Volkswagen Caddy 5 2021 - People's Van (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@MarekDrivesENG]

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[@garethtalbot8950]

Great review Marek.

[@edwarddenmark2393]

I have just bought this car Cddy Maxi Life 2.0TDI DSG (122ps) covered 1500miles so far. I have the infotament one level down or the mid level. This alows all the extras and has a volume nob. only down is the climat has one short cut to access. DSG gearbox is one of the smothest I used BMW or Mercedes. The ride is firm unloade,. But with all the drivers aids is a long distane dream. I find the handerling far beter than the last gen Caddy. This is no hot hatch on narow country the firm ride is most noticable but it is not uncomfortable. If you have 3 dogs and children and regularly cove 320km a day for weekend family visits this is the perfect vehicle. I am averaging 47.6mpg but on the longer runs getting 58.9mpg constant 70mph.

[@CrookedSkew]

Thanks for the comment. We find it useful information to help us understand if we should get this gen version.

[@CrookedSkew]

Nice to see a review by somebody who knows what they're talking about... Thanks.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Thanks!

[@nikku13]

Great review Marek. Without seeing your review I wouldn’t have looked twice at this car, but know I’m seriously considering it. Thanks.

[@ashley0423399993]

Thank you. Great review. I like to hear good and bad things about a vehicle, so that the consumers can make a better decision. Subscribed.

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks for watching!

[@clooperman3745]

@@MarekDrives My daughter bought a brand new Golf at the begining of 2021, it has the all digital dash etc, she dislikes it so much she is selling the Golf and looking for something else (not from VW) she also found the electronic driver aids intrusive!!!!!

[@MarekDrives]

@@clooperman3745 I totally understand her feeling of being overwhelmed with the interface. It's over the top. As far as the driver aids are concerned, I'm used to them, because I spent the last 10 years driving cars with the newest versions of gizmos. I noticed that many drivers, who switch cars every few years, and face the current gen of driver aids, tend to dislike them. Probably because their driving style may be somewhat aggressive. It also depends on the brand and implementation. Some safety features can be adjusted to be less intrusive.

[@valdius85]

I’d love Japanese minivans to have that styling. Minivans are very utilitarian so they fit my outdoor life perfectly.

[@alodge58]

We are currently waiting delivery of our caddy wich has beeb longer than normal due to covid Nice review, and the entertainment system looks like it will get some getting used to. We were impressed with our test drive although we were spoiled with it been a higher spec

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Congrats! Let me know, how it is to live with, once you get used to it.

[@IvanMarkeyev]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@ppc1313]

40k for this? no way!

[@nikolayrayanov2895]

I totally understand the frustration with the infotainment system. It drives me nuts as well. VW is losing a lot of sales because of this shit.

[@tomapopescu2425]

I also don't like the screens insted of normal gages and in general the new tendency of eliminating fizical butons.

[@OutdoorWeekend]

It can convert to camping van!!! Thank you for reviews!! From Denmark.

[@MarekDrives]

I'm going to do California this autumn. Stay tuned.

[@tijdisalles]

@@MarekDrives Yes please

[@aristassis3020]

23 k for candy?and 40 k for a decent one?what where they thinking?

[@RaduB.]

Innovation my... oh my. Madness is indeed the right word! By the way, 0:13... I have to find out what car you were testing. 😀

[@schunkelperser1794]

Cool and honest review! 👍

[@Ostap1974]

It took Apple years to admit that PowerPC is not the best processor in the world and Intel admitting Pentium 4 is a dead end. It took years for BMW to admit they have gone bit too far with custom design and it will take long time for VW to admit the mistake and get the infotainment fixed.

[@freestick19822000]

Nice review 😁👍

[@luckystrike656]

its a shame the industry doesn't invest more in this kind of cars.. Adding just a little nicest interior plastics would make it a perfect vehicle and not a van with glass instead of metal body pannels

[@Llinos35]

Like your review informative humorous will look out for more

[@jsg1448]

I have to say it is beyond me when almost all the journalist community + drivers / customers reject in unison the touch sensitive buttons, multilayer info screen functionalities and other sliders that a company like VW (de facto them imposed on all the other group brands) decides that this is the way to go. French manufacturers all back pedalling on this. Warum?? On a totally different note, Marek, I can't wait for your review of the Citroën Ami

[@MarekDrives]

We won't get the Ami in Poland :(

[@AliHijazi]

Great review as usual, and i knew you will be able to install the seats after all it's made in Poland 😉

[@kevinn1158]

We should cherish our knobs... LOL Day made, thank you Marek! What can I say about a box on wheels? Nothing. Not sure how you found so much to talk about. Bravo!

