Volkswagen Caddy MPC Petrol

Into my 2nd day as a new Caddy Maxi Owner! 8)

I traded in my Previa which was due for scrap in Sep 17 with VW after paying a visit to the showroom 2 months ago. The offer from VW for my previa was too good to refuse. Unlike any other used car dealer who would offer me just the paper value, I ended up with more than 5K more than paper value :)

However, it was not an easy decision, having been a former Jetta owner (2010 model) who gave up after less than 2 years of ownership due to faulty gearbox issues. We all know the famous DSG problems that plagued VW from 2011 till 2014. Having said that, I still made a good deal when I sold my Jetta.

But what made me decide on the Caddy was simply because it was very attractively priced, plus it was (still is) the only MPV in the 120-130k price bracket, with a big big boot to use for my family (wife, 3 kids (5 years and below), my domestic helper, plus my dear mother-in-law)

When I collected my new ride yesterday.. The same gushing feeling came back. Seamless gear transmission, powerful acceleration, quietness, great handling.

It might not be able to sit 8 persons as comfortably as the Previa, but hey, it is a good 55 to 60 grand cheaper. Made the pain of replacing my old previa go away almost immediately.

I am keeping my fingers crossed, and hope no major problems will befall this new ride. Its like a new leap of faith . To be honest, I hope not to see so many of these caddies on the road in the coming months - (so that I can have exclusive feel mah) but I certainly doubt that will be the case.

- Great price - higher omv than the Touran and yet more affordable and spacious.

- Brakes very well

- Easy handling

- Looks like it will not be drinking much petrol

- May look like a van, but drives like a passenger car.

- Factory installed front car seats are very comfy and easy to adjust.

- The VW badge

- Big boot

- The known problems of the DSG gearbox - I hope VW have rectified them once and for all.

- 2nd row and 3rd row seats are not adjustable (not able to push backwards or pull frontwards)

- Air con cooling may take a while longer as there are only the main front air vents, plus one small vent located in the middle row.

- Pumping petrol - the need to use my car key to open the petrol tank lid.

- not auto sliding passenger day

- Low position of the head unit also means difficulty in viewing the reverse camera.

Cheap pricing for the amount of space u get, equivalent to a van space, has rear air con, spacious 3rd row however i hate fabric seats. this is no Subaru STI!

TORQUEY ACCELERATION

LEGSPACE,HEADROOM,SHOULDER ROOM

CHEAP CAR

VAN BODY

HANDLING

COMFORT

BODY ROLL

NO LEATHER

The caddy has enough space for my whole family. Me and my wife have 3 kids and 2 golden retrievers. All of us plus our luggage fit comfortably in this practical MPC on our weekend trip to Penang!

I love that it is kid-friendly as well. The interiors are solid and won't get destroyed by our little imps :P The ability to change seating arrangements is also a plus, we can switch them up everytime the kids get restless or if our four legged friends want some fresh air.

It might not be the coolest looking car but i like how practical it is, especially with all the extra storage compartments!

spacious, kid friendly, versatile

not the most stylish car to drive