Road Tests:
Trust the Germans to bring out a vehicle that hits the ground running - most of its rivals can aspire only to its Teutonic design and build quality. Carved from a solid mass, or so it feels, the Caddy tussles with the Ford Connect for the accolade of most complete small van.
From the outside its high cube rear (housing a load volume of 3.2m) and sloping front combine to produce a well proportioned van, while the driver is more than catered for thanks to a superior seating position and peerless layout.
Joining the standard model is a Maxi version that frees up more loadspace thanks to an extended wheelbase; this makes it a useful 470mm longer and increases the maximum load volume to 4.2m3.
Power also takes a high with a 138hp option joining the 104hp turbo-diesel. And if the larger version is as good as its smaller brother then the acclaim is sure to follow.
Pros: | Cons:- Engine could be a touch smoother
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Vehicle Specifications
| Engine Options: | 2.0-litre 2.0-lit diesel, 68p/140Nm, 138hp/320Nm; 1.9-lit diesel, 103hp/249Nm |
| Transmission: | FWD, 5spd man |
