The Caddy is available with four diesel engines, of 75/102/110/140hp in both 1.6 and 2.0 capacities.
It has two formats, SWB and Maxi, as in the previous version. All Caddys now have ESP as standard, a first in the Irish market in the vehicle class.
The latest Caddy has a completely new front end, reflecting the current corporate 'face' of Volkswagen. The operator's area has also been changed, gaining new instruments, steering wheel and other details from both the Golf and Passat passenger cars.
Daylight Running Lights are standard on all versions and options are adaptive cornering lights and a radio/navigation system.
The SWB has a single sliding side door as standard, and the Maxi gets two such doors.
Paul Burke of VW Commercials Ireland says the 102hp engine is likely to be the most popular power unit, but the availability of the 75hp unit will extend the entry level sales potential.
Caddy has consistently been at the top of its segment in Ireland since the current format panel van was launched in 2004. Over that time, more than 11,800 units have been sold. Around 10 percent of sales are in the Maxi format.
A 4Motion AWD version is scheduled, as is a CNG variant, and a BlueMotion high fuel efficiency version will have a fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km, CO2 emissions of 129g/km and a range of 1,176kms. Available in mid-2011, the premium for the BlueMotion variant will be just €500.
DSG automated manual gearboxes are available on some versions.
Five- and 7-seat MPV versions will also be available.