[@MarekDrives]

🤣 this is actually one of or THE bestseller in this segment in Europe. Vans like these are what pickup trucks are to North America :)

[@pjmoody]

It seems like a lot of the renowned VW quality has gone. What a shame.

[@panosmosxos3546]

Marek i see your reviews ...your speech is brilliant.....pls can you write ...wich is the best family car for 3 kids ?your best van ..and your best suv (bsuv ? Thanx 😁

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks. Apparently there isn't much choice, when you want three independent rear seats with isofix, so Sharan/Alhambra or maybe S-Max, but the sliding doors on the VW seem like a bonus.

[@mudman189]

Finally!!!!

[@philipthorpe774]

Looking at a new vehicle in this category, and I do like VW, prices not so much but build quality and styling on them is general better. Having said this i think the caddy as missed the mark with the rear seating configuration. They should have introduced a 3 individual rear seater configuration to maximise load space modularity. Shame because now this puts this vehicle out of consideration. But great review thank you.

[@littlemisssunshine2931]

Totally agree it should be three individual seats in the second row so anyone can lift them out and to make the car more versatile.

[@haydenfyfe885]

A nice van that is called Volkswagen Caddy the 5th generation and it has loads of room and if look at this one it might be a little bit delusional, the wheelbase is long but the length is the same.

[@saif1002]

good review

[@miro3463]

In Slovakia, Caddy is at least 4k pricier than Berlingo/Combo/Rifter. Is it any better at all?

[@MarekDrives]

If you want all the electronic goodies, it's better. If you just need a car to carry cement, it's only more expensive.

[@3rij794]

this or vw touran ?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Assuming you don't need to carry something that fits on a euro pallet, but you want a good family car, I'd go with the Touran. And hurry, because there won't be a next generation.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

What Polish county or city is PO on the registration plate?

[@MarekDrives]

It's Wielkopolskie Province, capital of which is Poznań. This is where the VW's factory in Poland is located.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

OK then.

[@dalibormilic139]

This infotainment system actually stoped me buying and even considering for time being anything from VW including Škoda or SEAT. When I was buying new car last year I went on a test drive with new Octavia and Leon and ended up buying a Honda ( admitedly not just because it had physical buttons but it also drives better) - for comparison my best friend bought Leon and my boss bought Octavia and they had nothing but problems with infotainment in the meantime. That's why my brother ended up buying Hyundai I 30 this year. So there you go VW - two disgrunteled custemers and two potential customers lost because someone (cough CEO cough) had a brief stint at Tela.

[@metoo3773]

Could not agree more. Was recently looking for an electric or hybrid car, but everything vw and Skoda has those fiddly to use infotainments and no quick way to control the temperature. Which is something I want to do without looking and not be playing around with eyes off the road. So ended up, with a camry hybrid which has been amazing. If VW were perhaps apple they could make something so simple and intuitive using touchscreens but this is a car company, so it is what it is...

[@jcdenton3062]

Most of VW buyers are older people and businessman. It is their way to "introduce" their cars to younger population.

[@masies6202]

I agree some educated ass didn't consult with the people with common sense. Just rolled of a car that is so difficult to operate. Eish,,, sometimes i wonder if a degree really helps????

[@nintendoatarikiller]

7:20 I cherish my knob every night

[@mckeon1960]

Good review, can you use just one seat in the rear of you like instead of the 3 thank you. Don't know why people want a computer as a dash, hands free for phone, maps and radio is enough

[@joja2174]

40K for the 2.0 version is a bit expensive

[@valdius85]

“It’s not all bad, it’s mostly bad” Hahaha. :)

[@adrianromero92]

Este auto está descartado como vehículo para pasajeros en el momento que las plazas traseras no se pueden abrir las ventanas... en la Kangoo y Rifter si se pueden...

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Sí, pero en Kangoo no se pueden plegar los asientos traseros sin mover el asiento del conductor hacia adelante. Entonces apenas cabe detrás del volante.

[@adrianromero92]

@@MarekDrivesENG estoy hablando de vehículos de pasajeros, para que voy a plegar los asientos si hay gente sentada?

[@adrianromero92]

@@MarekDrivesENG por cierto he visto videos donde si se ve que hay que mover el asiento pero luego puedes volver a ponerlo en su sitio, no tienes porque ir “pegado” al volante.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Es una furgoneta combinada. Lo compras para llevar cosas para tu negocio durante el día y para llevar a tu familia los fines de semana.

