The first new Volkswagen Caddy vans are currently rolling out of the production halls in Poznań, Poland. Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has enhanced its classic model, with production already underway. The exterior modifications are what stand out straight away, like the new bumper (which comes in two versions), new exterior paintwork and brand-new alloy wheel rims. However, the vehicle – which is a firm favourite among tradespeople, small business owners, families and hobby enthusiasts – has also had a major interior update, including a larger central display with improved operability and a digital cockpit in each of the model versions.
Given its success, it has definitely earned its refresh: the model won over more than 500,000 customers worldwide in its fifth generation alone, and topped the table of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ most successful individual models in the 2025 financial year with over 110,000 vehicle deliveries.
Now, the very first new Caddys are rolling off the production line. The Caddy has been built in Poland since 2003, when the third-generation model was launched. Since then, almost 2.9 million Caddys in total have been produced exclusively at the Poznań plant.
One of the very first models to be completed was a passenger-vehicle version of the Caddy in the Generation special edition. This is a limited-run special model that will accompany the updated vehicle’s production launch. As a special equipment package, the Generation model is based on the Caddy Life and offers additional equipment features at an attractive price compared to standard production models. This special-edition model can be combined with all available drive system options. Its features include assist and winter packages, a rear view camera system, 17-inch alloy wheels, silver roof railings, black sliding door rails and visual elements containing ‘Generation’ lettering.
Other members of the successful model series include the Caddy Trend and Style, and the Caddy California. The Cargo versions of the Caddy are also produced in Poland and come in both short and long versions, which are important options in a number of Caddy markets.
Inside the new Caddy, the now free-standing, larger central display with 12.9-inch screen diagonal immediately catches the eye. Individually customisable touch controls provide quick access to popular applications. The controls for adjusting the interior temperature below the central display are also much easier to operate – thanks to touch sliders which are now illuminated. The redesigned seat covers and modified trim strips, which vary depending on the equipment line, create new visual highlights. Further details on board the new Caddy include the Digital Cockpit Pro, now standard in all equipment lines, and an inductive charging tray for mobile telephones with 25 watts of charging capacity.
These are some of the details that benefit both drivers and passengers. On the outside, the Caddy models have been updated by four new metallic paint finishes in Reed Green, Sunset Red, Grenadilla Black or Grey-Brown, wheels with new 16-inch to 18-inch rims and new front aprons (painted or grained).
With its numerous variants – including the Cargo and passenger car models, a normal or long wheelbase (Maxi), a basic version, Edition or California models, versions with the Life or Style package as well as Caddy Flexible or special conversions – this model series is also available with a petrol or diesel engine or as an eHybrid model. The latter, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with 110 kW of system power based on a 1.5 l TSI petrol engine, can achieve a range of over 620 km, up to 122 km of which can be covered by the electric motor alone (combined, according to WLTP). If the vehicle is used exclusively for urban trips, it can travel as far as 144 km on electric power. The battery with 19.7 kWh net capacity is installed in front of the rear axle, helping to preserve the full load capacity of the Caddy and Caddy Cargo.
Across the generations, the Caddy and Caddy Flexible have been just as popular among tradespeople and small business owners, as the passenger car versions have been with taxi companies and families with children. A particularly interesting option is the Caddy Flexible, which turns a five-seater passenger car into a full-fledged two-seater van with partition wall or vice versa in just a few simple steps.
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