2025 Volkswagen Caddy review
The Volkswagen Caddy Maxi people mover offers van practicality with car-like driving dynamics. It doesn't come cheap, however.
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Jack Quick
Volkswagen Caddy vs Toyota HiAce Comparison
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CarExpert Rating
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Very Good
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Very Good
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Based on the Volkswagen Caddy LIFE MAXI TDI320
Based on the Toyota HiAce LWB (4 DOOR) BARN DOOR
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
WorkFuel Efficiency
50L
245 to 320 km
70L
525 to 588 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$40,990 - $64,225
$48,886 - $80,656
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Contributor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great cargo capacity
- Peppy turbo-diesel
- Surprisingly comfortable
Misses
- Noisy interior
- Ageing infotainment
- Poor blind spot visibility
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota HiAce is only available in one exterior paint colour, French Vanilla.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1498 - 1968 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 75kW - 90kW | 120kW - 130kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 2750 - 4500 | 3400 - 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 320Nm | 420Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 1750 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 103.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
