Volkswagen Caddy 2023: subtle changes coming for small van range
Volkswagen has added tech and safety upgrades to the Caddy, though pricing will initially remain unchanged in 2023.
Volkswagen has added some slight tweaks to its small van Caddy range in Australia for the 2023 model year.
Safety technology available in the people mover Caddys has now trickled down to the commercial Caddy range.
Volkswagen has added lane assist function on all Caddys for 2023. The front assist safety function has been tweaked so that it can now detect pedestrians and cyclists on all Caddy variants.
The Volkswagen Caddy is now safer and a little smarter
Chasing Cars recently tested the Caddy California flagship, which you can watch on YouTube here.
What about other equipment and aesthetic changes?
The seven-seat Caddy Life has new exterior chrome trim on its sliding doors, door rail and tailgate. Wireless smartphone charging is now standard across all Caddy variants.
The Volkswagen Caddy is available in commercial and private setups
The dual side doors of the Caddy Life, Crewvan and California now feature hinged side windows that can pop out for extra ventilation.
Volkswagen says that due to semiconductor supply challenges, the Caddy Cargo will be temporarily unavailable with satellite navigation and parking assist.
Volkswagen Caddy 2023: prices in Australia
Wireless phone charging is now standard across the entire range
All prices listed are before on-road costs.
Commercial vans:
- Caddy Cargo TSI220 manual: $36,990
- Caddy Cargo TSI220 DSG: $39,990
- Caddy Cargo TDI280 manual: $38,990
- Caddy Cargo TDi320 DSG: $41,990
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TSI220 manual: $38,990
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TSI220 DSG: $41,990
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI280 manual: $40,990
- Caddy Cargo Maxi TDI320 DSG: $43,990
- Caddy Crewvan TSI220 DSG: $45,990
- Caddy Crewvan TDI320 DSG: $47,990
People movers:
- Caddy Maxi TSI220 DSG: $48,140
- Caddy Maxi TDI320 DSG: $50,140
- Caddy Life Maxi TSI220 DSG: $52,640
- Caddy Life Maxi TDi320 DSG: $54,640
- Caddy California TSI220 DSG: $57,690
- Caddy California TDI320 DSG: $59,690