Volkswagen Caddy Life 2019 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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    Cars like the Volkswagen Caddy Life are often derided and dismissed as 'vans with windows' but they belong to a useful category of vehicle that provide plenty of practicality in a package no bigger than a family hatchback. The Caddy Life is the passenger-carrying version of the Volkswagen Caddy van, which makes it cheaper than some equivalent SUVs but also more utilitarian. In this review, Ginny considers whether the Caddy Life is worth considering compared to more mainstream choices.
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  • @kingcurry6594
    @kingcurry6594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have one of these.
    1) The engine is NOT noisy at all, but uncannily quiet. It's the 2.0TDi and it does 50mpg and will hit 60 in under 10s thanks to 140 odd BHP and a 6 speed DSG box which changes like lightning..
    2) The build quality puts Citroens and Peugeots to shame. Incredibly well put together.
    In short, it's brilliant.

    • @themaninthemoonmc7880
      @themaninthemoonmc7880 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When the back seats are out,can you get a bike in the back? Many thanks

  • @Dan-up6do
    @Dan-up6do 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really like that cup holder, it's a genius piece of design 👍

  • @Kenny_P_abz
    @Kenny_P_abz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don’t get the premise that it’s either suv, estate or van. They still build MPVs; I bought a new Touran as the Tiguan wasn’t practical or spacious enough ands it’s great.

  • @cloroxbleach175
    @cloroxbleach175 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Caddy's and Golfs are all a family needs really reliable

  • @chaardy88
    @chaardy88 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    The utilitarian nature of these vehicles is not reflected in their price tag; some configurations price them beyond some SUV/MPVs. I'd happily take a practical, cheap, and cheerful van based family vehicle.

  • @ovidellionell
    @ovidellionell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    how about the safety?

  • @hamzahz5161
    @hamzahz5161 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing car 👌 wish I do have car like this one

  • @chrism8132
    @chrism8132 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I might misunderstand her but did she say that Caddys boot is smaller than the one of the Peugeot Rifter / the Citroen Berlingo? I'm asking because I doubt that this is true, at least concerning the 'standard' versions of the cars...

  • @voxanpowa6511
    @voxanpowa6511 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi, can we completly unmount all the seats on the maxi caddy ? I don't want to fold them but completly remove it for camping reason.
    Also I want to know if this is easy or if you need to unscrew something...

    • @leventecsukas9679
      @leventecsukas9679 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All 2nd and 3rd row seats can be removed. No screws but they are a bit heavy.

  • @lunchthief1855
    @lunchthief1855 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the Caddy 2.0 TDI.

  • @josemaglunog8029
    @josemaglunog8029 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much the vw caddy? By the way , where’s the spare tire?

  • @musabd.k5902
    @musabd.k5902 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    favorite family car 🌸🌸

  • @carlkwasnjuk9518
    @carlkwasnjuk9518 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish this was available in the USA.

  • @firstlast3507
    @firstlast3507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Expensive. Worth every penny.

  • @andrewvallance9732
    @andrewvallance9732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If your contemplating a Peugeot or citreon over this vw you must be mad!

    • @jonjeny
      @jonjeny 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And reliability, French engines just can't handle the inevitable high mileage/kms.

  • @grahamjohnson4702
    @grahamjohnson4702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the all round best vehicle in this class is the Tourneo Connect, but I do wish they would stop saying in these videos but it's van like qualities show up, you can't make a Rolls Royce our of a go cart and we except that when we buy these instead of the car based MPV like C Max.

  • @khaledelameer4926
    @khaledelameer4926 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Does the third raw suitable for adults?

    • @mattgreen9507
      @mattgreen9507 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yes, adults easily fit in the back row, although those with hip or back problems might struggle to bend over as they step in.
      It's practical and not as noisy as the review makes out. If you've got a family of six or seven it's the cheapest car I've found which can fit them in and their luggage for a week away.
      It's true that the seats don't fold flat and you have to take them out but on the other hand it's still got decent boot space with all the seats in place. Most other 7 seaters I looked at either cost a lot more or had no space with all 7 seats in use.

