VOLKSWAGEN Caddy - Is it still the best small van on the market?

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  • @jamesball1975
    @jamesball1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review Bob one's again,
    Can see lots of id 3 parts being past over to this caddy van front bumper and inside bits to keep good work going 👍

  • @brianbathgate4944
    @brianbathgate4944 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crackin review man!

  • @aidanmunnelly769
    @aidanmunnelly769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the commercial reviews Bob.

  • @markscars1069
    @markscars1069 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grew up with vans, late father had an engineering supplies business. Had Renault Traffics which would go like stink but were very thirsty. Best were Merc 308d models which just kept going. And going.

  • @chrisdellosa1139
    @chrisdellosa1139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video...the history was a cool little point of difference

  • @robbiek7986
    @robbiek7986 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My neighbour had a souped up Astramax van when I was a kid. Thought it was the coolest thing ever.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Vans are super cool when they are done up

  • @barryrathbone
    @barryrathbone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can’t believe that they have taken the above head shelf! It was so useful

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm the same Barry, I missed that shelf

    • @chrismcconnon
      @chrismcconnon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Top shelf was all fun and games until an invoice book took the head off ya 🙈

    • @warrenreidy7925
      @warrenreidy7925 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hi gents, overhead storage is available for €150 however we will be looking to make it standard (if possible) from Jan 2022. Launch models can be difficult to include all previous elements from former model Caddy until full production process and parts are confirmed with the factory. We’ll keep you posted but appreciate the feedback.

  • @GM-mk3ep
    @GM-mk3ep 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wish there was more people doing van reviews, I think it’s a niche that someone needs to tackle!

  • @ST-ur7oh
    @ST-ur7oh 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good review Bob. Reminds me of the 1997 Citroen Berlingo. The out going Caddy was the high point but that’s a nice colour in fairness. The rear end just looks so meh ....

  • @stuartmchugh1754
    @stuartmchugh1754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Didn’t think OnlyVans would make its way to the pc brigade at TH-cam! You went a bit saucy with the backdoors there Bob. What’s the caddy based on? A polo? Looks better made than some of their recent passenger stuff!

  • @stevencampbell1150
    @stevencampbell1150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great review as ever Bob. I have to say I was impressed with this van when Nobby reviewed it also tho'it being VW I'd say that trim level probably won't be cheap.

  • @flaziola
    @flaziola 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone remember the Seat Inca? While the Caddy mark ii was basically a Polo with a shed bolted on the back, the Inca was an Ibiza with the same shed on the back. It's mad. You wouldn't have said that the Polo and the Ibiza were the exact same car rebadged, yet that's exactly what you would have said about the Caddy and the Inca.

  • @frankgooding443
    @frankgooding443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The overhead bin used annoy me as it was literally head height in the last caddy so a model for a head bang., Preferred the connect due to the headroom. Why have VAG detuned to 2.0 to 122 bhp?

  • @marks-0-0
    @marks-0-0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I prefer van based lifestyle cars over regular hatchbacks or saloons. They double up as a car and a van and the modern ones are starting to look smart too.

  • @TheVedabuss
    @TheVedabuss 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And now I want a van...jeez cheers Bob :)

  • @tomquimby8669
    @tomquimby8669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The VRT must be really bad in Ireland for Bob to be peddling Vans. Well in the green new world horse drawn carriages might just be the most tax efficient mode of transport, or Ebikes.

  • @campervancreations7656
    @campervancreations7656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi Bob, drive a transit connect every day 211 reg. Still the best small van on the road!!! Jamie

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope to test some Ford's later this year!

    • @Alloonney
      @Alloonney 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ford 1.6/1.5 diesels are more reliable, not just the engines but every part of the car.
      And steering and shifting is so much better. (have not driven this latest caddy yet, only the previous model).
      I'm also very sorry that the next connect is just a caddy.

  • @11MORAN
    @11MORAN 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Overhead storage is now an optional extra €350

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wow that's way too much for something that was a standard!

    • @warrenreidy7925
      @warrenreidy7925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The overhead storage is €147 as an option on Caddy. Thanks

  • @micklawlor9438
    @micklawlor9438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It really need the 3rd seat. Do you think Seat will bring back the inca or skoda bring out there own one

    • @warrenreidy7925
      @warrenreidy7925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Mick, in relation to the third seat (bench seat) it must be noted that we regard passenger safety as the highest importance. Whilst others may have the third seat which is handy we feel two passengers sharing a single airbag is not a great idea. This is why the Caddy has one seat and one dedicated passenger airbag. Safety of our customers is paramount. Thanks.

