VOLKSWAGEN CADDY MAXI DIESEL ESTATE

Name: VOLKSWAGEN CADDY MAXI 2.0 TDI 122 Life 5dr DSG [5 Seat/Assistance Pack]
Brand: VOLKSWAGEN CADDY MAXI
SKU: 108362
Availability: InStock

2.0 TDI 122 Life 5dr DSG [5 Seat/Assistance Pack]

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Fuel Type Diesel

Co2 149.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 116mph

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
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Fuel Type Diesel

Co2 149.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 116mph

VOLKSWAGEN CADDY MAXI Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
6
Comfort
6
Space
8
Styling
7
Build
7
Value
6
Equipment
6
Economy
7
Depreciation
7
Insurance
7

Volkswagen's Caddy and Caddy Life MPV models offer an interesting take on the van-based MPV theme. Jonathan Crouch looks at the latest versions.

Ten Second Review

Van-based MPVs have, to date, failed to disguise their utilitarian roots. The Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Life people carriers offer a rather more upmarket feel and a drive that's a good deal more spirited than most. You can have seven seats, yet in a car that's easy to park in the tightest multi-storey - and all the technology a family could want. As a compromise between relative sophistication and solid common sense, these compact Caddy people movers work extremely well. And some recent updates have improved the proposition.

Background

The problem with van-based MPVs is easy to identify. It's the lingering feeling that no matter how much glazing you have around the outside, when you're behind the wheel you'll still feel as if you're delivering pizzas. No matter how hard many manufacturers have tried to get away from the light commercial origins, these vehicles can't shake off the faint whiff of deep pan pepperoni. But if you were to lay odds on anyone to crack this thorny issue, it would be Volkswagen. With a range of increasingly sophisticated passenger cars, Volkswagen has decided to sprinkle a little of that urbane charm onto the fourth generation range of its compact Caddy people carriers, van-based MPVs that aim to be cut above the norm. The challenge is to do so while still keeping prices in the ballpark that van-based MPV customers expect. It's a tougher brief than you might expect. The current 'Caddy 4' design was first launched in 2020, then in Spring 2026 got the package of updates that has created the car we look at here.

Driving Experience

No previous Caddy model has been better prepared to function like a car. Because no Caddy model prior to 2020 used car-like coil-sprung suspension, older generation Caddy MPVs having shared the same van-like leaf-sprung suspension as their LCV cousins. A much more sophisticated chassis also helps, the much stiffer Modular Transverse Matrix platform used on all Volkswagen's current Golf, Passat and Tiguan-sized car models. Plus there's a fresh electrically assisted power steering rack with a more direct feel. All of this is the same of course as you get with the rejuvenated current Caddy Cargo van model, though the payload of this MPV version is 100kgs lower (506kgs). The engines on offer are the same as those in the Caddy Cargo of course too. There are three - a 1.5-litre TSI petrol unit with 116PS, offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox with the Caddy and with a 7-speed DSG auto with the Caddy Life. Alternatively, there's a choice of 2.0-litre TDI diesels, one with 102PS only offered with that manual gearbox; and the other with 122PS which comes only in DSG auto form with a Caddy but can be had with either a manual or an auto with the Caddy Life. At the time of this review in Spring 2026, Volkswagen wasn't offering this MPV design with the optional 4MOTION 4WD system you can get with the Caddy Cargo van.

Design and Build

Bet you weren't expecting a van-based MPV to look as good as this? The fourth generation Caddy Cargo van's sleeker looks translate well into this MPV model. It's offered in standard 'Caddy' and plusher 'Caddy Life' forms. And, as with the van, you get a choice of standard short wheelbase or 'Maxi' long wheelbase body styles. You'll obviously want the 'Maxi' version if you're looking for seven seats (though a third seating row can also be added into the short wheelbase variant as an option). Visually, the Caddy hasn't looked much different since the third generation version was launched back in 2003. So the complete styling re-think for this SB-series model at its original launch in 2020 was somewhat refreshing. Little else was needed visually for this mid-term update, so Volkswagen has contented itself with minor revisions to the front apron and bumper, plus revised wheel rims which, as before, are between 16 and 18-inches in size. All variants get twin side sliding doors, but those on the 'Maxi' version (844mm wide) are 143mm wider than the ones on the short wheelbase version. Behind the wheel, the main change as part of this update is a larger, free-standing central display. As before, the cabin is all neat and unfussy, with dark grey plastics prevailing on every surface but quite a high quality feel prevailing and quite a high level of infotainment including a wide range of connectivity options that work via an integrated eSIM. Where fitted, the AGR-approved ergoComfort seats are particularly supportive, approved by the German campaign for Healthy Backs Society. And an electronic handbrake is standard, plus buyers can specify electric closing aids for the sliding doors and the tailgate. Overall, the ambiance up-front is very car-like. And further back, there'll obviously be a lot more seating room in the second and third rows with the Caddy Maxi's long wheelbase, which gives you an extra 353mm of length with a larger luggage area. Even with all three seating rows in place, a Caddy Maxi can offer 446-litre of space. In five-seat format, you're looking at 1,720-litres of space in the Maxi - or 1,213-litres with the standard version. Fold the second row seats and it really does get van-like, 3,105-litres of space in the Maxi - or 2,556-litres with the standard version.