  • @MrBrohoward71
    @MrBrohoward71 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Honestly that review is lacking.
    These vehicles are only bought for the space they provide and there was actually no proper review of the rear load area or 3rd row of seats with a demonstration of what its like back there . Watch a car wow review and learn how its done

  • @Bananaman1406_
    @Bananaman1406_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who buys a van for the dashboard plastic's? And you said the same in the Berlingo review

  • @Pietervanboxel
    @Pietervanboxel 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do you the last bank out of this car?

  • @kgeary3072
    @kgeary3072 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would be nice to see Ginny review the rifter

    • @subotica1974
      @subotica1974 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      k geary yes it would be lol

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great Video Review. I prefer the New Peugeot Rifter as I like the design and styling more

  • @yacinekhlifati6305
    @yacinekhlifati6305 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    كادي هي أحب سيارة لي بدون منازع ( نحبها)

  • @iosdeals
    @iosdeals 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What are these eschuwees you speak of?

  • @TrickyWoo109
    @TrickyWoo109 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I really only watch for Ginny, she's lovely! 😃

    • @JMB1891
      @JMB1891 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Steve Thorpe how sad.

    • @reissevdalilari3501
      @reissevdalilari3501 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ALLAHU AKBAR. greetings from turkey. ERDOGAAAN

    • @cosmon_
      @cosmon_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      that's creepy...imagine if you were ginny. would you be happy? no. treat people respectfully please

    • @reissevdalilari3501
      @reissevdalilari3501 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cosmon_ ALLAHU AKBAR. greetings from turkey. ERDOGAAAN

    • @robertmcghintheorca49
      @robertmcghintheorca49 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Thorpe Me too.

  • @lakebrunnerscaffolding6832
    @lakebrunnerscaffolding6832 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That shelf

  • @ukchris64
    @ukchris64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Does it have a spare wheel?

    • @calluna5030
      @calluna5030 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yes

  • @marshalllucky
    @marshalllucky 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what if you get a popped tire ? what then ?

    • @calluna5030
      @calluna5030 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      use the spare wheel.

  • @Tautulis7
    @Tautulis7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Interior not as modern as the Citroen or Peugeot??? You must br having a laugh. The caddy is the mercedes under the hiroof estates. No one comes close to its interior look, ergonomics and quality of materials used. Believe me, I've seen most of them since I am considering buying one

  • @andrewvallance9732
    @andrewvallance9732 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Drive it for 100k miles then compare it to the rifter and Berlingo...... Oh that's right both of those would have blown up before then!

  • @DougsCars
    @DougsCars 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ONE cupholder for all the back? That’ll cause issues with the kids.

  • @ibrahimyibrahimy
    @ibrahimyibrahimy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need someone a little taller to practically set inside, this presentation was done only for the benefits of vw company , hiring people to get a presentation ready for consumers means better sales , but in this one it's not really showing many points like the back seat how flexible the seats can be , what's the reason for this type of a awkward shap , cost of running , warranty and much more , in Australian vw are over priced , and I know the market is not as great for vw comparing to Toyota , if any one thinks vw gives me problem I shouldn't buy it

  • @bmwf800r7
    @bmwf800r7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm disappointed, I wish that she would've show us the 3rd row seats how big they are, instead just some pictures, awful

  • @sweetfreedomGB
    @sweetfreedomGB 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Max Wall

  • @arteljus983
    @arteljus983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Lets start in the back" - that´s what she said...

    • @cosmon_
      @cosmon_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ew

  • @smsmaabdo2527
    @smsmaabdo2527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    سعرها كام

  • @mohamedabdelsamad651
    @mohamedabdelsamad651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The beautiful jinny

  • @oliverstemp9132
    @oliverstemp9132 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The Peugeot Rifter and Ford Grand Tourneo Connect are much more modern, avoid the Caddy

    • @RT-ey4wy
      @RT-ey4wy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are they are reliable as a vs engine?

