VW Caddy van review with Edd China - a VW Golf dressed as a van? | What Car?

[@robertgarland9342]

The Caddy is an amazing little van. I worked as a courier driver for the local council and when they first gave me the Caddy I thought what a piece of (censored) Then after just one day of driving it my mind changed very quickly. The little 1.9L turbo Diesel had more than enough grunt to pull around the near one tonne of library books it was carrying every day and it could still keep up with the traffic and speed limits with all that weight onboard. Plus it could still do around 850 Kms to a tank of fuel. I drove it for 3 years before the council upgraded our fleet to a Hyundai ILoad. I miss that little caddy.

[@Tarek20x]

Ever experience any mechanical issues with it?

[@robertgarland9342]

@@Tarek20x Surprisingly It never suffered any major mechanical problems over the 3 odd years I was using it. It just kept on going everyday. By the time it was replaced with the iLoad it had over 300 thousand Kms on it. It was the best little workhorse I ever had and the best bit was it was just so much fun to drive.

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

Those are the vans I buy at 300,000km. A light workhorse that was a fleet vehicle is great. You know maintenance is up to date and you dont need replace many parts shortly after purchase.

[@ZumbaPumba]

Hi EDD Welcome Back - Great to see you again....

[@bjw509]

It's all well and good having lane assist, led screens and adaptive cruise control, but the biggest issue van drivers face now days which I know can't be tested by Edd is.. 'Will my tools still be in it at the end of the day?' Van security (I'm looking directly at you Ford!) Is frankly awful, the amount of transits and transit connects that get broken into with the hole under the door lock method is unbelievable, it's almost Criminal (pun intended).

[@richardb6305]

Hi Edd, keep up the good work on KZbin. A review of vans for tall people would be very useful (think you might be the right person to do it)

[@EinkOLED]

The golf mk 8 does seem to have van like quality.

[@Liamofloin]

He didn't mention that the Maxi cargo area is smaller than the old version. He made us think that the area is bigger. Strange that, these reviewers are not reviewers at all, they are promoters/advertisers! The van is supplied by the VW Press Office after all.

[@PKENDIK]

Front looks better than golf 8's

[@Neyghene]

I drove a 2014 Caddy Maxi for a year and I never felt comfortable. Am I supposed to sit in van or car position? lol Love the way they look, loved seeing dozens of them on the road, but the ride never felt great, with the rear leaf springs. I got a T4 now, 26 years old, 210tkm, and I genuinely find it more comfortable to drive. It's even 10cm shorter than the Maxi, easy city parking The new model took some getting used to, but my eyes have adjusted to the current decade and I guess I'm starting to like it. Hope it has a bit of a smoother feel.

[@aye3678]

Ed is a legend!

[@adamlytle2615]

Add this to the ever growing list of vehicles that are frustratingly not available in North America. Would love to have long wheelbase version to convert into makeshift camper van (ie, toss a mattress in the back)

[@s.hoffman7205]

Never understand why it is a advantage that these modern vans become like a luxury car with painted bumpers and vulnerable interios. They are supposed to be a working horse. Give that green Caddy to a crew of plasterers and look how it looks after a year of use...

[@oldgreggscreamybaileys6618]

Tbf plasterers aren’t going to be purchasing a van like this, they would probably get a cheap van like a combi or connect rather than spend 30k plus on a nice caddy.

[@pinut187]

No then you don’t understand it.

[@sparkmeister4706]

Caddys are bought by real tradesmen. not scruffy plasterers. they cannot fit board's in for a start. Some of us want comfort.

[@rtownz251251]

I personally drive a 2016 caddy currently and ordered this new one last week. It’s also my personal car so I’d like it to be a luxury vehicle. Meanwhile I can also carry all my working equipment (cleaning and delivery of paper towels, toilet paper, soap etc. All clean materials mostly). So for me this is a good balance.

[@PiOfficial]

I'm a site manager but often need to tools with me this sort of luxury and car like handling is exactly what I want.

[@diamond21450]

It is great to see you again, keep up the great work, legend.

