| Volkswagen Caddy | |
|---|---|
2015 Caddy after improvements | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group |
| Also called | Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup SEAT Inca (1996-2004) Volkswagen Van Ford Tourneo Connect (2021–present) |
| Production | 1980–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Leisure activity vehicle (M) |
| Body style | 3-/4-doorvan 3-doorpanel van 4-doorMPV 2-doorcoupé utility |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive /four-wheel-drive (4motion) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volkswagen Type 147 |
| Successor | Volkswagen Taro (for pickup models, after 1995) Volkswagen Amarok |
TheVolkswagen Caddy is avan produced byVolkswagen in four generations since 1979.
The first generation Caddy was built from 1979 until 1996. It was based on theVolkswagen Golf Mk1.[1]
InNorth America, Volkswagen launched theVolkswagen Rabbit Pickup,[1] it was made from 1978 to 1984.
The second generation was made from 1995 to 2004. Two models were available: a van based on theVolkswagen Polo Mk3,[2] and apickup truck based on theŠkoda Felicia.[3][4][1]
The third generation was built from 2003 to 2020.[5] It is based on theVolkswagen Golf Mk5.
In 2004, Volkswagen launched a leisurevehicle called theCaddy Life.[6]
In 2010[7] and 2015,[note 1][9][1] the model was improved at the front and back, It had a new grille, new bonnet, new bumper and new headlamps.
The fourth generation Caddy was launched in October 2020.[10][11] The van version is also calledCaddy Cargo[12] andCaddy Commerce[13] and the leisure vehicle is called theCaddy Life..[14] It is based on theVolkswagen Golf Mk8.
In 2021, theFord Tourneo Connect was launched, it is a Volkswagen Caddy Life with a different badge and different interior.
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