    • @kingcurry6594
      @kingcurry6594 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RT-ey4wy No. The Caddy wipes the floor with both of them.

  • @Speak_Out_and_Remove_All_Doubt
    @Speak_Out_and_Remove_All_Doubt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You keep talking about the Rifter but I can't see that you have reviewed that?

  • @abelisraelcruzayuso4682
    @abelisraelcruzayuso4682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Caddy Life... is life (na-na na-NA-na)

  • @net_news
    @net_news 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love van

  • @SuperMerlinv12
    @SuperMerlinv12 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    looks like a hearse driving down the road

  • @John-px4uk
    @John-px4uk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have one of these 2014 one one the noseiest most uncomfortable van iv ever owned hate it so much all the comfort of a weelie bin

  • @JBDTV
    @JBDTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this big enough to quit my job, travel the world and live in?

    • @bid84
      @bid84 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Joe No, get back to work Joe.

    • @JBDTV
      @JBDTV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@bid84 Will do Alan. Thanks

    • @mohamedms2472
      @mohamedms2472 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have the same dream....😌

  • @scottishfanta
    @scottishfanta 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you want to fit an isofix seat with a leg you can't with that underfloor storage!

  • @CarTestr
    @CarTestr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Comes standard with interior noise that make Kia jealous. Go for the larger Caravelle instead. Yes I’m the owner of one VW Caravelle VR6 (204 PS). Perfect transporter for up to 8, cargo room for plenty of long (200cm+) items.

  • @minniesaab7255
    @minniesaab7255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @largol33t1
    @largol33t1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    VW, want to make money? Then why don't you sell these vehicles in the US and Canada.
    PS: that issue about the rear seats, hey, Mercedes sells a minivan and you can't remove the rear seat! At least this one can.

  • @ixtiyorshoaxmedov620
    @ixtiyorshoaxmedov620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ўзбекистонда 27-июльдан сотувга чиқариларкан,сергилиди салонда.Қанақекин бу мошина деб ютубга кирганла,шу ёзганимга битта лайкча босворила.Қайтиб кирсам 150-200-лайклани кўрарман диган ўйдаман.

  • @ixtiyorshoaxmedov620
    @ixtiyorshoaxmedov620 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Газга жой борми қўйишга,кирабобакан лекин борку.

  • @igordidak2976
    @igordidak2976 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mate got one of these and have to say I'm very disappointed with driver position and amount of space for driver.☹

  • @wayfaringcookie8142
    @wayfaringcookie8142 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    One word id use the describe this: LOL

    • @jordanfarrell9157
      @jordanfarrell9157 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I own this except a 2011 version. ITS A CRAP TERRIBLE CAR LOL

  • @michaelsimpkins5178
    @michaelsimpkins5178 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I prefer the Citroen Berlingo

  • @toumiachour3912
    @toumiachour3912 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doni moi UN CADDY

  • @janjanssen6794
    @janjanssen6794 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She has being payed to downgrade the caddy!!

  • @myeviltwinbrother
    @myeviltwinbrother 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Stop saying Esh-u-vee!!!! Hurts my ears every time.... It is like Carbyer specifically put her in any review where that term is mentioned... Stop it, just stop it.

  • @Apex180
    @Apex180 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    moaning about the noise from the aircon at full blast.....what next, moaning about a alarm being loud.....
    rear leg room, didn't seem any different to many large estates / mpv's so carn't knock it at that.
    the lack of flat load floor with the seats is just a complete miss step here
    poor from VW again.

    • @mohamedms2472
      @mohamedms2472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can actually remove all the seats and have a nice flat floor with 3.2 m3 volume for this caddy maxi it should be more

    • @Apex180
      @Apex180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would be nice if they did an actual review of rifter...

