The facelifted Caddy gains a revised front bumper, new wheels and colors. Interior changes are centered around a Golf-sourced 12.9-inch infotainment. The PHEV version carries over with up to 122 km (76 miles) of EV-only range. Update: Having teased the exterior in April, VW has now walked us through the reworked interior of the facelifted Caddy and opened pre-sales of the small van in Europe. Six years after its debut, the fifth-generation Volkswagen Caddy has received a mid-lifecycle update that leans heavily on digital refinement. Exterior changes are subtle, but the overhauled cabin brings the small van on par with the rest of the VW lineup. Visually, the Caddy adopts a redesigned front bumper, replacing the previous honeycomb pattern with more conventional cooling intakes. The Cargo version leans into practicality with extensive unpainted plastic, while passenger-focused Life, Style and California trims feature body-colored finishes with black accents. The headlights and the LED strip linking them to the VW emblem remain untouched. In profile, the design carries over with minimal changes, aside from new wheel designs ranging from 16 to 18 inches and an expanded color palette with four new metallic paint finishes (Reed Green, Sunset Red, Grenadilla Black, and Grey-Brown). Inside, the center piece is a larger free-standing 12.9 inches infotainment display sourced from the Golf and the T-Roc. This brings simpler and more intuitive menus with customizable touch controls but retains the controversial touch sliders instead of getting physical climate controls like the ID.3 Neo and the ID. Polo. More: Finally, The 2027 VW Atlas Gets A Cabin You Won’t Have To Apologize For At least, the touch sliders are now illuminated making them easier to operate. Furthermore, the Digital Cockpit Pro and wireless charging are now standard across the lineup – including the utilitarian Caddy Cargo. The steering wheel is also sourced from the Golf, with clicky buttons. Other interior upgrades include redesigned seat covers and door inserts, as well as the dual USB-C ports at the front. Finally, the passenger variants and the taxi-friendly Flexible LCV gain grab straps and hangers on the B-pillars. VW Caddy Life The Caddy remains available in two wheelbase lengths, with two, five, or seven seats depending on the configuration. The most practical version for professionals is the Caddy Cargo Maxi with a maximum capacity of 3,100 lt (109.5 cubic feet). More: Volkswagen Multivan Gets A New Look, But The Real Upgrade Is Still Hidden Still, the coolest member of the range is the Caddy California, designed for camping. This one is also available in two variants measuring 4.5 m (177.2 inches) or 4.85 m (190.9 inches) long. The “micro camper” as VW calls it benefits from dished springs under the mattress of the removable bed and an optional panoramic glass roof, alongside the optional kitchenette. VW Caddy California The powertrain lineup is expected to be carried over with gasoline, diesel, and plug-in hybrid options. The eHybrid was introduced last year, with combined output of 148 hp (110 kW / 150 PS) and a 19.7 kWh battery offering an EV-only range of 122 km (76 miles) and a combined range of over 620 km (385 miles). More: VW’s New Small Pickup Looks Like A Crossover With A Bed Production of the Caddy will remain at the Poznan plant in Germany and VW is now accepting pre-orders. In its home market, the Caddy Cargo is priced from €26,480 ($30,600) before tax, while the passenger-oriented Caddy starts at €34,200 ($39,600) including tax. Since the debut of the original in 2003, VW has sold 2.9 million examples of the Caddy across five generations. Rivals include the mechanically-related Ford Transit/Tourneo Connect, the Renault Kangoo / Nissan Townstar twins, and the Citroen Berlingo, Peugeot Partner, Fiat Doblo, Opel Combo, and Toyota ProAce City quintuplets. VW Caddy Cargo
