Volkswagen CADDY CARGO MAXI C20 PETROL

Name: Volkswagen Caddy 1.5 eHybrid 150 Commerce Van DSG [Bus/Assist]
Brand: Volkswagen Caddy
SKU: 62901
Availability: InStock

1.5 eHybrid 150 Commerce Van DSG [Bus/Assist]

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 72 miles

Co2 42.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 112mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

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Lease Type

Contract Hire Finance Lease

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.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
Quoted leadtimes are estimates based on information from the manufacturer and are subject to change. We will keep you up to date during the course of your order.
If you are ordering a Used Vehicle you acknowledge that some minor wear and tear or cosmetic damage may be present on the vehicle, such as small chips, scuffs, or scratches.

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Fuel Type Hybrid

Range 72 miles

Co2 42.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 112mph

WLTP Combined Range/Economy achieved under standardised test conditions.

Volkswagen Caddy Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

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

Can a Plug-in Hybrid Volkswagen Caddy Cargo make more sense than a diesel one? Jonathan Crouch looks at the updated version and decides.

Ten Second Review

Volkswagen offers this the useful option of PHEV power to customers of small vans with this model, the Caddy Cargo eHybrid, here mildly updated. There are none of the restrictions of an EV but commuting journeys can still be battery-powered. If the price proposition works for you, it's worth a look.

Background

We'd understand if you happen to be undecided about the switch to full-EV power with your next small van. Battery tech in the van electric segment has improved lately, but not enough to give a compact electric LCV anything like the driving range of an equivalent combustion model. Plus they cost more and depreciate faster. Just before you sign up for another diesel though, take a quick look at the model we are reviewing here, Volkswagen's Caddy Cargo eHybrid, which has now benefitted from a light mid-term update. It's a Plug-in Hybrid, sharing its powertrain with an equivalent version of its Ford Transit Connect design clone. So it still uses an engine, but will apparently travel up to 73 miles on battery power before it needs to. Sounds promising.

Driving Experience

This Caddy eHybrid's 1.5-litre PHEV drivetrain - also lent to its Ford Transit Connect clone and rival - finds its home here. It uses a high voltage battery and electric motor to deliver a combined 150PS, with 350Nm of torque through the 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission you have to have. To get anywhere close to the claimed 72 mile EV range figure, there are various drive modes you'll need to master: 'EV Now', which drives using only the electric motor; 'EV Auto', which balances electric and petrol power to best suit driving conditions; 'EV Later', which drives using only the petrol engine, saving all the battery energy for use later; and 'EV Reserve', which saves a driver-defined level of battery energy for later use. Towing capacity's up to 1.5-tonnes - the same as the top diesel. As with other variants in the range, your car can be specified with Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centring, which provides assisted driving for accelerator, braking and steering functions to reduce stress on highways or in stop and start traffic. You wouldn't expect engaging handling from a compact LCV and you don't get it here. But the compact body makes this small van easy to manoeuvre around town, as does the light steering.

Design and Build

Apart from the badgework and an EV charging flap, there are no external give-aways that this is a different kind of Volkswagen Caddy Cargo. 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. 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.

Market and Model

The eHybrid powertrain is available right across the Caddy Cargo range and prices start from around £29,000, exc. VAT. If you happened already to be looking at the fastest diesel auto version (the 2.0TDI 122PS 7-speed DSG version), you'll find eHybrid pricing very similar. But compare against the 2.0TDI 102PS 6-speed manual variant most Caddy Cargo customers choose and there's £3,000 more to find. As with the ordinary combustion models, there are two body shapes - SWB and longer Maxi - and three trim levels - 'Commerce', 'Commerce Plus' and 'Commerce Pro'. All mainstream models get a touchscreen infotainment system. This Caddy is also equipped with an 'always connected', integrated eSIM, which allows infotainment systems to be prepared to access mobile online services and functions of 'We Connect'. The interior also gets an electronic handbrake, cruise control and a heat-insulating windscreen. 'Commerce Plus' trim adds and ergoComfort driver's seat, air conditioning and body-coloured bumpers. 'Commerce Pro' adds 16-inch alloy wheels, all-round parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, a rear view camera and a digital cockpit instrument screen. You can add a roof vent for better climate control and faster stationary ventilation in the back. Safety-wise, there can be a total of 19 camera systems fitted to this Caddy, including Adaptive Cruise Control, a 'Trailer Assist trailer manoeuvring system, 'Side Assist' (basically a Blind Spot system), 'Rear Traffic Alert' (which warns you of oncoming vehicles when you're reversing) and 'Emergency Assist' (assisted stopping in an emergency). There's also VW's 'Travel Assist' set-up which allows for a degree of level 2 autonomous driving.