    • @Apex180
      @Apex180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mohamedms2472 bit of a faff really.....should fold into the floor for neat storage in this day and age

    • @mohamedms2472
      @mohamedms2472 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Apex180 totally agree, this actual caddy is from 2004, it share the P36 platform from VW which is the same as golf mk 5

  • @florinc.9122
    @florinc.9122 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great news, at 14k euro you can have Dacia Dokker Stepway, with: AC, electric windows, heated seats, cruise control, sat nav, rear view camera, colour selection...

  • @spyrido8212
    @spyrido8212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review!
    Not nice car though
    VW dieselgate

  • @AlterDieg8
    @AlterDieg8 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    A mule.

  • @nottjohn9418
    @nottjohn9418 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just get a caddy maxi and forget the seats in the back. You can't sleep in a Berlingo either.

  • @noahjohnston7504
    @noahjohnston7504 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Still looks the same

  • @scotiajinker8392
    @scotiajinker8392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Looks like a hearse

  • @AC-fu7bu
    @AC-fu7bu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Carwow is so much better

    • @zuti071
      @zuti071 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not any more. They streaching every review to 15min and it's become boring to watch.

    • @jamesmac261
      @jamesmac261 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@zuti071 Omg she is so boring! Glad Matt keeps her away from Carwow!

  • @reissevdalilari3501
    @reissevdalilari3501 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ALLAHU AKBAR. greetings from turkey. ERDOGAAAAAN.

  • @menifo4334
    @menifo4334 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Will someone teach her on how to pronounce SUV properly please?

  • @MrCopyrat
    @MrCopyrat 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    here we go again: Esh U Vee, Esh U Vee, but now she added some ugly shoes to the picture.

    • @Kingdonnerkebab
      @Kingdonnerkebab 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      copyrat you have stopped taking your meds again I can tell, chill out and I’m sure your carer will notice soon and wheel you back into the ‘sunny room’ good day! 👍

  • @schunkelperser1794
    @schunkelperser1794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Who drives cars that look like shoe boxes? Who wants a car without power or luxury or history? 🤔

    • @WolfgangVonKempelen838
      @WolfgangVonKempelen838 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      An expedient person. Is that the right answer to your question Jan ? ;)

  • @spyrido8212
    @spyrido8212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Renault kangoo
    Peugeot and Citroen are way better cars than this..

    • @videowsatcher
      @videowsatcher 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      they are significantly smaller than the LWB version of the Caddy

  • @nudgenudgewinkwink3212
    @nudgenudgewinkwink3212 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is nowhere near as good as the new Citroen/Peugeot offerings a poor choice for a review.

    • @cloterico
      @cloterico 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I disagree.
      Here in Portugal the Caddy is offered also in Confortline and Highline specs. I have a 2019 Highline 2.0 TDI. With leather and Alcantara seat, heated seats, dual zone ac, Adaptive cruse control, bixenon light etc... I tried the new Rifter but even with the best spec available the interior lacks the feel of the Highline caddy.

    • @cloterico
      @cloterico 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mine is very similar to this one
      th-cam.com/video/s8yQoOxW-d4/w-d-xo.html

  • @ouzamaboussama6187
    @ouzamaboussama6187 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👎👎👎car

  • @markuslc1888
    @markuslc1888 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    a SUV has much more comfort, features, is much calmer, better suspension and better design... the caddy is a working horse nothin more, and the nav is way too low...

  • @gw493
    @gw493 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Over rated over priced for the VW fan boys your overpaying for the VW coool tax 😞😖

  • @MaZEEZaM
    @MaZEEZaM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The whole vehicle is FUGLY, lack of safety tech is always a major drawback and a reason alone I wouldn't buy it. Safety is my No.1 priority.

    • @bromhykey4942
      @bromhykey4942 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      MaZEEZaM you can buy a cayenne Porsche for your safety...

  • @dvid183
    @dvid183 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice driver, ugly car.

  • @hermanhayes750
    @hermanhayes750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    VW is overprized crap buy a Berlingo better car for much less money!