Caddy van can

The Maxi is 470 mm longer than the Caddy and offers an extra cubic metre of load volume and up to 80 kg extra payload - meaning a 4.2 cubic metre load volume and a payload of up to 800 kg.

It is available in three derivatives: a panel van; a five-seat window van with a second row of seats; and from March, the Life - an MPV with seven seats in three rows.

Prices for the Caddy Maxi start from £12,650 (or £15,583 including VAT and on the road costs) for the panel van range, £12,750 (£15,691) for the window van range, and £13,008.51 (£15,995) for Life models.

A choice of turbodiesel engines includes: the 1.9-litre TDI PD 104bhp which is available with a five-speed manual or Volkswagen's advanced six-speed DSG gearbox with DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter); and the new 2.0-litre TDI PD 140bhp engine with DPF and six-speed manual gearbox.

Specification on all models includes remote central locking, radio and CD, front and rear anti-roll bars and ABS anti-lock braking system. In addition, safety features include EBC (Engine Braking Control), EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) and TCS (Traction Control System), while ESP Plus (Electronic Stabilisation Programme Plus), which includes DSR (Driver Steering Response) and a trailer stabilisation function, is an affordable option at £282.

Practical features for the panel van include a generous overhead storage area, two in-dash storage trays, a centre console with four drinks holders and more storage space, sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle, a full height, solid bulkhead, half-height side lining in painted hardboard and rear wing doors.

The list of options available for all models includes alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, a leather trimmed, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control and heated front seats. Separate options for the panel and window vans include air conditioning, an electric pack' with electric windows and heated, adjustable door mirrors, or an appearance pack' with body-coloured bumpers and wing mirrors.