Practicalities and Costs

Though the PHEV set-up means that slight compromises need to be made with payload and towing weight, the drivetrain hasn't adversely affected carriage capacity. All versions can take two standard euro pallets and, as with an ordinary TDI diesel or TSI petrol Caddy Cargo, you get a 3.1m3 cargo capacity in the standard short wheelbaseSWB1 model; or 3.7m3 in the Maxi version, which can offer 2,150mm of cargo space length. The Maxi model gets a longer sliding side door. Payload can be up to 740kg if you choose the right version - which is more than you get from any Caddy Cargo TDI. All right, so it's practical. But how will running costs add up? Well, we gave you the EV range figure - up to 72 miles - in our 'Driving' section. This should mean that owners should rarely have to visit their local fuel station. This eHybrid is rated at up to 44.8mpg and 42g/km. That's provided you keep this van regularly fully charged of course. This Caddy eHybrid's Plug-In Hybrid battery can be fast charged at up to 50kW using public fast chargers - which isn't a particularly fast speed but is fine for a PHEV. You can recharge the vehicle at home using AC charging up to 11kW, but most owners will be using a more conventional 7.4kW garage wall box. Expect a super-low CO2 return, which will enhance your Benefit-in-Kind taxation status. This Caddy Cargo comes with the usual VW three year/60,000 mile warranty and a year of roadside assistance. You could pay more to extend this cover of course. Service intervals are spread quite far apart - every 18,600 miles or every two years, whichever comes first.

Summary

Don't blindly sign up to just another diesel Volkswagen Caddy Cargo without taking a long, hard look at this PHEV eHybrid petrol version. You might be surprised at what you find, especially with this lightly updated model. If the price premium over the diesel version weren't so significant, this acquisition of this PHEV powerplant would probably be a no-brainer for Caddy van customers. As it is though, choosing this Hybrid variant will still require careful thought. And careful comparison with the near-identical product you could get with a 'Transit Connect' badge from your local Ford dealer. But if the sums add up, this frugal part-electrified Caddy model might too. It has a polished feel that both the equivalent Ford and the only other small PHEV van on the market (the LEVC VN5) both lack. So perhaps after all, it's time for level of EV-ness in your next small LCV. The electric revolution requires a big mindset change for customers in the segment. But here's a useful stepping stone to it.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Charging info

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth - Mobile phone interface
Car2X technology
Digital cockpit
Driver alert system
Emergency call control unit with eCall
Front and rear parking sensors
Front assist with pedestrian/cyclist monitoring
Intelligent Speed Assist
Lane assist
Start-stop system with regenerative braking
Tyre pressure monitor

Entertainment

App-Connect - Wireless for Apple CarPlay
DAB Radio

Exterior Features

Automatic hazard light activation under emergency braking
Black door mirrors and handles
Black front and rear bumpers
Electric front windows
Exterior mirrors, power-folding, power-adjustable, separately heated
Heat insulating windscreen
Roof rails preparation
Separate daytime running light with automatic headlight control
Windscreen wiper with variable intermittent delay and wash-wipe system

Interior Features

6 lashing rings in load compartment
Air conditioning - 2 zone climatronic
Dimming breakaway interior rear-view mirror
Electronically controlled heating system
Interior light in headliner
Lockable glove compartment door with light
Manual height adjustment for front seats
Reach and rake adjustable steering column

Passive Safety

3-point seat belts in front, with pretensioner and height adjustment
Autonomous emergency braking
Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation

Security

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

Technical

Anti lock braking system (ABS)
Automatic post collision braking system
Brake assist
Electric parking brake with auto hold function
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Electronic differential lock (EDL)
Electronic stabilisation programme (ESP)
Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Traction control system (TCS)

Trim

Decorative beige birch vein inserts

Wheels

16" Black steel wheels with wheel trims
Tyre mobility kit including 12V compressor and tyre sealant

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity % guaranteed under warranty

70
Battery Capacity in kWh

19.7
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Charge Time (Mins)

514
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 1 - Power Supply - kW

2.3
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Charge Time (Mins)