[@sergeyeremin8764]

Good review, Marek, thanks for not having chosen yet another compact crap. As for the car, hope that finally a shorter base would be sufficient to place second row passengers cuz the 4th gen wasn’t roomy enough back there.

[@EnergiawBuforze]

Szukam vana ale takiego żeby był jak najbardziej komfortowy dla osób siedzących z tyłu Ktoś ma jakiś pomysł?

[@MarekDrives]

To raczej nie w tym segmencie. Multivan albo Klasa V - oba jako salonki i wtedy da się przeżyć. Ale na koniec dnia to nadal dostawczaki.

[@alvydasz]

I can’t imagine how anyone will start tuning this generation of caddy.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I don't know. It would look good slammed :)

[@electricwhirl5175]

Interesting they underpowered engines (compared to other models), because they understand they have to deliver reliability. It's somehow awkward these days :D

[@MarekDrives]

I imagine it's also got to do with emissions. If you want to advertise higher load capacity, you have to take into account how that affects emissions.

[@electricwhirl5175]

@@MarekDrives yea, you might be true. I had old Peugeot from 2009 and it came with 2.0Hdi with 120,136 and 163hp. The 120hp model comes without DPF, but more powerful models come with DPF.

[@MrNordlandfahrer]

Some drivers are already overwhelmed with a manual gearshift, what they do for accidents with this virtual cockpit display shi"""? 50% are already unable to connect their phone to Bluetooth...

[@rileypart1]

I think VW should bring the Caddy to the States it’s would be selling like hot cakes. 8:32 Subaru XV lol

[@MarekDrives]

Yeah, we take whatever's available at the track to use as our camera car. The XV is a terrible car :)

[@rileypart1]

@@MarekDrives well... I could agree I used had a Subaru Crosstrek aka XV for 3 years then I return it’s was a leased it’s was nice car except very underpowered and lack of cargo space. For camera vehicle would highly recommend, Forester or Outback more suitable in cargo area.

[@MarekDrives]

It's free. Beggars can't be choosers :)

[@rileypart1]

@@MarekDrives your XV was free!?! Damn I wish Subaru give me a free car 😭

[@Aprill264]

@@rileypart1 "we take whatever's available at the track to use as our camera car", on his first comment in this thread

[@TheLisarazou]

7:18 word

[@rubioe3067]

As you... it's not for me... nice vehicle but the sistem computer put me on the position to avoid that VW

[@rileypart1]

VW Caddy look nice but uhmm... Wish they have done is doing like a 2-tone color just Toyota what they on CH-R.

[@scotty7]

What comes out must come in again, placing bet that reinstall won't be pleasant but possible.

[@MarekDrives]

You're right. However I recall the seat I removed out from the Mercedes Vito. I took it back to the press fleet office in the trunk. They were not amused, because they already knew how hard it's going to be reinstalling it :)

[@scotty7]

@@MarekDrives Renault Espace seats were the deal. I remember installing them a few times as a weak teenager.

[@MarekDrives]

Those were the days...

[@christianronn5301]

North Americans with their fancy minivans with foldable seats are laughing at VW:s miserable solution.

[@MarekDrives]

It's about maximizing cargo area. Those fancy drop-in-the-floor seats take up space. Also in the end this is a commercial vehicle turned into a people carrier.

[@RichardVemvillveta]

Ive got a Caddy (2022) and I absolutely hate everything about it.

[@bogospel]

40.000 euros? That is rav 4 full option money. You have to be a really big vw fan to buy this. If you want a caddy , just buy a dacia dokker.

[@MarekDrives]

Depends who you're buying it for. If you want your crew to trash it around a building site for two years, then you buy a Dokker. If you're going to be driving it long distance for 5 years, see clients, etc., then you buy a Caddy (or better yet the new Kangoo).

[@HIpigoRE1]

Ahh these USB type C sockets for sure will go busted very soon. They are not durable at all after a long usage. Nothing compared to the conventional USB type.

[@masies6202]

Whoever designed it didn't think. My caddy alltrack is a stunner more power, good looks, cheaper, stronger, easier to use, these designs have no common sense, and common sense, is not common at all....

[@md2336]

whay you so small and like dwarf. Caddy is to big for you. Till now u buy 6 caddys and it was wear useful

[@Hause442]

Weak presentation

[@JB-se2ef]

I don’t like it ☹️