[@autonewstv86]

I love these reviews, This is really entertaining, Great Video

[@terrywalker348]

Thanks Edd, I have a 10yr old Vauxhall Astra Sportive Van at the moment and I found your review very informative. One question, do they come with a rear view camera? Many thanks.

[@yesii2340]

Optional extra, €345 in ireland.

[@Mr_Cholmondley_Warner]

“Redesign makes it look better” 🤣

[@ST-ur7oh]

Messed up the styling. Looks like a citroen berlingo from 1997

[@MrMarkwatkinson]

I have 2014 caddy and it has electric power steering! Not sure why he keeps going on like its a new thing 😂

[@H.K_R]

It’s a new steering system rather that a new feature It’s been on caddy’s since 2006

[@mohamedms2472]

@@H.K_R 2004 to be more precise, they have changed the rear suspension system from leaf springs to panhard suspension system

[@justaguy5947]

@@mohamedms2472 and new Peugeot/Citroen is way better and chipper.

[@konradrachlewicz8897]

Hello Edd. I'm going to purchase the new caddy and your review has been very helpful! Thank you, keep up the good work!

[@ceejbee]

I had a 2016 Caddy and it was really well spec'd and it was based on a Touran rather than a Golf......pretty sure that was the case 😉

[@afcgeo882]

It (Typ 2K) was based on both, actually. 50% of modules came from the Touran and 50% from the Golf Mk5.

[@bartonarcade]

how do you remove the speed limiter . when i bought someone had set it at 65 miles hour 2022 please Edd

[@JohnPooley-te9ei]

Edd..I have a short wheel base 2017 Caddy Van Diesel TDI & I'm struggling to get the correct bonnet protector for this model. The registration is as FOLLOWED PK67FHB & I also require for my caddy van wind & rain protectors for drivers side & passenger side...I'm at my witts end in wanting to buy & resolve the above issue's. Please EDD I'M ASKING U..FOR WHERE TO BUY quality buying & Resolving.

[@bartonarcade]

how do you remove the speed limiter . when i bought someone had set it at 65 miles hour

[@gorraksmashskull]

Was the digital dash not an option? I ordered one last week with that

[@koers6]

Yes. And keyless entry, heated seats, rear camera, parking sensors front, etc

[@encodersofia]

Rick Ross: I park the Caddy in the living room

[@edsmith4821]

That could be Cadillac But im on ur page yo

[@juvalighter]

Is there a model that doesn't have two split back door?

[@andrewlace]

If vw Australia hears this please give us the 6 speed manual in Australia. My left foot needs to be involved. Caddy has been electric steering since at least 2011. I suspect they've recalibrated the new steering system.

[@grandaurore]

If the NOx emission of this caddy5 diesel version pass the Euro7 standard, 30mg/km? Since the euro7 will put in force by 2025.

[@inversions1588]

Does anyone know of the horrendous injector problem from the 1.6 MK3 Caddy era was solved by the time the MK4 Caddy was introduced? 
If yes I presume the injectors on the MK5 Caddy Commerce must be at last fit for purpose?

[@maxnewts]

I wonder if they’re considering putting the 1.4tsi with electric setup here for fun idea maybe

[@okellodennis1199]

I love Edd, he should continue with the show

[@tombrehony6277]

Is this related to a transit connect..?

[@joegardener4296]

Hi edd my name is Joe I live in dublin. Can you do a review on the toyota hilux single cab as I can not find any. Buying a new 1 in October 2023. Thanks

[@Skiptomysoul-l7c]

Hi Edd, missed u since u leave wheeler dealer. By the way, Edd really makes every car looks small.

[@johnfahmy1297]

I would love to see the vw caddy passenger review pleasee

[@marks-0-0]

And the new Caddy Camper

[@johnfahmy1297]

@@marks-0-0 yes please

[@minorearthmajorsky1476]

10:08 oh god 😭

[@martinward6464]

Are the front fog lights only on the European caddy model?, they don't seem to be on any of the new Caddys I have seen here in Ireland.

[@pauleynon5149]

Excellent show be watching every week

[@scooterphil1961]

hi does caddy pro cargo have a rear camera as i cant see it on the video clip

[@acementalcase3586]

No camera no decent speakers it’s a plastic van

[@bmw518rijder]

@@acementalcase3586 My caddy ( style version in Holland) has a rear view camera and good sound

[@bassmanjura]

It is a great car but the PSA/Toyota quarteto will still be better selling just because they are cheaper and that matters for most companies.

