{"id":237747,"date":"2023-09-08T13:25:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:25:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=237747"},"modified":"2023-09-08T13:25:11","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:25:11","slug":"volkswagen-caddy-cargo-long-term-test-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/volkswagen-caddy-cargo-long-term-test-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Volkswagen Caddy Cargo: long-term test review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Volkswagen Caddy Cargo adds a splash of colour to the small van class<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--3dF2QNaA--\/f_auto,t_author-mobile@1\/v1689957947\/autoexpress\/2023\/07\/Dean%20Gibson%20mugshot.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--y_8hPSUI--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1694172998\/autoexpress\/2023\/09\/Volkswagen%20Caddy%20Cargo%20long-term%20test.jpg\"><\/p>\n<li><stop offset=\"0%\" class=\"stop-color-first\" style=\"stop-color:#f9bf23;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"0%\" class=\"stop-color-first\" style=\"stop-color:#f9bf23;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"0%\" class=\"stop-color-final\" style=\"stop-color:#D5D4D4;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" class=\"stop-color-final\" style=\"stop-color:#D5D4D4;stop-opacity:1\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg widget-selected\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 17 17\" class=\"widget-svg\" style=\"width:22px;height:22px;transition:transform .2s ease-in-out\"><\/path><\/svg>\n<p><span>4.0<\/span> out of <span>5<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>How we review vans<\/span>Buy used for less at Buyacar<\/p>\n<h2>Verdict<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Whichever colour you choose, the Caddy Cargo is a great small van that offers excellent long-distance comfort. While an electric van makes sense around town, the Caddy Cargo proves there\u2019s life in diesel yet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mileage: <\/strong>10,765<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economy:<\/strong> 49mph<\/li>\n<p>According to Wikipedia, white-van man is \u201ctypically perceived as a selfish, inconsiderate driver that is often aggressive\u201d. I can\u2019t say it\u2019s a stereotype that I\u2019ve come across that often, though, and it\u2019s certainly not one I\u2019ve tried to live up to.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the benefits of reviewing vans is that manufacturers often spec up their demonstrators with kit that punters can add when they make their purchase, and one highlight of the Volkswagen Caddy Cargo is the wide variety of colours that are on offer. Okay, so it\u2019s not quite as wide-ranging as the sample brochure in my hands above, but the swatches I\u2019m holding are a pretty fair representation of what\u2019s available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--PwVWLJWb--\/f_auto,t_related-embed-mobile@1\/v1688378158\/autoexpress\/2023\/06\/Volkswagen%20Transporter%20Sportline%20long-termer%20final%20report-15.jpg\"> Volkswagen Transporter Sportline: long-term test review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While Candy White, Cherry Red and Pure Grey are the no-cost options, our van\u2019s Costa Azul blue metallic is one of eight shades available for \u00a3518 (ex.VAT). There\u2019s a more subtle Starlight Blue, the usual Reflex Silver plus the slightly more subdued Indium Grey and Mojave Beige, while Fortana Red, Copper Bronze and Golden Green offer hues at the vivid end of the spectrum.<\/p>\n<h4>More reviews <\/h4>\n<h5>In-depth reviews<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>VW Caddy van review<\/li>\n<li>Caddy Van<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Road tests<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>New Volkswagen Caddy California 2021 review<\/li>\n<li>New Volkswagen Caddy 2020 review<\/li>\n<li>New VW Caddy Black Edition van review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All this variety got me thinking \u2013how many buyers actually choose to upgrade their vans beyond the standard white? I got in touch with VW, who told me that while fleet buyers will go for the cheapest option, SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) will choose something to help their business to stand out.<\/p>\n<p>White has been the most common shade sold this year, but it only accounts for 40 per cent of Caddy Cargos sold. The rest are usually silver, grey or blue, while our van\u2019s Costa Azul makes up roughly three per cent of sales. So it seems that plenty of other van users are trying to shake that white-van man image, too. Interestingly, that ratio increases to 15 per cent when looking at sales of the MPV variant.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media.autoexpress.co.uk\/image\/private\/s--vcZqsPur--\/f_auto,t_content-image-full-mobile@1\/v1694172999\/autoexpress\/2023\/09\/Volkswagen%20Caddy%20Cargo%20long-term%20test-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, our time with the Caddy Cargo has come to an end, but it has proved to be a useful addition to the Auto Express fleet. DrivingElectric and Carbuyer editor Rich Ingram borrowed it before its departure to help empty a garage down in Devon, and the Caddy Cargo swallowed everything with ease. The plyboard floor and lining aren\u2019t the most aesthetically pleasing to look at \u2013 some parts are fitted with the type of plastic blocks that are used to keep kitchen cabinets square \u2013 but they eliminate the worry of using an estate or SUV to do the same job and damaging its interior.<\/p>\n<p>It was a comfortable and capable cruiser on the trip, too. While the diesel engine only has a modest 120bhp, its 2.0-litre capacity helps it deliver a healthy 320Nm from 1,600rpm, so you don\u2019t need to work it as hard as the older 1.6 TDI that used to power VW\u2019s small vans. Fuel returns nudged 50mpg without even really trying \u2013 and that\u2019s more impressive considering our version also had 4MOTION four-wheel drive, an option that has now been discontinued. It took a hit around town (where we can see an electric van being a better fit), but overall the Caddy Cargo was a pleasure to spend time with.<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Model:<\/td>\n<td>Volkswagen Caddy Cargo 2.0 TDI 4MOTION Commerce Plus SWB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>On fleet since:<\/td>\n<td>May 2022<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Price new:<\/td>\n<td>\u00a328,407 (ex. VAT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Engine:<\/td>\n<td>2.0-litre 4cyl turbodiesel, 120bhp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CO2\/tax:<\/td>\n<td>127g\/km\/\u00a3320<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Options:<\/td>\n<td>Costa Azul metallic paint (\u00a3518)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Insurance group:<\/td>\n<td>30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Mileage:<\/td>\n<td>10,765<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MPG:<\/td>\n<td>49.0mpg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Any problems?<\/td>\n<td>None<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autoexpress.co.uk\/volkswagen\/caddy\/360928\/volkswagen-caddy-cargo-long-term-test-review\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Volkswagen Caddy Cargo adds a splash of colour to the small van class 4.0 out of 5 How we<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":237746,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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