zepper Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 (edited) 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. Edited January 12, 2011 by zepper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breknraj Posted January 13, 2011 Share Posted January 13, 2011 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepper Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share Posted January 13, 2011 Oh wow, the transit vans?? I was really hoping they would come over here and eliminate the E150 and silence the competition. They are such cool looking vans. Where is "around here"? Colorado? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azdamay Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
breknraj Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Yep, Summit County, Colorado. If you keep your eyes open around here, you'll see just about everything at least a year before it comes out for sale. I saw my first TCs about 3 years ago, when they were testing here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunno Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepper Posted February 1, 2011 Author Share Posted February 1, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunno Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbeast Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 Anyone any idea whether or not the Caddy si coming here or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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