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VW’s Caddy could change SA opinions about an untapped market sector

As someone born in the UK, I have always looked forward to returning there for holidays, not just to visit family but also to enjoy a few days of relatively stress-free driving among people who at least make an effort to follow the rules of the road.

It turned into a comprehensive road test. My family are spread about the UK. During the past three weeks, the Caddy Life has experienced city centres, motorways, insanely narrow Cornwall lanes with walls so high and bends so tight that the first you know of oncoming traffic is when you’re about to hit it, and Scottish forest roads where wandering rabbits, pheasant and deer constantly test your alertness. The amount of road kill proves many drivers fail the test.

Heaven knows why the option is available. The Caddy Life has a top speed of 186km/h and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of over 11 seconds. I’m not sure its natural market will place flappy paddles at the top of their wish lists. My impression is that this is a vehicle for practical folk and families seeking space and versatility.

 

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