2021 Volkswagen Caddy: Initial Australian details
Volkswagen Australia has released further details of the new-generation Caddy line-up, ahead of its scheduled local launch early in the second half of 2021.
As outlined earlier this month, three body variants will be offered locally: Caddy Cargo, Caddy Crewvan and Caddy People Mover.
In standard-wheelbase Caddy Cargo guise, the rear doors open 51mm wider than before, with long-wheelbase Caddy Maxi models offering sliding doors capable of opening 135mm wider than those fitted to the outgoing model.
The 58mm- and 82mm-wider load compartments on standard Caddy Cargo and Caddy Cargo Maxi models respectively allow the models to house two full-size European pallets.
Volkswagen claims cargo volumes of 3.1 cubic metres for the standard Caddy van, expanding to 3.7 cubic metres in the Caddy Cargo Maxi.
A range of Euro 6-compliant turbo-diesel engines will be offered at launch, with a series of petrol variants to follow later in 2021.
While specific engine details for Australia have yet to be announced, it's likely Volkswagen Australia will offer only the most powerful of the powertrain options offered in Europe, namely a 90kW 2.0-litre turbo diesel and a 84kW 1.5-litre turbo petrol.
European customers are offered a choice of six-speed manual and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmissions, depending on variant. All-wheel drive available on some models, replacing standard-fit front-wheel drive.
Sharing its modular MQB platform with the latest Volkswagen Golf, the new-generation Caddy will touch down in Australia with up to 17 active safety technologies on offer, including rear cross-traffic alert, Emergency Assist and Volkswagen's Level Two semi-autonomous 'Travel Assist' system, including adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist.
A reversing camera will be standard across the Australian range, with European models also featuring blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking and a range of other systems.
The cabin has seen a complete overhaul for the van's fifth generation, with Australian-delivered Caddy models offering a choice of 8.25- or 10-inch infotainment touchscreens with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the availability of a large digital instrument cluster.
The 2021 Volkswagen Caddy will go on sale in Australia early in the second half of 2021.
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