    • @micklawlor9438
      @micklawlor9438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@warrenreidy7925 OK fair enough but could they not put in an extra seat and an extra airbag?

    • @warrenreidy7925
      @warrenreidy7925 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@micklawlor9438 Hi Mick, I won’t pretend to know how the safety regulations apply but I’m not sure it’s even possible given limited space between passengers & any potential dual airbag system. I’ve never seen this in practice anywhere. Enjoy your weekend 👍🏽

  • @devscally
    @devscally 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dont get me started with the red tape regarding commercial/private vehicles in this country. Id love a transporter crewcab or Amarok to lug the family and all the bikes around aswell as carrying DIY related materials. But NO! Between, tax, insurance, testing and tolls, its a complete faff for anyone who doesnt have a VAT or herd number. It would be great if you could do a seperate video with info regarding the ins and outs of it all.

    • @megataurus7779
      @megataurus7779 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      8 lads in my local all have vans,not registered,no herd number and some on the dole,don't believe all that scare mongering bollix

  • @emeraldviking3637
    @emeraldviking3637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mmm doesn’t the rear end look very like a Fiat doblo cargo🤔

  • @irishboy39
    @irishboy39 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    here from tik tok

  • @cardioking
    @cardioking 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Payload is too small, PSA group versions are up at 1000kg

  • @peterlewis4978
    @peterlewis4978 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry have to disagree with you on the third seat. Vans this size don't really get a third seat, it's more like 2.5 seats. If you want a third seat, buy a bigger van? You have also missed the fact in your review about the Caddy Cargo's lack of payload in relation to other vans in his segment, an important factor when buying a van. I also found the touchscreen distracting , why you need a touchscreen to change the heat etc is beyond me?
    Just my opinions after test driving one for a day.

    • @chrishb7074
      @chrishb7074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Making a passenger airbag work properly with a third passenger seat might have been tricky and made it structurally too much different from the normal car. Three occupants and two airbags could get messy if the airbags didn’t deploy simultaneously.

  • @pawek9528
    @pawek9528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Caddylac was good van but 15years ago...

  • @rti512
    @rti512 ปีที่แล้ว

    L have 1 2008 caddy with 308000km end 1 2022 brand new l make only 7500km end l hate it

  • @k20aa
    @k20aa 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what is a turd seat ?😂😂

  • @sprucelodge
    @sprucelodge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the electric version? They want us to be greener to the environment?

  • @blitzchaserjzx100
    @blitzchaserjzx100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Engines are under powered 75bhp 102bhp and 122bhp
    Should be 130bhp 150bhp and 170bhp at least..

    • @dalyo96
      @dalyo96 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      At least they will be very low stress on the engine, reliable for a long time

  • @ashley0423399993
    @ashley0423399993 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “Manly to have a van”?? 😳 I don’t think so, mate! You need an Overlander such as the G Wagon, Jeep Rubicon to be “manly”!

  • @ciaransherry6021
    @ciaransherry6021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just buy a VW ID3. Over 200bhp, instant torque, and doesn't pollute the planet, while costing 80% less on fuel.

    • @BobFlavinVideo
      @BobFlavinVideo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It does polute the planet and it isn't a van

    • @ciaransherry6021
      @ciaransherry6021 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BobFlavinVideo Let's put it like this for you Bob. I would never force you to breathe the emissions of an oil burner, which is why my van is an electric VW 🆔️3️⃣.
      The ID bit stands for 'Intelligent Design' by the way - a huge clue as to which type of propulsion has had the death knell sounded for it by VW.

    • @PiOfficial
      @PiOfficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ciaransherry6021 um how the fuck do you compare a hatchback to a van?

    • @niceguy235uk1
      @niceguy235uk1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ciaransherry6021 What do you think all the materials are made from for the electric cars? Carbon neutral fairy dust?

    • @ciaransherry6021
      @ciaransherry6021 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@niceguy235uk1 The fairy dust in an electric car becomes carbon neutral by driving it.
      The combustion car goes in the opposite direction by driving it.
      Simple!
      💚

  • @stevens5541
    @stevens5541 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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