Would you buy a VW 1.9 TDI diesel on a “Caddy” platform?

Posted By on June 14, 2011

Although this Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L TDI isn’t available in the U.S. (yet), I know many diesel TDI enthusiast who could comfortably live with this volkswagen-caddyugly duckling when it comes to styling. The small van like cargo-carrying diesel mini-van with a 5-speed manual would be considerably more efficient than what North America offers today — and the price point looks  as if it would be low enough to make it a good seller for small business ($22,000 in Australia = $23+K USD). Even for young families this would make for a versatile and functional vehicle. Here’s a detailed walk through video from overseas. (below)

Comments

  • http://cincitdi.com Tim Hunter

    It’s certainly better then the joke they created with the Routan.  If I didn’t have a need for a 7 passenger towing vehicle I would be interested.  My needs have changed over the years and unfortunately my wifes “car” needs to tow 8000lbs comfortably and handle 7 passengers with luggage.  That leaves me with 2 choices, a Expedition or a Suburban.  14mpg avg… ugh.

  • http://richc.myarchive.us RichC

    Could opt for the diesel version. :-)

  • http://cincitdi.com Tim Hunter

    If only they made a diesel version anymore :(  
    The last diesel SUV we found was the Ford Excursion which they stopped making several years ago.  Its all gas drinking V8′s.

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