The last time I bought a VW was a Bug in 1970 back in the US a month after being married. It was a dealer's demo and though sticker priced at $1900, I bought it with1700 miles for $1385. It was an iconic simplistic bug (options were am/FM, 2 sideview mirrors, windshield washer, 2 speed wiper and headlight flasher on the steering column mounted headlight on-of stick (just like Porsche)! You couldn't kill it and it became mine permanently 3 years later after the big "D" gave her the Chrysler, house & contents (just after the car was paid off). It saved me during the two oil crises of the 1970's. So fast forward 8 different cars, living single for 30 years and after retiring to another country (France) in 2000 living the retired life there until marrying another (French) wife 39 years after the first marriage. All was well for 10 years until Michele-ma-belle was tired of the 23 year old Peugeôt Partner. She always loved the Golf and wanted one. Okay, now I'm now in my 70's and don't bend well (aches and pains all over) and being over a 6 footer in a land of shrimps, I can't bend and fit into small European (especially French) cars with slanted back windshields. So, we looked at the Golf at VW. ...Ha, Ha, Ha I laughed, as I tried to get into it. Then I noticed the Caddy and looked at the hood design straight on and noticed it looked like the Golf. I pointed it out and she agreed. So we compromised in classic Franco-American style I bought a 2022 Caddy dealer demo loaded with all the bells and whistles with 1200 KM (720 miles), had the dealer back me up in saying it was considered a new car not used (and would reflect this on the title) and instead of paying 41,000 Euros, am paying 33,000 Euros... just in time for another crisis, except this one is possibly a nuclear one!
South Africa - We own the 2.0L diesel 6 speed Caddy Kombi model. We travel mostly in mountainous roads, the torque from the diesel engine comes in handy on these roads and makes the Caddy a pleasure to ride. The vehicle spec in South Africa is much lower, our Caddy have rubber carpets which is actually good as we reside in an area where it rains a lot during the summer months. Our vehicle have 7 seats and comes in handy when additional people travel with us. Built quality is great and road holding is typical VW style, our model is a bit bumpy on the "not so well maintained" roads in South Africa. The only draw back with the 7 seats fitted is the small boot space. Lekker ry!
Thanks for the thorough and informative descriptions of all the relevant stuff. Currently choosing between Caddy Life, Tourneo Connect and Berlingo, to fit my bike in and go on adventures. Currently thinking the Tourneo Connect has everything the Caddy has, but at a lower price point. Enjoyed your presentation style - enthusiastic, but not like you're on speed (like some UA-camrs!)
I bought an mk5 Caddy Life with the expensive infotainment system. I love it and I think there is a distinctness to the Caddy design it looks and feels much more slick than it's quivolents. It's now my fourth Caddy, I love them, I've all MK2, MK3 and MK5. But like the video I find the infortainment system annoying for the same reasons as in the video :)
The Caddy is at the moment on the top of my list for my next car. I have MS and need something to put an electric scooter in the back along with carry things. Plus, I'm into landscape photography and I can camp somewhere then take photos the next morning. I will be taking a LHD as I'm an American living in Germany.
A great review Chris, the good, the could do better and pointing out the warts n all. As I've got older I've moved away from the quicker sporty stuff (there are few places around here that you can enjoy it..... oh and my old bones can let me know in painful ways from firm suspension and pot holes) I now preferring ride comfort and practicality. These vans based on cars based on spaceships based on submarines are now leaking into my future cars of interest. This car has so many great positives but those negatives are big ones for me. If I was going to get a one of this type of car/van or can if you like I think I'd look elsewhere. For now I'll stick with my SUV soft roader, it's comfy, it has plenty of room and I can fold, tilt and tumble all rear seats individually and take them out separately. Thanks for sharing.
Thinking about small indoor painting business as side hustle. By rear space I can see that Caddy offers a lot more vertical space than SUV such as Tucson or Sportage. I am thinking which would type of vehicle would be better. What would you choose?
