WITH the introduction of the Cross Caddy, Volkswagen is extending its popular Cross lifestyle model range, which is currently only available in the Polo model range in South Africa.
With its distinctive design elements and exclusive 17-inch Canyon wheels with 205/50 R17 sized tyres, the Cross Caddy differs significantly from its model range and shows off a much more rugged look.
At first glance, the new Cross Caddy can be easily identified as an independent derivative thanks to its customised exterior elements.
The black fairings of the wheel housings, the side sills and at the lower edges of the front and rear bumpers convey a rugged appearance.
The silver under body protection, front and rear, and side guard strips on the sills complete the off-road look.
There are also silver coloured roof rails. Privacy-glass on the rear windows and rear windscreen and smoked rear lights add to the distinctive look of the Cross Caddy.
The same applies to the interior. The front seats with lumbar support, as well as from the driver’s position and the leather-trimmed steering wheel are all ergonomically placed.
Here are some more interior features of the new Cross Caddy:
• Air vents painted in high-gloss black with silver surrounds;
• Front seats in two-tone design;
• Centre armrest with adjustable height and length settings;
• Leather accents on gear shift grip and parking brake lever, and
• colour-offset inside door trim panels.
Other Cross Caddy standard features:
• Cruise control system.
• Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity.
• Light and rain sensors.
There are up to 24 storage compartments and cargo nets in the doors, centre console, centre armrest, dashboard sections, vehicle floor of the second row of seats, under the driver’s seat and in the roof area.
Between the front seats, two drink holders are part of the storage system and there is another cup holder at the end of the centre console in front of the second row of seats.
Other features include:
• Multifunction leather steering wheel;
• Central locking;
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat;
• Sliding drawer under the left front seat;
• RCD 310 Radio-CD system, and
• front heated seats.
Similar to other Caddy passenger derivatives, the Cross Caddy has a number of passive safety features such as:
• Electronic Stability Control;
• Front, side and head airbags;
• Isofix child seat fittings;
• Daytime running lights. and
• removable second seat row.
Technical specifics:
• 2.0 TDI four-cylinder engine;
• Common rail direct fuel injection;
• Average fuel consumption – 5.7 litres per 100km;
• Top speed, 170km/h;
• Power, 81kW;
• Torque. 250Nm, and
• five-speed manual transmission.
Colours:
• In addition to the standard Caddy model range colours, the Cross Caddy can be ordered in special colours Honey Orange and Viper Green.
Retail Price, VAT and emissions tax included:
• Cross Caddy 2.0 TDI 81kW
– R340 600.
Service and Warranty:
• Standard three-year or 120 000km manufacturer’s warranty.
• 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.
• Service intervals every 15 000km.
• Service and maintenance plans are optional.
The Cross Caddy can be ordered as standard five-seater or as an optional seven-seater.
