You can get the small van in cargo or passenger versions.
Volkswagen Group continues to recover from the devastating Dieselgate, and is focusing its efforts towards electrification. It has not abandoned niche models in order to save money and redirect funds to more important products. The new Caddy PanAmericana replaces the Alltrack version that was available in the previous generation.
What is it? It is a small van that has an “off-road” touch. Available in passenger or cargo configurations only. The changes are limited to the visual upgrade and it’s all on display without any off-roading. VW Commercial Vehicles The new Caddy PanAmericana has been fitted with grained wheel arches, extra underbody protection and finished in silver at both the front and back.
It is equipped with two-tone 17-inch wheels, and a side decal that pays tribute to the route from Alaska through Tierra del Fuego. As standard equipment, the vehicle comes with LED lights at both the front and back as well as a silver roof rack. You can choose from one of the following exterior colors: Copper Bronze or Starlight Blue, Reflex Silver, Deep Black Pearl Effect, Candy White, or Starlight Blue. The radiator grille bar can be colored with any color you choose.
Under the hood is a turbocharged four cylinder 1.5 TSI engine producing 113 horsepower (84 kilowatts), or a 2.0 TDI Diesel with 100 hp (72.5 kW) or 120 hp (91.5 kW). The Caddy PanAmericana is available with either a front-wheel drive (6-speed manual) or a 7-speed DSG dual clutch automatic (4Motion). It all depends on the engine.
The cargo version can hold 679 kg (1,497 lb) and the passenger model up to 525 kg (1.157 lb) respectively. The all-rounder can tow 1.5 metric tons (3.306 lbs) and has 19 driver assistance systems. Five of these systems were introduced with the Caddy’s new generation in 2020.