[@Mr.Monta77]

I love my Caddy Eco Fuel 2.0.

[@mikebird7161]

The Mercedes Sprinter has wireless Apple Car Play.

[@philtucker1224]

Hi Ed, interesting that they’ve given the new model indented body panels again, presumably to increase rigidity and reduce booming. Got to be the 1.5 petrol now for the uk I guess as most big companies are going non diesel but I’m concerned that there has been no mention of an SCH, PHEV or Electric version...- why are they taking so long? 🤔

[@Duxhorne]

I’m guessing because of packaging and battery run times. Not to mention the vag group has been working on bio fuels for some time now so hopefully they won’t have to deduct load space for battery’s if they can put the bio fuels into the mass market 🤷‍♂️

[@ShorrockPeter]

Great work true legendary man never forgot 👍♥️

[@JohnPooley-te9ei]

Nice1..EDD & thank u

[@reruedamotor7514]

Hi Edd. I've seen your videos. You make very good van reviews. It would be very good if you did an review of the Renault Master. It is a very good van Congratulations!!! And very good luck in your new job.

[@Charles_Mulberry_7977]

Sounds like Edd likes him some Jammie Dodgers!

[@pavletrnic1433]

This man hasnt aged a second since the early wheeler dealer days

[@jamiewitham351]

You can easily spec the commerce pro up to 38k with extras like winter pack and real spare wheel, nothing too fancy. That's Golf R money.

[@afcgeo882]

Can’t make money in a Golf R.

[@jamiewitham351]

@@afcgeo882 you can if you buy the estate and fold back seats down. I was just pointing out how expensive Caddy vans have become. My first Caddy was a 2010 sport line and I'm currently driving a 2019 DSG 140 ps Highline with a few options. The residule is strong, but the replacement cost, like for like has gone through the roof

[@afcgeo882]

@@jamiewitham351 You’re not going to trash a Golf R.

[@AKEV06]

Edd ile sanayide bir gün geçirmek isterdim .d

[@netako]

I don't understand why they didn't bother hiding the sliding door rails just like the previous one...

[@dagnisabols7530]

That's one part what I really hate. Can't even believe.

[@noelkavanagh3507]

Just here for Edd.

[@davidbailey533]

Vauxhall combo peugeot partner citroen berlingo all same now

[@MOSSFEEN]

& Toyota Proace City

[@davidbailey533]

@@MOSSFEEN true forgot that one

[@ciaranm8772]

Better vans than the Caddy

[@bencrosbie]

Yeah they’re piles of junk too

[@MOSSFEEN]

@@bencrosbie And what do you drive

[@MrMrJOhannen]

What happend with the sleek and sporty design language? I loved how they integrated the upper ends of the doors so seamlessly into the body. The smooth angle between the hood and windshield. The large double heated rear windows with great visability, where they hid the rear wiper arm motor. The antenna makes a comeback on the roof? They must have fired their design chief and tried to make a car anyways. The classic shifter was PRACTICAL. As a commercial van should be.

[@dagnisabols7530]

New caddy van is a bit disappointing. Sides looks like 1980. Side door rail is chunky and can't cover anymore. Fog lights not available. Antenna not integrated in windscreen. Can go on and on. Even with top spec you can't change that cheap look. Wait... And new Ford will be caddy with different badge.

[@patrickmaughan2263]

Vw Transporter all the way

[@paultaylor9652]

Too much competition now, and it doesn't stand out, apart from in that colour Edd.

[@dorsetwurzle]

What’s good here is that Edd fails to mention that you DONT get auto wipers on the Commerce Pro, or orientation lighting. In fact, the central electrics modules are in Transport mode when delivered to customers! Volkswagen are also incredibly happy to sell you one, but when you tell them parts that your vehicle should have are not enabled and their fingers go in the ears and YOU are wrong, not Volkswagen! Other that this and all the glitches and dunbass touch controls this is a great van. Volkswagen just need to start listening to customers rather than feeding them a ton of BS!

