VW Caddy Maxi gets all-wheel drive

It's available on both seven seater Maxi Life Comfortline and Maxi Van (long wheelbase) variants and brings with it VW's Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG).

The driving force to Caddy 4MOTION's wheels is through the latest generation electronically controlled Haldex clutch. The vehicle will be offered with the efficient 2.0-litre TDI engine, delivering 103 kW of power and 320 Nm of torque at 1,500 to 2,500 rpm. Fuel economy is 6.7 litres/100km for the van, 6.8 for the people carrier.

Both models are fitted with dual sliding doors, as standard. The Caddy range is the only vehicle in its market segment offered with an efficient six-speed Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG) with Hill Start Assist as standard.

The Caddy Maxi's have the Volkswagen family face front section. Both vehicles are around 1850mm high (slightly more for the seven seater) while all models are nearly 1.8 metres wide.

Caddy 4MOTION is equipped with the latest generation stability control, front airbags and daytime-running lights as standard. With the versatile seven-seat Caddy Maxi Life 4MOTION, the second and third rows of seating are removable offerings up to 3,880 litres of cargo capacity.

The interior has precise and clear instruments and a sporty, three spoke steering wheel. The central console now houses user friendly controls for the manual or automatic (Climatronic) air conditioning system.

The all wheel drive models gain a height adjustable central armrest (in the front) and front seats, both of which have been fitted with drawers underneath offering two additional storage compartments.

Standard kit includes additional electronic interfaces, `Climatronic' dual zone air conditioning and a multi-function display (including onboard computer), cruise control, leather steering wheel with multifunction controls, and a Light & Sight package (including dusk sensing headlights with `coming home' function, rain sensing wipers and auto dimming rear view mirror).

Exterior features include roof rails (100 kg load capacity), painted bumpers, 16-inch alloy wheels, a chrome trim set H7 headlights, tinted side windows, tinted rear window and up to 3,880 litres of load space.

Caddy Maxi Van is $36,490 while the seven seater Life is $45,490