Just because you drive a van doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy car owners’ creature comforts. That’s the thinking behind the VW Caddy Black Edition – the most luxurious commercial vehicle Volkswagen has ever made. Based on the top-spec Highline model, it adds £2,150 worth of kit for just £800 extra.
Additions include Deep Black pearlescent paint, 17-inch alloys, a
multifunction steering wheel, leather and Alcantara seats and silver
roof rails – on top of the air-con, parking sensors, Bluetooth and
body-coloured bumpers you already get on a Highline. Space in the back
remains at 3,200 litres, and a full-height, solid bulkhead separates the
passengers from the cargo.
Only available in short-wheelbase panel van spec and with a 101bhp
1.6-litre TDI engine, the Black Edition doesn’t quite have the
performance to back up its sporty looks, but it’s still pleasant to
drive. Refinement could be better from the diesel engine – something
that’s improved in newer, MQB-based cars like the VW Golf – but there’s enough shove to happily haul you and your cargo.
With no seats in the back and tall sides, there’s a fair bit of roll in
bends, but it’s an acceptable compromise given that even fitted with
27mm-lower Dynamic Suspension, the Black Edition rides well over surface
imperfections
Key specs
- Price: £17,860 (ex. VAT)
- Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl turbodiesel
- Power/torque: 101bhp/250Nm
- Transmission: Five-speed manual, front-wheel drive
- 0-62mph: 12.2 seconds
- Top Speed: 106mph
- Economy/CO2: 55.4mpg/134g/km
- On sale: Now
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