Unfortunately these suffer from a huge (van and motability) image problem. And it's too easy for a salesman to point a customer at (in VW's case) a Tiguan. See also Honda Jazz
I'll wait til they install more of these petrole points. I do like it, save for the deep glass panel at the back. It would have been nice to see the boot from inside, what the sides and under floor are like. 118 bhp instead of 150 bhp from the 1.5 evo with good torque. That's fine for me. I wonder is it one of those that plonk and bob around until you put some weight in to them. (Plonk and Bob are touring at this moment at a theatre near you!) I'm sure leaf springs are passe by now :) Really excellent and entertaining presenter btw. 👍
never quite understand why vehicles like this don't have horizentally split tailgates so you can have a seat and a rain cover (and need less room to park)
It does not have rear open windows so in sunny weather it will get very hot inside . Its very basic all the things that come fitted on most meters is all options so by getting them added makes it very expensive far far better ford tourneo comes with a lot of basic options as standard and ford tourneo is same car as caddy built in same factory in Poland
I have the equivalent ford grand tourneo connect and it is dangerous, driving and adjusting the temperature and fan control is too fiddly and distracting, adjustment at night is even worse, you can't access the fan control directly it's a two step affair. I can't recommend anyone buy this car for safety sake alone.
@@sunkat76 Basically most of their small fuel saving engines are have big reliability issues , just ask any mechanic 1.4, 1.2, 1.0 turbo and the supercharged ones have very short life. Ofcorse not all engines will fail but the percentage is higher than any other engine they make. The 2.0 versions are more reliable , the 1.8t version has oil consumption issues . You can check online by year model each model series has different issues . They make nice cars, the older 1.6 2.0 1.8 is reliable all none turbo . The diesel engines are solid . I prefere Japanese engines for reliability again none turbo . Biggest issues that caused reliability issues in all manufacturers is economy and emissions.
@@supernova1976 Thank you very much for your prompt reply and info. We have a 2011 VW 1.2 3dr. It consumes a lot supposed to be 35mpg but really it is more like 27mpg at most and I drive well within the speed limit. It is regularly serviced and has just had a replacement exhaust as I noticed it was very rusted (to be expected) and so failed MOT but there had also been an issue with it stopping in the fast lane of a bypass where the fuel pump had just failed and needed a new one. Since then we stopped using E10 fuel and only use E5 fuel the Supreme 99 - noticed much better fuel economy. I have never owned diesel as I thought that there was an issue with VW Golf Diesel reliability. This is even smaller Fox. I will have a look. Thank you again.
@@sunkat76 You are welcome, what is the milage on your VW, fuel economy depends on many factors, highway driving , average speed, city driving , heavey traffic cold weather , hot weather driving style tire pressure , regular servicing , etc.. 35mpg should be achievable easy it should really give you more than 50mpg in the right conditions . For example I can get 35mpg on speeds between 60 and 100 km/h any higher the consumption starts increasing fast. And my car has a 2.5l engine .
@@supernova1976 105603 miles. the tyres were changed recently and whenever it was serviced annually. I usually do 30mph in town and 40mph on B roads. 60 on the bypass or 70mph if overtaking.
My VW Caddy had 12 injectors changed and it has only done 57,000 miles. Never again a VW for me. There is no mention of this in the review even though it is common knowledge in the trade. It is this connection with the vow that prevents me to purchase the Ford. Why do the reviews never give honest views? Perhaps because it is sponsored by the manufacturers and those doing the reviews have sold their souls kissing the backside of those paying them to do the review.
Cool and smart people drive this kind of car!
The last time I bought a VW was a Bug in 1970 back in the US a month after being married. It was a dealer's demo and though sticker priced at $1900, I bought it with1700 miles for $1385. It was an iconic simplistic bug (options were am/FM, 2 sideview mirrors, windshield washer, 2 speed wiper and headlight flasher on the steering column mounted headlight on-of stick (just like Porsche)! You couldn't kill it and it became mine permanently 3 years later after the big "D" gave her the Chrysler, house & contents (just after the car was paid off). It saved me during the two oil crises of the 1970's. So fast forward 8 different cars, living single for 30 years and after retiring to another country (France) in 2000 living the retired life there until marrying another (French) wife 39 years after the first marriage. All was well for 10 years until Michele-ma-belle was tired of the 23 year old Peugeôt Partner. She always loved the Golf and wanted one. Okay, now I'm now in my 70's and don't bend well (aches and pains all over) and being over a 6 footer in a land of shrimps, I can't bend and fit into small European (especially French) cars with slanted back windshields. So, we looked at the Golf at VW. ...Ha, Ha, Ha I laughed, as I tried to get into it. Then I noticed the Caddy and looked at the hood design straight on and noticed it looked like the Golf. I pointed it out and she agreed. So we compromised in classic Franco-American style I bought a 2022 Caddy dealer demo loaded with all the bells and whistles with 1200 KM (720 miles), had the dealer back me up in saying it was considered a new car not used (and would reflect this on the title) and instead of paying 41,000 Euros, am paying 33,000 Euros... just in time for another crisis, except this one is possibly a nuclear one!
