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Pretty sharp looking Euro special. Like the color. Roof height looks a little low to me. Also don't like the hatch back style door, the transits are much more versital. Also another awesome 6 or 7 spd. trans/diesel combo delivering 49 mpg.

http://www.motorward.com/2011/01/2011-vw-caddy-range-extended/

http://www.motorward.com/2010/07/2011-volkswagen-caddy-van-revealed/

Check em out.

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If they make a barn door rear version, it could be a legit competitor to the TC, and VW already has TDI diesel infrastructure here to support bringing them over. I'll keep my eyes open, since nearly everyone does high altitude testing around here (I've been seeing full size Transits testing up here for over a year, now)

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I'm not a huge fan of the older ones, which strike me as odd-looking (much like the Escort vans and Fiesta-based Courier that predated the TC). But the recent model seems like a nice, traditional-looking van:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Caddy#Caddy_Typ_2K_.282004-present.29

I've seen some that were modded and they actually look pretty cool.

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I had a chance to see the Caddy up close last summer in Germany. It compares very well with the Transit Connect in size and features. There's also a "Caddy Life" variant that's a bit more plush inside (more for personal use than commercial use).

I doubt VW will ever bring it over to North America, and if they do, they'll leave the TDI behind. They're more interested in building bland sedans now to boost sales. I'm sure it will work for them, but as far as I'm concerned, my next vehicle is going to be a Transit Connect.

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I had a chance to see the Caddy up close last summer in Germany. It compares very well with the Transit Connect in size and features. There's also a "Caddy Life" variant that's a bit more plush inside (more for personal use than commercial use).

I doubt VW will ever bring it over to North America, and if they do, they'll leave the TDI behind. They're more interested in building bland sedans now to boost sales. I'm sure it will work for them, but as far as I'm concerned, my next vehicle is going to be a Transit Connect.

Actually if VW brings the Caddy here, they will for sure bring the TDI. VW unlike Ford has a trained dealer network and parts supplies in the USA for their small diesel engines. The TDI would give VW an edge over Ford and all of the other small size work van manufacturers--the little diesel would be the key to their success.

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Actually if VW brings the Caddy here, they will for sure bring the TDI. VW unlike Ford has a trained dealer network and parts supplies in the USA for their small diesel engines. The TDI would give VW an edge over Ford and all of the other small size work van manufacturers--the little diesel would be the key to their success.

Having experienced technicians ready to service the engine is definitely a plus (and one of the strongest arguments I've heard against a Transit Connect diesel in North America). The other thing to consider, though is the emissions laws over here. The 2.0 litre TDI only meets the emissions standards if it is lightly loaded. So, in a Golf or Jetta it's ok, but anything Tiguan or bigger it would likely need urea injection (Blue-whatever VW calls it), which in turn means some extra engineering work for VW, and added expense and trouble for an operator of said vehicle. I really like diesels. I enjoy driving them and working on them, so while I'm disappointed that there aren't more over here, I can see why that is.

Plus the NHTSA and Transport Canada might be mandating a recall on the TDI for high pressure fuel pump failures. I'm watching closely to see how that pans out.

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