Introducing the new Caddy Maxi Life - 7 Seat People Mover

[phaeton]

I think VW Australia will win alot of sales with this model in the MPV segment

Priced from $34,990 for the 1.9 TDI 77kW man and $37,990 for the 1.9TDI DSG.

http://www.volkswagen.com.au/vwcms_publish/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_au/New_Cars/People_Movers/Caddy_Life.html

[Preen59]

I think VW Australia will win alot of sales with this model in the MPV segment

Wouldn't be hard considering the others look like shiny house bricks!!

[phaeton]

Wouldn't be hard considering the others look like shiny house bricks!!

True especially the SsangYong Stavic

Truthfully I hope more Kia Grand Carnival buyers look at the Maxi Life

[Preen59]

True especially the SsangYong Stavic

Truthfully I hope more Kia Grand Carnival buyers look at the Maxi Life

Yeah but some people just don't understand...

[phaeton]

Yeah but some people just don't understand...

If VWCV could some how cram more airbags #hint# Curtain Airbags the Maxi Life would sell in the droves.

Hopefully buyers do some research and findout about the current 4 Star EuroNCAP rating

[Preen59]

If VWCV could some how cram more airbags #hint# Curtain Airbags the Maxi Life would sell in the droves.

Hopefully buyers do some research and findout about the current 4 Star EuroNCAP rating

We can only hope. Very nice looking. I like them. Still too damn high though!

[phaeton]

We can only hope. Very nice looking. I like them. Still too damn high though!

I can't wait for the Maxi Camper

[Preen59]

I can't wait for the Maxi Camper

Are they actually bringing one out??

[phaeton]

Are they actually bringing one out??

Yes they are

http://www.volkswagen-commercial-vehicles.com/vwcms_publish/vwcms/master_public/virtualmaster/en_vwnfz/models/caddy_life/modellvarianten/caddylifetramper.html

[Preen59]

Yes they are

http://www.volkswagen-commercial-veh...fetramper.html

Niiiiiiiice. Very attractive.

[Two Dogs]

Caddy Maxi Life

Just put a deposit down for a Caddy Maxi Life:

Off Road Grey
ESP
Park Assist
Towbar.

Had test driven one in a regional area on the weekend, than was in Parramatta on business on the Monday and thought I would drop in to the local dealer and get the low down.

Surprisingly they did not have any in stock. When I mentioned that regional areas already had them they were shocked.

Anyhow, talked prices and options and ended up placing a deposit on the only Caddy Maxi in manual they had in stock.

I had completed the test drive in strong winds and was extremely impressed on how the Caddy performed. So now it's a four/five week weight until I can get organised to pick it up (for the wife that is).

Two Dogs

[phaeton]

Wow congrats Two Dogs

I think VW are on a winner with the Maxi Life and so are the buyers
Please post pics of it when you get it.

I went searching at our local dealer last Saturday none in stock

[phaeton]

Update forund a CML at my dealer see photos here phaeton's Trip to the Dealer Edition 3 August 08 - vwwatercooled.org.au

[The_Hawk]

This is pretty high up on my list of 7 seaters for the next vehicle.

The few things I need to check is the luggage space with all seven seats occupied. Can you still fit in a largish pram?

And how many child restraint points does it have? Considering that [NSW at least] has new child seat laws coming in on Jan 1 2009 which keeps a kid in a child seat much much longer... so I may need 3 or 4 child seats at once.

[Two Dogs]

Hawk

Child restraints second row on the left hand side, anchor on the seat backs, near the base (the other seat in the second row folds for rear access)

One child restraint third row on the drivers side on the roof.

And yes there is a mountain of space behind the third row for lots of luggage. As we have a new grandson, we took him on the test drive and half way through we had to change his nappy and there was mountains of space. Atruly impressive car.

The rear seat comes out in a few seconds via webbing pull straps.

Two Dogs

P.S. If you have any further questions let me know. I'll try and help.