South Africa - We own the 2.0L diesel 6 speed Caddy Kombi model. We travel mostly in mountainous roads, the torque from the diesel engine comes in handy on these roads and makes the Caddy a pleasure to ride. The vehicle spec in South Africa is much lower, our Caddy have rubber carpets which is actually good as we reside in an area where it rains a lot during the summer months. Our vehicle have 7 seats and comes in handy when additional people travel with us. Built quality is great and road holding is typical VW style, our model is a bit bumpy on the "not so well maintained" roads in South Africa. The only draw back with the 7 seats fitted is the small boot space. Lekker ry!
great review and hello from a not so sunny UK!
Ek stem saam.. fantastiese bussie.
Thanks for the thorough and informative descriptions of all the relevant stuff. Currently choosing between Caddy Life, Tourneo Connect and Berlingo, to fit my bike in and go on adventures. Currently thinking the Tourneo Connect has everything the Caddy has, but at a lower price point. Enjoyed your presentation style - enthusiastic, but not like you're on speed (like some UA-camrs!)
What a brilliant review of the VW Daddy!
Cheers Oli!
Knee room in the back looks very tight. Any other brand would be condemned for this. But as VW are the darling of the motoring press🙄
Some people (eg myself) never ever have passengers in the back. I’d rather have a double depth boot than rear seats.
I bought an mk5 Caddy Life with the expensive infotainment system. I love it and I think there is a distinctness to the Caddy design it looks and feels much more slick than it's quivolents. It's now my fourth Caddy, I love them, I've all MK2, MK3 and MK5. But like the video I find the infortainment system annoying for the same reasons as in the video :)
The Caddy is at the moment on the top of my list for my next car. I have MS and need something to put an electric scooter in the back along with carry things. Plus, I'm into landscape photography and I can camp somewhere then take photos the next morning. I will be taking a LHD as I'm an American living in Germany.
K nice review, the daddy part at the end was too heart warming!
Glad you enjoyed it
A great review Chris, the good, the could do better and pointing out the warts n all. As I've got older I've moved away from the quicker sporty stuff (there are few places around here that you can enjoy it..... oh and my old bones can let me know in painful ways from firm suspension and pot holes) I now preferring ride comfort and practicality. These vans based on cars based on spaceships based on submarines are now leaking into my future cars of interest. This car has so many great positives but those negatives are big ones for me. If I was going to get a one of this type of car/van or can if you like I think I'd look elsewhere. For now I'll stick with my SUV soft roader, it's comfy, it has plenty of room and I can fold, tilt and tumble all rear seats individually and take them out separately. Thanks for sharing.
Good review, but you forgot to mention that cars like the Caddy and Tourneo (built in Poland in the same factory) are very popular on Motability.
Good point!
Thinking about small indoor painting business as side hustle. By rear space I can see that Caddy offers a lot more vertical space than SUV such as Tucson or Sportage. I am thinking which would type of vehicle would be better. What would you choose?
Good car being one of the last MPVs, but definitely go for a Maxi, as the standard car really doesn’t have enough legroom
Unfortunately these suffer from a huge (van and motability) image problem. And it's too easy for a salesman to point a customer at (in VW's case) a Tiguan. See also Honda Jazz
Great review - thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I'll wait til they install more of these petrole points.
I do like it, save for the deep glass panel at the back.
It would have been nice to see the boot from inside, what the sides and under floor are like.
118 bhp instead of 150 bhp from the 1.5 evo with good torque. That's fine for me.
I wonder is it one of those that plonk and bob around until you put some weight in to them. (Plonk and Bob are touring at this moment at a theatre near you!)
I'm sure leaf springs are passe by now :)
Really excellent and entertaining presenter btw. 👍
never quite understand why vehicles like this don't have horizentally split tailgates so you can have a seat and a rain cover (and need less room to park)
Cost, cost, cost. Ask the executives why who earn from owning growth of shares
@@toyotaprius79 how much would it cost?