[@bosse641]

Like it. Very nice and handy little van. Would love to own one.

[@maniveiszadeh8030]

Your TikTok reference was a quality dad joke :)

[@nothingmuch.3014]

19 safety systems & they don't include an alarm as standard? What is this, the noughties?

[@therealunclevanya]

I had a Caddy Maxi, they used mostly Touran and Polo bits, so big change here

[@afcgeo882]

50% Touran and 50% Golf Mk5. No Polo bits.

[@afcgeo882]

It seems the long wheel base, 120bhp AWD version will make a good mini camper van.

[@brianbickle7395]

There is one

[@afcgeo882]

@@brianbickle7395 I know, the California, but it’s too expensive and poorly designed. They’re all esthetics over utility.

[@acementalcase3586]

So would a hearse

[@afcgeo882]

@@acementalcase3586 The headroom would be very limited in a hearse, but I’ve seen people do it.

[@martontichi8611]

hey you're the guy from discovery channel

[@rossnparfitt]

Looks like the combo c

[@acementalcase3586]

It is a combo c all vans are the same now Different manufacturers different style

[@fernandoroldan2288]

Love Edd Best guy great review.

[@mikesheehan308]

The new transit connect will be based on there caddy. ford-vw-caddy

[@acementalcase3586]

Same as the transporter and trannust

[@Alloonney]

Unfortunately yes.... Because the Fords steering much much better.

[@marshalllucky]

Edd, I dont like jammie dodgers but I am partial to happy faces , will that be ok as a substitute?

[@lukasvrana6388]

I own Mk4 110kW(150hp) - not sure I like this one. Future upgrade will be probably different car

[@bmw518rijder]

You will be disappointed with the new 122bhp engine. Its much slower then the old 150 bhp engine with the old 6 speed gearbox.

[@lukasvrana6388]

@@bmw518rijder that is what I am worrying :/

[@dp8685]

50l fuel tank is poor. Only vehicles with smaller tanks are hybrids but these get more range due to battery.

[@afcgeo882]

50L is plenty for Diesel.

[@jeffdowiyogo4295]

What is a Jammy dodger??

[@bartonarcade]

Caddy van 2022 10,000 miles auto pro been back 3 times to main dealer problems with digital instrument cluster monitor . Hear a clicking sound may be 6/8 times over a week then says SOS EMERGENCY CONTACT DEALER . Taken in to dealer (reset) so they say not got a direct answer to the problem and why this happens . Happened again this week this time says loading setting's been on this for the past 4 days ROUND AND ROUND . Had no radio no aircon and also a new light central warning amber colour . For a new vehicle more problems them i have ever had going back again on 16/1/23 . Driven caddy's for over 20 years ANY ANSWERS OR JUST A BAD BUY

[@peterjohnson4006]

Nice transit

[@ciaranm8772]

The PSA Berlingo/ Partner is a much better van

[@acementalcase3586]

How do you work that out !

[@Alloonney]

The Transit Connect is also better

[@Synth2000]

Pity that PSA messed up with the adblue

[@robans]

Its definitly not, we have Berlingo in our company and its awful, seats are just one peace of spunge screwed to the chasis and driving position is like in a bus.

[@oldgreggscreamybaileys6618]

They really messed up the new caddy, it looks terrible.

[@PiOfficial]

Weird I think it's the best looking van to date.

[@forgottenknowledge8917]

It looks too much like a car. I prefer the 2007 model which I have. I use it as a daily, for work, and for camping and or travelling. You'd be surprised where I've taken the van. I go where jeeps go. Lol

[@bmw518rijder]

I have the new caddy maxi cargo with 122 bhp but my old caddy (MK4) with 150 bhp whas mutch better. The importaned functions where physical buttons and not that crappy touch buttons in the display hiding in some menu.

[@staffh3815]

Had 2 caddys 1 gearbox died on 70000 the other turbo on 30000

[@jamesonpatrolagain6975]

Using these vans for work, not fit for purpose. The last version was much better. A couple of the vans needed gearbox replaced after few thousand miles and some coolant leaks

[@lukegomersall9941]

Funny you should say that, my last gen one died at 9000 miles and 3 years old requiring a new ECU...