Market and Model

The story here is that you get two spec levels, a basic minibus-type version (that the model badged merely 'Caddy'); or an MPV that really feels much more like a car (the 'Caddy Life'). Either way, as we said in our 'Design' section, there's the choice of either a short wheelbase model with the option of seven seats. Or a seven-seat long wheelbase 'Maxi' body style (from which you can delete the third seating row if you really don't want it). Prices start at just over £29,000 for the Caddy short wheelbase: add around £4,000 to that if you want the Caddy Life version. Many will want to find the extra £1,500 Volkswagen wants for the long 'Maxi' versions, which obviously have much more space for the third seating row. But the longer 'Maxi' shape brings the cost up of course - to around the £35,000 mark if you want a Caddy Maxi Life model, as many families will. Adding the 3rd row package into the short wheelbase model costs just over £800 more - we can't really see why you'd do that because it doesn't save much in the final analysis. With base 'Caddy' spec, you are of course limited to the basics, though they do include a 'Composition' infotainment system with a 6.5-inch centre screen, twin side sliding doors and a very complete rosta of camera safety kit. The 'Caddy Life' variants of course offer much more. As we said in our 'Design' section, visually, 'Life'-spec is marked out by 16-inch 'Wien' alloy wheels and black roof rails, plus you get LED rear tail lamps. With the 'Life' version, you also get power-folding mirrors and all-round parking sensors, while inside, there's a removable waste bin and the seats get smarter 'Trialog' upholstery and at the front, feature lumbar support and sliding drawers. 'Life'-spec gets you a bigger 8.25-inch 'Composition' central infotainment screen with 'App Connect' (enabling 'Apple CarPlay' and 'Android Auto' smartphone-mirroring), along with 'We Connect Plus' preparation (so that you can interact with the screen and the car using your smartphone).

Cost of Ownership

As you'd expect, this Volkswagen delivers a frugal set of running cost returns. In standard Caddy form, the short wheelbase model in 2.0 TDI 102PS manual form manages up to 58.9mpg on the combined cycle and up to 126g/km; for the 2.0 TDI 122PS DSG auto version, the figures are up to 55.4mpg and up to 134g/km. With the 1.5 TSI petrol manual model, it's up to 44.1mpg and up to 144g/km. These figures are only fractionally reduced if you choose either the 'Maxi' body shape and / or the 'Life' model spec. As for service intervals, the efficient engine range enables Volkswagen to offer service intervals spread quite far apart - every 18,600 miles or every two years, whichever comes first. Various service plans are of course available to spread the cost of maintenance. And there's a 'Service' section of the 'Vehicle' screen telling you when oil change maintenance and inspections are due. You'll need to get the 15-litre AdBlue tank topped up as part of regular servicing too. Finally, there's the three year warranty. This one gets the cover package applicable to a Volkswagen van, so the mileage limit in this period is raised from 60,000 to 100,000 miles. There's also three years of pan-European Roadside Assistance also included with no mileage restriction. The paintwork warranty lasts for three years and the Caddy is protected by a 12-year anti-corrosion body warranty.

