The new Caddy Maxi from £12,650
Price £12,650
A new class of compact van is now available. The new Caddy Maxi is 470 mm longer than the Caddy and offers an extra 1.0 m³ load volume and up to 80 kg extra payload – meaning a 4.2 m³ load volume and a payload of up to 800 kg. It is available in three derivatives: a panel van; a five-seat window van with a second row of seats; and the Life – an MPV with seven seats in three rows. Insurance group ratings are 4A for Caddy Maxi vans and 6E (104 PS) or 8E (140 PS) for the Life.
A choice of powerful turbodiesel engines includes: the 1.9-litre TDI PD 104 PS which is available with a five-speed manual or Volkswagen’s advanced six-speed DSG gearbox with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter); and the new 2.0-litre TDI PD 140 PS engine with DPF and six-speed manual gearbox.
Specification on all models includes:-
- Remote central locking
- Radio and CD
- Front and rear anti-roll bars
- ABS anti-lock braking system
- EBC (Engine Braking Control)
- EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)
- TCS (Traction Control System)
- ESP Plus (Electronic Stabilisation Programme Plus), which includes DSR (Driver Steering Response) and a trailer stabilisation function, is an affordable option
- Generous overhead storage area
- Two in-dash storage trays
- Centre console with four drinks holders and more storage space
- Sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle
- Full height, solid bulkhead, half-height side lining in painted hardboard
- Rear wing doors
The list of options available for all models includes alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, a leather trimmed, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and heated front seats. Separate options for the panel and window vans include air conditioning, an ‘electric pack’ with electric windows and heated, adjustable door mirrors, or an ‘appearance pack’ with body-coloured bumpers and wing mirrors.