Volkswagen Caddy Van also Receives Four Stars from ANCAP

BOTANY, AUSTRALIA – October 27, 2008: Australia’s leading vehicle safety organisation, the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), has awarded its second 4-star rating for a commercial van – to the Volkswagen Caddy.

Following on from the Transporter’s recent 4-star result – the first for a commercial van in Australia - the Caddy’s excellent result confirms Volkswagen’s commitment to safety in the commercial vehicle segment.

The Volkswagen Caddy comes fitted with a driver’s side airbag and anti-lock brakes (ABS) as standard. A front passenger airbag and side airbags are optional on all models, along with Electronic Stabilisation Programme (ESP).

The Volkswagen Caddy range is available in two body styles, the standard Caddy and long wheelbase Caddy Maxi variant. Both models are available with the choice of 1.6-litre petrol or 1.9-litre TDI diesel engine. A five-speed manual transmission is fitted to both engines, while the TDI diesel can also be optioned with a six-speed DSG transmission as well.

Mr Philip Clark, Director of Commercial Vehicles - Volkswagen Group Australia , said “this result demonstrates the commitment Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has to delivering class leading safety. The Caddy Van is a popular model and to receive a 4-star rating from ANCAP highlights one of the many strengths of our commercial range.”