107
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Percentage Change

0-100
Battery Charging Scenario 2 - Power Supply - kW

11
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 3 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Charge Time (Mins)

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Percentage Change

Not Available
Battery Charging Scenario 4 - Power Supply - kW

Not Available
Battery Leased

No
Battery Type

Lithium-ion
Charging Port Location

Left Side Front
Coupler/Connector Type

Type 2
Maximum Charging Rate - kW

11
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Mileage

100000
Standard manufacturers Battery warranty - Years

5
Usable Battery Capacity

19.7
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (kWh/100km) - Comb

19.3
WLTP - EC AC Weighted (miles/kWh) - Comb

3.2
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - City

144
WLTP - Equivalent AER (km) - Comb

116
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - City

89.5
WLTP - Equivalent AER (miles) - Comb

72

Emissions - ICE

CO

Not Available
HC

Not Available
HC+NOx

Not Available
Noise Level dB(A)

Not Available
NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6e-bis

Emissions - PHEV

WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb

42
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEH

44
WLTP - CO2 Weighted (g/km) - Comb - TEL

42

Engine and Drive Train

Automatic Transmission

Yes
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1498
Cooling System

WATER
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

4
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Engine Make

Not Available
Fuel Delivery

DIRECT INJECTION TURBO INTERCOOLER
Fuel Type

PETROL
Gears

6 SPEED
Manual Transmission

No
Number of Valves

16

Fuel Consumption - ICE

EC

No

Fuel Consumption - PHEV

WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb

6.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

6.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

6.3
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Extra High

7.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - High

5.5
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Low

7.1
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (l/100km) - Medium

5.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb

44.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEH

43.6
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Comb - TEL

44.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Extra High

39.2
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - High

51.4
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Low

39.8
WLTP - FC Ch Sus (mpg) - Medium

52.3
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb

1.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

1.9
WLTP - FC Weighted (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

1.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb

153.5
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEH

145.8
WLTP - FC Weighted (mpg) - Comb - TEL

155.3

General

Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Did at least one aspect of this vehicles safety give cause for concern?

No
Badge Engine CC

1.5
Badge Power

150
Based On ID

Not Available
Chassis Engine Number

Not Available
Clutch

SINGLE DRY PLATE
Coin Description

Not Available
Coin Gross Vehicle Weight Code

Not Available
Coin Power Output Code

Not Available
Coin Series

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Description Code

Not Available
Coin Wheelbase Name Code

Not Available
Exhaust System

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
Front Brakes

DISCS
Front Suspension

MCPHERSON STRUTS
Generation Mark

4
Ghost model for valuation purposes

No
Hand Brake

REAR
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years

12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years

3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

Not Available
NCAP Overall Rating - LCV

5 Star
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

Not Available
NCAP Safety Assist %

Not Available
Rear Brakes

DISCS
Rear Suspension

LEAF SPRINGS
Relative Height

H1
Relative Length

L1
Running Cost League Headings

SMALL
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
Steering

PAS
Vehicle Homologation Class

N1
Vin/Frame No.

Not Available

Performance

BHP

150
Engine Power KW

110
Engine Power RPM

3500
Engine Torque LBS.FT

184
Engine Torque MKG

25.5
Engine Torque NM

250
Engine Torque RPM

1500
Top Speed

112

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

No
Automatic Clutch

Yes
Plated 3rd Axle

Not Available
Plated 4th Axle

Not Available
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Make

Not Available
Tyre Size Front

205/60 R16
Tyre Size Rear

205/60 R16
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

Not Available
Wheel Type

16" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1860
Length

4853
Load Deck Height

589
Load Height

1275
Load Length

2150
Load Space Width Between Wheel Arches

1230
Load Width

1614
Wheelbase

2970
Width (excluding mirrors)

1855
Width (including mirrors)

2100

Weight and Capacities

Boot Capacity Saloons

Not Available
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

50
Gross Train Weight

3900
Gross Vehicle Weight

2500
Load Space Volume

3.7
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 2nd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Down

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Removed

Not Available
Luggage Capacity - 3rd Row Seats Up

Not Available
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1753
No. of Seats

2
Payload

747
Plated 2nd Axle

1430
Plated Front Axle

1230

Charging Speeds

2h 51min

Home

7kW Charger

0h 24min

Fast

50kW Charger

0h 12min

Rapid

100kW Charger

0h 8min

Ultra-Rapid

150kW Charger

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