[@JoJo-zj6qf]

Where have u been?...

[@teatimetel174]

crazy price for a van.

[@GregsMowing]

Early caddy was based on a polo

[@acementalcase3586]

That flat bed

[@GregsMowing]

@@acementalcase3586 and the mk1 and mk2 vans. The one where they took a polo and put a box on the back.

[@meyersmeyers9030]

Hit love you edd china un petit coucou de France 👍

[@YewBoy]

its bleddy severus snape

[@nicks2528]

IMO not as pretty side on now as it has lost slab sides

[@herbiecostello5408]

First caddy was actually polo based

[@kretsche9990]

Nopey Golf MK1 platform. Former VW employee.

[@herbiecostello5408]

@@kretsche9990 OK you must be a bit older than me, see what you mean, second gen was polo based, same front, same dash etc

[@TR-es3lj]

Ed in da chin wanna see the caddy is based on a golf....never

[@oliverstemp9132]

The Second Caddy was based on the SEAT Ibiza, with the Caddy pickup based on the Skoda Felicia

[@Just1Cornetto]

STILL no electric variant. They were talking about this three years ago...................

[@JamesAllmond]

That's one we'll never get...

[@GreenPasture1]

Electric steering is vague compared to hydraulic one. Mate, you just read the vw leaflets without thinking what you're saying...

[@Alloonney]

Thats why i love the Transit Connect... It drives so much better with electric powersteering..... But hydraulic powersteering is almost always better.

[@deanoboland]

👍👍👍

[@jaume7634]

Beautyfull screen area 😍

[@sach046]

Caddy mk1 and mk2 were based on the Polo not golf

[@kretsche9990]

Nope

[@acementalcase3586]

The jetta

[@Cous1nJack]

More a transit connect in a dress.

[@mrlover4310]

If you purchase a van it should be able to carry load it doesn't carry much.

[@afcgeo882]

To be fair, most don’t load them with much weight.

[@mrlover4310]

@@afcgeo882 true but its good to have remember businesses change over the time. you got to adapt and it's hard to adopt when you've got a van that doesn't carry much weight when others in its size does.

[@afcgeo882]

@@mrlover4310 It really depends on your business. That’s why different vans exist, right? Pick what’s best for you.

[@gsum1000]

Keyless entry, stupid great eyesore of a screen, electronic handbrake, horrible multifunction steering wheel. No thanks - I'll stick with my 2016 maxi.

[@hotdog160]

if you want outdated technological features than buy the new kangoo, much better bang for money tho

[@hantusmostert]

Nice ride but maintenance cost $ on VW's expensive

[@Tefloncoated]

The real talent in Wheeler dealers. Ant has the personality of a cardboard box.

[@hotdog160]

if you're not attracted by drive assist feature and technology, GO KANGOO OR RIFTER

[@bencrosbie]

I still like caddy and tranny connect.

[@hovermotion]

Mk5 is way over priced compaired to the better mk4.

[@ElectricityTaster]

So it's a Golf caddy?

[@gertvanpeet3120]

No, it's not a Golf..it has a solid rear axle and leaf springs.. So old fashion, . don't drive sporty...

[@mohamedms2472]

They have replaced leaf springs with panhard rod suspension

[@kretsche9990]

Have you ever driven a 2k? It drives super safe and relatively comfortable. I've been driving mine for almost 100k now, never had issues with unstable driving conditions and I drive it pretty quickly around south German/Austrian mountain passes, Autobahn, etc. My fuel consumption over the whole time is around 38mpg with the 1.9 TDI. One of the best engines Volkswagen ever designed, never had any problems with the engine, turbo, etc so far. 210k km in total.

[@mohamedms2472]

@@kretsche9990 total agree with you, even if it has leaf springs the 2k has gas struts which make the caddy comfortable but the driving position is awful, The shift gear is too low it create a back injury

[@clintireland389]

I’ve been driving caddy’s 20yrs, I’ll never drive one of these horrible little runts! I can safely say I’m driving my last caddy van now!

[@acementalcase3586]

2020 caddy last of its kind I can upgrade my suspension, I can’t up grade heritage class of a caddy