Theres a review of this van by someone in South Africa. They seem to get the split tailgate doors for some reason
In continental Europe it's available with split horizontal doors for like £190
@@mando1337 that's just annoying!
It does not have rear open windows so in sunny weather it will get very hot inside . Its very basic all the things that come fitted on most meters is all options so by getting them added makes it very expensive far far better ford tourneo comes with a lot of basic options as standard and ford tourneo is same car as caddy built in same factory in Poland
This is my dream Car.how I pray to own one
What cars have their back glass open anymore? I thought it was only the whole tailgate or nothing.
I hate that trucks lost that feature. My favorite
Something id like to get .
I have the equivalent ford grand tourneo connect and it is dangerous, driving and adjusting the temperature and fan control is too fiddly and distracting, adjustment at night is even worse, you can't access the fan control directly it's a two step affair. I can't recommend anyone buy this car for safety sake alone.
Great review 👌
Glad you liked it
Hired a Renault kangoo 2024 on holiday. It is way way better. Why Renault UK does not sell it here is a mystery. I would buy one immediatly.
Why can't this be a plugin hybrid and full electric?
Compared to the 60 grand I D BUZZ. Why can't the Buzz be like this?
Because people don't want all the extra weight of batteries and extremely limited range. And having to a premium for all these drawbacks...
You get two Caddies for that price (or two grand tourneos)
The Citroen and Peugeot equivalents look better and more practical
Might as well buy a Dacia Jogger for 22k
Rebbi would be also cool, and on subject.
Really like the space and practicality, shame about VW engines , most unreliable small engines for 10 years.
@supernova1976 which engine makes would you prefer or recommend for reliability please?
@@sunkat76 Basically most of their small fuel saving engines are have big reliability issues , just ask any mechanic 1.4, 1.2, 1.0 turbo and the supercharged ones have very short life. Ofcorse not all engines will fail but the percentage is higher than any other engine they make. The 2.0 versions are more reliable , the 1.8t version has oil consumption issues . You can check online by year model each model series has different issues . They make nice cars, the older 1.6 2.0 1.8 is reliable all none turbo . The diesel engines are solid . I prefere Japanese engines for reliability again none turbo . Biggest issues that caused reliability issues in all manufacturers is economy and emissions.
@@supernova1976 Thank you very much for your prompt reply and info. We have a 2011 VW 1.2 3dr. It consumes a lot supposed to be 35mpg but really it is more like 27mpg at most and I drive well within the speed limit. It is regularly serviced and has just had a replacement exhaust as I noticed it was very rusted (to be expected) and so failed MOT but there had also been an issue with it stopping in the fast lane of a bypass where the fuel pump had just failed and needed a new one. Since then we stopped using E10 fuel and only use E5 fuel the Supreme 99 - noticed much better fuel economy. I have never owned diesel as I thought that there was an issue with VW Golf Diesel reliability. This is even smaller Fox. I will have a look. Thank you again.
@@sunkat76 You are welcome, what is the milage on your VW, fuel economy depends on many factors, highway driving , average speed, city driving , heavey traffic cold weather , hot weather driving style tire pressure , regular servicing , etc.. 35mpg should be achievable easy it should really give you more than 50mpg in the right conditions . For example I can get 35mpg on speeds between 60 and 100 km/h any higher the consumption starts increasing fast. And my car has a 2.5l engine .
@@supernova1976 105603 miles. the tyres were changed recently and whenever it was serviced annually. I usually do 30mph in town and 40mph on B roads. 60 on the bypass or 70mph if overtaking.
My VW Caddy had 12 injectors changed and it has only done 57,000 miles. Never again a VW for me. There is no mention of this in the review even though it is common knowledge in the trade. It is this connection with the vow that prevents me to purchase the Ford. Why do the reviews never give honest views? Perhaps because it is sponsored by the manufacturers and those doing the reviews have sold their souls kissing the backside of those paying them to do the review.
i wish i could be excited about anything that isn't electric, or at least hybrid. Since this isn't i'll look at those alternatives you mentioned.
These vans have to carry weight and I wonder whether an engine of more than 122PS should not be an option.
heavy on fuel seats not that comfortable on a long drive "1 hour" abit cluncky after 20-000 miles
Can't lower second row windows. Dealbreaker.
My dads actually Gina buy one 😊
Got bored with the toy cars so turned off.