Alongside the T6 lineup, the Caddy family is the
bread and butter of Volkswagen’s Commercial Vehicles division. In its current iteration, the Caddy has been around
since 2015 but not as an all-new model as VW liked to advertise it at the time.
With that in mind, it goes
without saying that VW needs to replace the Caddy with something more modern and truly all-new. As it turns out, VW has already begun
testing the all-new Caddy and these are the first spy shots to prove it.
Carscoops photographers spotted the new
Caddy undergoing cold weather testing in northern Sweden and the photos reveal
a rather different look compared to the present model. The front end features
the latest VW design language featuring a closed grille while the air intakes
are located lower down on the front bumper. The headlights are all-new and
adopt a design that is flush with the grille, while the fog lights are now
round.
Seen from the side, the front section appears to be
longer giving the Caddy a slightly more passenger car-like vibe. The rest of
the body obviously looks boxy in order to maximize interior space for both
passengers and cargo, depending on the version.
This particular prototype also featured sliding
doors on each side and new taillights that ditch the current Caddy’s small
squared off shape for a sleeker, vertical arrangement. We’re not totally sure,
but these photos seem to suggest the taillights extend all the way up to the
roof.
Under the skin, the new Caddy is expected to switch
to the MQB platform which will allow VW to offer it with 48-volt mild-hybrid
systems, the latest gasoline and diesel engines, as well as the newest
infotainment systems, among other things. Interestingly, rumor has it that the
future Caddy will be integrated into the upcoming T7 lineup and renamed T7 Life
Caddy in the process. Expect it to debut in 2021 both in standard- and long-wheelbase Maxi
configurations, followed by the all-new T7 in 2022.
