aggressive driving. The suspension is stiff, especially the rear leaf spring. At the speed of the permitted traffic rules, the car is obedient and stable, excellent informative steering, tenacious brakes, but ... do not forget that the car was originally created for the transportation of goods and, of course, phenomenal handling, you should not expect an instant response of the engine to pressing the accelerator pedal ... In short, the Volkswagen Caddy is for a family car enthusiast who values \u200b\u200bcomfort, stability and reliability.

How much is - sale of Volkswagen Caddy in car dealerships of official dealers in Russia: the price of a family compact van Volkswagen Caddy starts at 758,000 rubles for the basic Caddy Startline and rises to 1,065,800 rubles for the Caddy Highline. Additional seats in the cabin, a long wheelbase, additional equipment, options and accessories can drive the cost of Cuddy far beyond 1,500,000 rubles.
As in many cases, minor Volkswagen Cuddy repairs and simple maintenance can be done by yourself. To buy spare parts and perform comprehensive services - for these issues it is better to contact the official service. By the way, at first glance, the purchase of a Volkswagen Caddy boo from Germany seems to be very profitable, however, in practice, the cars that have passed a huge mileage in the commercial service, getting to the new owners, literally immediately loudly declare their wear and tear and, as a result, the need for repairs, which can result in serious financial spending.