VW Caddy Flexible: eHybrid starts from 37,000 euros - new version with folding partition wall
With the launch of the new Caddy from model year 2025, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded the offering with the N1 variant "Flexible," available with standard and long wheelbases and in all engine configurations. The unique feature of this mixed-use model is the 3-seater bench in the second row, which can be easily folded up completely, turning it into a stable load partition. This maintains a loading volume of 2,500 liters in the standard version and up to 3,100 liters in the Maxi version, with the latter allowing for the loading of two pallets. Access to the cargo area is still through the two sliding doors. The model is now available for pre-order, just like the new Plug-in Van eHybrid. This hybrid drive is also available for the Caddy Flexible.
In the eHybrid, a shift-by-wire automatic transmission handles power delivery. The drive battery in the Caddy eHybrid can be recharged at DC fast chargers (DC) with up to 50 kW or at AC wallboxes with 11 kW, even at home. The charging times of the Caddy eHybrid, with AC up to 11 kW from 0 percent to 100 percent, are up to 2.5 hours; with DC fast charging at an average of 40 kW, charging from 10 percent to 80 percent takes about 26 minutes. The hybrid is available as both a passenger car and cargo. Both versions come with a standard wheelbase, as a passenger car with five seats and as cargo with two seats. Additionally, the PHEV-Caddy is also available as a Maxi with a long wheelbase, which can seat up to seven people as a passenger car. All PHEVs are equipped with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DSG). The top speed is 183 km/h for passenger cars and 181 km/h for cargo versions. The new combustion-engine models of the Caddy, such as the front-wheel-drive TDI with 75 kW of power, come standard with a six-speed manual transmission, while the 90 kW variants feature a seven-speed DSG. The Caddy with TSI is available as a pure petrol engine with 85 kW, optionally with a manual transmission or DSG.
Numerous Assistance Systems as Standard
The Caddy Cargo model year 2025 from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWN) will be expanded with numerous assistance systems. A digital instrument cluster is now standard. In the future, the voice assistant IDA with Chat GPT function will also be optionally available on board. All models will now come standard with traffic sign recognition, cruise control, rear parking aids, and attention and fatigue detection. Additional systems will be added to the Cargo versions, such as additional side and head airbags, a multifunction camera, tire pressure monitoring, Lane Assist, and Front Assist with pedestrian/cyclist detection. Also new in the Cargo as standard is the multifunction steering wheel, which is already available in the passenger car variants. Thanks to these new assistance systems, the Caddy Cargo from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has meanwhile achieved an improvement in the 'Commercial Van Ratings' from Euro NCAP and received the highest rating 'Platinum' in June 2024.
The prices of the mix model start at 27,720 euros net (32,986.80 euros gross) in Germany for the normal wheelbase. The long 'Maxi' version of the Caddy 'Flexible' costs from 29,825 euros net (35,491.75 euros gross). Both variants start with a 2.0l TDI with 75 kW and six-speed manual transmission. The prices for the Caddy Cargo as an eHybrid start at 36,985 euros net (44,012.15 euros gross) in Germany for the normal wheelbase. The long 'Maxi' version of the Caddy Cargo costs from 39,055 euros net (46,475.45 euros gross). The Caddy eHybrid as a passenger car starts at 37,450 euros net (44,565.50 euros gross) for the normal wheelbase, the Maxi from 40,670 euros net (48,397.30 euros gross).
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