Volkswagen Caddy Maxi ...

[Walter]

Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 TDI DSG: Php 1,350,000
Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 2.0 TDI DSG: Php 1,550,000

This would be a good alternative to the Toyota Innova ... that 1.6 diesel engine would be really frugal ... but then there's the quirky exterior design, resale value, parts availability, dealer network ...

http://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-i...v-segment.html

[Egan101]

Yep, this is really targeted at the Innova. It is based on the Golf platform so it will not be as wide as the Innova. Those sliding doors will be quite useful. The 1.6L TDI engine is shared with the Jetta 1.6L TDI so doing 10 km/L for city driving and 17 km/L highway is achievable.

[Vensong Quezon]

Yep, this is really targeted at the Innova. It is based on the Golf platform so it will not be as wide as the Innova. Those sliding doors will be quite useful. The 1.6L TDI engine is shared with the Jetta 1.6L TDI so doing 10 km/L for city driving and 17 km/L highway is achievable.

I don't think Innova ang target nyan. para sa punerarya yan.
Kung ito naman wag na magtanong about leg room

[DacoTyan]

Looks good. Ground clearance looks to be in the 170 cm. range.

But how durable is that DSG transmission...

[Egan101]

Looks good. Ground clearance looks to be in the 170 cm. range.

But how durable is that DSG transmission...

The new crop of VW vehicles are yet to prove its reliability in the local and harsher traffic conditions. VW has been using DSG trannies across its model lineup worldwide, same applies to their other brands like Audi, Seat, and Skoda. Porsche, another VW company, uses a different type of dual clutch tranny (PDK) for their lineup.

As per the advice to us, VW only requires an annual PMS (oil change, fluid check, etc.) or 15k KM whichever comes first for their cars. I have to check though when in the life of the car will the DSG be checked and when its fluid needs to be changed.

[scowsfield]

Also saw the Caddy during the last car show. Could be a good alternative as a people carrier here in the PH. Again though, trim level versus price (not to mention power to displacement ratio) I think is keeping Filipinos from considering it. Waiting for the new figures, especially for the Tiguan

[mokong22]

How is the legroom?

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[dct]

Maganda sya. Nakita ko kanina. Legroom ayos lang. Hindi sya malaki pero ok lang

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[Walter]

How about the ground clearance?

[minicarph]

wT! You call that a car?


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[kisshmet]

Saw this car on the last car show and noticed the battery was made in poland, while the engine was rated euro5

I asked the agent where can i fuel up with euro5 diesel when our diesel fuels comply only to euro4 standard?

The agent quipped there are some fuel stations that carry euro5 diesel fuels.

Needless to say, I was dumbfounded with this car

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[Egan101]

^^^ No issues so far with local diesel fuel on our Jetta 1.6L TDI DSG. We use Shell or Petron. VW-PH has told us that they have their TDI engines tuned to match our local diesel. VW uses the same TDI engines as Audi and Porsche but tuning is different among the three brands.

[jaggerx3]

Saw this car on the last car show and noticed the battery was made in poland, while the engine was rated euro5

I asked the agent where can i fuel up with euro5 diesel when our diesel fuels comply only to euro4 standard?

The agent quipped there are some fuel stations that carry euro5 diesel fuels.

Needless to say, I was dumbfounded with this car

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No problem with that. Matagal na may Euro 5 na mga Starex sa Grey Market. Mine is Euro 5 rated engine na Starex wala ako naging problema. Naka tikim pa nga ng Euro 2 na diesel to dati. Before the Standard Euro 4 was mandated

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[kisshmet]

^i doubt that, problems becomes apparent later on

Btw, this car have no spare tire

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[jaggerx3]

^i doubt that, problems becomes apparent later on

Btw, this car have no spare tire

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Well mine is turning 6 no problems at all. You'll know what brand of diesel is the dirtiest of them all when the DPF regenerates.
Almost sa mga kasabay ko kumuha ng Euro 5 okay pa.mga unit namin. Walang problema since Euro 2 to Euro 4 transition. They won't sell it here if hindi talaga pwede.

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[kisshmet]

Well mine is turning 6 no problems at all. You'll know what brand of diesel is the dirtiest of them all when the DPF regenerates.
Almost sa mga kasabay ko kumuha ng Euro 5 okay pa.mga unit namin. Walang problema since Euro 2 to Euro 4 transition. They won't sell it here if hindi talaga pwede.

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Most likely VW vehicles are detuned to euro2 then and euro4 afterwards while still being marketed as euro5 compliant up to now

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[monmendoza]

^i doubt that, problems becomes apparent later on

Btw, this car have no spare tire

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Really It has no spare tire? I am seriously thinking about buying this car and I don't think I can live with an idea of a car with no spare tire as I often travel to the cordilleras.

Is it an option? or there is really no space for a spare tire?

[tagalnasaabroad]

visited many websites how this PPV variant performs..

had the close encounter chance from casa & car show visits to get the static feel of the vehicle..

also heard comments how the exterior looks so un-asian & not designed for a family van at all..underpinnings are really suited to be for cargo loading, in fact..

to me, it fits to be called a flexible, utilitarian, people mover vehicle..a little tweaks to its rear axle suspension, some claddings on the sides with two tone painting, provision for a spare tire, among others would invite more interest among those who would dare to be different..

interior features seemed adequate..

2.0DI turbo w/ 4WD should be a bonus ..

[Egan101]

^^^^ The Golf Caddy is not a PPV (pickup platform vehicle). Its chassis is part of the VW MQB platform which also includes the Jetta, Golf, Tiguan, Audi A3, and Audi Q3.