"VW caddy Maxi" - a compact city truck

Small commercial vehicle of German manufacture “VW caddy Maxi” was first published in 1980. Since then, this estate wagon has changed considerably, and in 2011, the company has presented a new, fourth generation of the legendary car. So, let's consider how much different this new product from their predecessors.

Design

Looking at the appearance of new products, we can confidently say that  the“VW caddy Maxi” the fourth generation is designed purely in a corporate style. Legkousvoyaemye lights the main light (which resemble the form of the least-known “Volkswagen Golf") and raised the hood of the automobile are purely features. And thanks to the led running light and cast pyatnadcatiletnim drives novelty becomes more stylish and modern. In other respects the design of ‘VW caddy Maxi” is still the same universal and recognizable.

Interior

It is Worth noting that in the inner part of the machine there are many different drawers and niches. They are placed along the entire perimeter of the salon – there is a shelf near the front row of chairs, boxes and Cup holders, boxes under seats, and even on the dashboard there is a small shelf for things and documentation. But the overall picture is spoiled by the low quality of finishing materials – is visible everywhere cheap hard plastic. However, in the top trim as a finishing material is already more expensive, so the choice is still there.

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Suspension features

Despite the use of multiple high-tech control systems, “VW caddy Maxi” it remains primarily a commercial cargo van. So it's really easy to control car can provide neither borrowed from ‘VW Touran” chassis suspension, no steering, variable backlash. Also while driving, many car owners are faced with the problem of increased noise insulation of the cabin.

“VW caddy Maxi» features Engines

As regards the technical characteristics, the novelty will have completely new engines. Now replace the old 1.4-liter engine came a more economical 1.2-liter (in two versions) with a capacity of 86 and 105 horsepower. Diesel is also not graze the rear – purchaser will be two 1.6-litre turbo-diesel unit with a capacity of from 75 to 102 horsepower, and two two-liter engine that can develop power 110 and 140 “horse”. As for the choice of transmissions, the petrol engines will be offered one manual transmission on the six steps, and for diesel engines provides for the installation of robotic DSG type boxes. These transmissions are very easy to use, which has been repeatedly confirmed by multiple test drives and driver feedback.

“VW caddy Maxi” about the cost

At the moment a new German van is the fourth generation will have a cost of 600 to 700 thousand rubles.