Summary

As an exercise in managing compromise, the Caddy people carrier is a triumph. Volkswagen has managed to keep prices reasonably competitive for this type of vehicle, while at the same time injecting enough sophistication to distance it from its light commercial roots. That it has done this without compromising practicality in any significant manner marks this Caddy MPV as one for the shortlist if you're after really sensible family transport. With its neat styling and rugged utility, this is a proper multi-role vehicle, and in seven-seat guise it has more passenger space in the third row than you'd get from a seven-seat SUV costing maybe £10,000 more. In short, if you need a vehicle that can discharge some arduous family responsibilities and emerge unscathed, this one's well worth a look.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth mobile phone interface
Digital cockpit
Driver alert system
eCall emergency call system
Gesture control
Lane assist
Multi function display
On board computer
Rear view camera
Service interval indicator
We connect basic preparation
We connect plus preparation

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Diesel particulate filter
Electronic differential lock
Start/stop system with regenerative braking

Entertainment

2 Type C USB
DAB Digital radio

Exterior Features

Anti dazzle rear view mirror
Automatic hazard lights activation under emergency braking
Body colour bumpers
Electric front windows
Fixed side window in load/passenger compartment
Heated rear window
LED 3rd brake light
LED rear tail lights
Rain sensor
Rear window wiper and washer system with intermittent control
Twin near side and off side sliding doors
Windscreen wiper with variable intermittent delay and wash wipe system

Interior Features

12V socket in passenger compartment
3 seat bench in 2nd row
5 standard interior lights in passenger compartment
Backrest release for front passenger seat
Carpet floor covering in cab
Carpet floor covering in passenger compartment
Centre console high with armrests adjustable
Centre console with 2 cupholders
Door and side trim panel in fabric
Electrically controlled heating system
Folding table on front seat backrests
Front head restraints
Front passenger seat foldable
Glove compartment cover with light
Height adjustable head restraints
Illumination lockable glovebox compartment
Interior light in headliner incorporating LED technology
Isofix on 2nd row outer seats
Manual adjustable lumbar support in front seats
Manual front seats with height adjustment
Reach and rake adjustable steering column
Rear head restraints
Removable waste bin with cover for cab
Retractable luggage compartment cover
Seat occupied recognition for front seats
Sliding trunk cover
Split folding/removable rear seat
Storage drawers under front seats
Sun visors with mirror and airbag label on front passenger
Trialog cloth upholstery

Packs

Assistance package - Caddy

Passive Safety

3-point seat belts in front with pretensioner and height adjustment
3x3 point rear seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic post collision braking system
Autonomous emergency braking front assist with pedestrian and cyclist monitoring
Brake assist
Child locks on rear doors
Curtain airbag for outer seats in rear
Direct tyre pressure monitoring system
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution
Engine drag torque control
ESP
First aid kit with warning triangle and safety vest
Front centre airbag
Power operated child safety locks
Seat belt warning if unfastened, front and rear
Side and curtain airbag for driver and front passenger
Traction control system (TCS)

Security

Anti theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn and towing protection
Electronic engine immobiliser
Wheel bolts unlockable anti-theft protection

Trim

Decorative inserts birch vein

Emissions - ICE

HC

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

149
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

153
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

149

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1968
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

81
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

95.5
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

COMMON RAIL
Gears

7 SPEED
Number of Valves

16
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies

No
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

5.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

5.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

5.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

5.9
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

4.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

7.3
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

5.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb

49.6
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

48.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

49.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

47.9
WLTP - MPG - High

58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low

38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium

51.4

General

AdBlue

Yes
Alternative Fuel Qualifying

No
Badge Engine CC

2.0
Badge Power

122
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Description

TDI 122
Coin Series

Life [5St/Assist]
Generation Mark

5
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

13E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

72
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

80
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

4
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

80
NCAP Safety Assist %

71
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Service Interval Frequency - Months

24
Service Interval Mileage

18600
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

11.8
Engine Power - BHP

122
Engine Power - KW

90
Engine Power - RPM

2750
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

207
Engine Torque - MKG

28.6
Engine Torque - NM

280
Engine Torque - RPM

1600
Top Speed

116

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear

205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

WIEN
Wheel Type

16" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1836
Length

4853
Wheelbase

2970
Width

1855
Width (including mirrors)

2100

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

50
Gross Vehicle Weight

2450
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

3105
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

1720
Max. Loading Weight

713
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1737
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

12.1

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	35%	£1122.10	£224.42	£448.84
2027/28	35%	£1122.10	£224.42	£448.84
2028/29	36%	£1154.16	£230.83	£461.66
2029/30	38%	£1218.28	£243.66	£487.31

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