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VW Caddy PanAmericana: test, engine, price

VW is simply dressing the actually very down-to-earth and utility-oriented box van Caddy in a fresh outdoor look. In addition, they donate the well-known 4Motion all-wheel drive and the economical and powerful two-liter diesel with 122 hp – and the Caddy 2.0 TDI 4Motion PanAmericana is complete.

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VW Caddy PanAmericana 2.0 TDI 4Motion

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Numerous lettering on the front, back, side and inside indicate the adventurous spirit of the clever box. Grained bumpers with a hint of underride protection on both ends (additional plastic protection for the engine and transmission costs 256 euros extra), black plastic planks on the side skirts and wheel arches, silver-colored roof rails and 17-inch alloy wheels complete the very attractive appearance.

The appearance of the Caddy is quite attractive

Inside, the PanAmericana can be recognized by the new seat covers called Pinestripe and elements of the higher style equipment, spoiled with leather on the steering wheel and shift boot as well as aluminum look for pedals and footrest. All pretty to look at, but also quite expensive. Our test car came with the 122 hp two-liter TDI and all-wheel drive.
VW Caddy PanAmericana 2.0 TDI 4Motion

Robust appearance: With plastic paneling and a hint of underride protection, the PanAmericana is an adventurer.

Including four-wheel drive, it gets really expensive

The PanAmericana equipment is only available with a short wheelbase and the 4Motion only with a six-speed manual transmission, but the basic price for the Caddy with the legendary nickname is still a proud 39,597 euros – at least 5230 euros more than the simplest Caddy with this drive. And only 2663 euros less than VW calls for the Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion with 150 hp (42,260 euros).
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4500/1855 – 2100**/1833mm


So much for the theory, now the PanAmericana has to show what it’s actually capable of. And there isn’t really any added value compared to the “normal” Caddy colleagues. Of course, the technical basis remains unchanged (MQB evo), and the 4Motion all-wheel drive works accordingly as usual with a multi-plate clutch and stepless power distribution between the axles.

The off-road talent is limited

The not exactly lavish 122 hp tug at the front wheels first, only when there is a risk of loss of traction are the rear wheels asked to help. This works quickly and unobtrusively, but keeps the off-road talent within narrow limits. The still meager 14.5 centimeters of ground clearance do not exactly tempt you to shorten the way home cross-country.

VW Caddy PanAmericana 2.0 TDI 4Motion
Driving performance: The Caddy is at 100 km/h in eleven seconds and has a maximum speed of 185 km/h. In the test, it consumed 6.8 l/100 km.


Consumption stays within limits

At least the 2.0 TDI allows you to keep up the good work on asphalt. The panel van reaches 100 km/h in a good eleven seconds and has a maximum speed of 185 km/h – the test consumption is still within limits at 6.8 liters. And 320 Nm of torque make overtaking a safe bet without the Caddy mutating into an express transporter.
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Average of the 155 km test lap (deviation from the WLTP specification)

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Transport tasks are no problem

It doesn’t matter, the emphasis is on transport with this VW anyway. A robust rigid axle is still used at the rear, but with coil springs instead of leaf springs. So the Caddy tolerates a load of 550 kilograms, but sometimes does not bounce very elegantly over nasty frost heaves. Not always nice, especially in the second row, the youngsters are whining here not only because of the supposedly long journey. But the rear seats can be removed, then fit up to 2556 liters of luggage in the car.

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Testing the VW Caddy PanAmericana


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