A new Top Of The Range Caddy, The Black Edition, is limited to just 500 Units, but looks stunning in the black colour.

• Just 500 Caddy Black Edition models available in the UK
• Striking design package includes Deep Black pearl effect paint and 17-inch alloys
• Continues Caddy Black Edition tradition of striking looks and high specification
• Priced from £19,370 (OTR excl VAT) and available to order now

Volkswagen Caddy buyers are being invited to tap into their dark side with the launch of a new Caddy Black Edition. 

The range-topping limited edition model is set to join the range at the end of November and offers a stylish design package and a raft of optional extras that deliver the highest level of comfort, convenience and practicality. 

Just 500 examples of the Caddy Black Edition are destined for the UK, so buyers looking for the ultimate specification Caddy will need to act quickly.

Although this is the first Black Edition to join the fourth-generation Caddy range, previous models have proved extremely popular with buyers. Like its predecessors, the new Caddy Black Edition showcases Volkswagen’s range of equipment at an unbeatable price. 

Exterior highlights include Deep Black pearl effect paint, black roof rails, body-coloured bumpers, door mirrors and handles, front fog lights with cornering lights, lowered suspension (by 27 mm) and sporty 17-inch Canyon two-tone Black and Silver alloy wheels.

Inside, the Caddy Black Edition features full carpeting, leather multi-function steering wheel, gearknob and gaiter, climatic air conditioning and heated windscreen. The extensive standard equipment list also includes cruise control, DAB+ radio and Driver Alert System.

Despite its generous specification list, which would normally add around £2,000 to the price of the standard Highline model, the new Caddy Black Edition commands a modest £800 premium over the Highline. That represents a customer value figure of £1,200, making the Caddy Black Edition exceptional value for money.

The Caddy Black Edition is equipped with a 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS EU6 engine and a five-speed manual transmission. It delivers a fine balance of performance and efficiency and is equipped, as all Caddy models are, with Volkswagen’s suite of BlueMotion technologies. These include Start/Stop, Hill Hold Assist, regenerative braking and low rolling resistance tyres. As a result, the Caddy Black Edition returns 60.1 mpg on the combined cycle and has CO₂ emissions of 123 g/km.

And like all models in the Caddy range, the Black Edition delivers exceptional practicality for professional users. With a load cube capacity of 3.2 m³, maximum payload of 628 kg* and numerous storage areas in the cab area, the Black Edition is a trusty workhorse.

The new Caddy Black Edition is priced at £19,370 (OTR excl VAT) and is available to order now. For more details, please contact your local Volkswagen Van Centre or go to www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk.

*excludes 75kg allowance for driver (gross payload is 703kg)

USA - Volkswagen showcases a new Passat GT Concept, the 3.6 Litre VR6 comes with 280hp, and subtle design changes.

• Designed in America at the Engineering and Planning Center in Chattanooga, Tenn.
• More than 20 interior/exterior updates create the most aggressive Passat yet
• Combines 280-hp VR6 engine with lowered suspension and sport exhaust

This week at Automobility LA, Volkswagen of America, Inc. will unveil the Passat GT concept, designed by the company’s North American engineering hub in Chattanooga, Tenn. 

Combining fresh styling updates with the powerful 280-hp VR6® engine, the Passat GT concept previews a potential addition to the Passat lineup. 

The concept was created by Volkswagen’s North American Engineering and Planning Center in Chattanooga based on extensive feedback from U.S. customers and dealers.

“The Passat GT is an early example of how the new Volkswagen North American Region will meet the needs and desires of American customers going forward,” said Dr. Matthias Erb, Chief Engineering Officer, North American Region, Volkswagen. 

“We have the freedom and the responsibility to shape future North American vehicles here in the U.S., combining engineering resources from around the world with our unique perspective and talented local team.”

More than 20 design changes from the standard Passat mark the GT as a unique, eye-catching sedan. Starting from the black honeycomb grille insert with red accent lines that harken to those on the Volkswagen Golf GTI, the upgrades include unique bumper treatments, black window surrounds, a black roof and trunk spoiler, LED headlights, smoked taillights, a dual trapezoidal exhaust and a sport muffler. The 19-inch Tornado wheels cover red-painted brake calipers, and a 0.6-inch reduction in ride height gives the Passat GT concept a road-hugging stance.

Inside, the Passat GT creates a sportier impression with carbon-fiber pattern door trim and instrument panel, two-tone black-and-gray sport seats with contrast stitching, a black headliner and piano black center console trim. 

Power comes from the Volkswagen 3.6-liter TSI® VR6, which makes 280 horsepower, tied to a six-speed DSG® dual-clutch automatic transmission, controlled through shift paddles behind the steering wheel

USA - New BRABUS Sport Package now available on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio.

New BRABUS Sport Package now available on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio

BRABUS is returning to the smart lineup in the U.S. market, featuring a sport package on fortwo coupe and cabrio models.  Available as a $1,900 option, the BRABUS Sport Package allows customers to further customize their smart fortwo with unique styling and a sportier driving experience.

The introduction of the all-new BRABUS Sport Package expands the customization options on smart fortwo coupe and cabrio models.  Exclusively available on the smart lineup, the BRABUS Sport Package is available for both manual and twinamic transmissions on passion, prime and proxy trim levels.

For a sportier driving experience, the BRABUS Sport Suspension lowers the vehicle by 0.4 in (10 mm) compared to the standard smart fortwo.  Additional suspension upgrades, including a stiffer anti-roll bar and new BRABUS-tuned damping system, ensures a sporty ride and improves handling and driving dynamics. 

The BRABUS Sport Package gives the car a more aggressive look with staggered fitment Monoblock IX wheels finished in matte grey paint (Front: 16" / Rear: 17").  These performance wheels are fitted with Yokohama summer performance tires (Front: 185/50 R16 / Rear: 205/40 R17).

The BRABUS Sport Package offers unique interior and exterior styling options., including BRABUS wheel center caps, a matte grey rear diffusor and both a BRABUS front spoiler and rear apron finished in the vehicle's body color.

The interior features grey stitching on the BRABUS 3-spoke multifunction sport steering wheel and BRABUS logos on the gear knob and handbrake lever. The upholstery parallels the trim level—passion, prime or proxy—of the smart fortwo. The interior is further refined by brushed stainless steel sport pedals with rubber studs. Models equipped with the twinamic transmission also add steering wheel mounted paddle shifters.

The BRABUS Sport Package will be available on 2017 smart fortwo coupes and cabrios starting this fall.

ŠKODA announces new Citigo Monte Carlo edition.

ŠKODA has unveiled full spec details and prices for the eagerly anticipated Citigo Monte Carlo.

Available in both three-and five-door body styles, the new trim level is based on the mid-range SE grade and offers many additional comfort, convenience and style features.

The most obvious of these are the black external design elements which are common to all ŠKODA Monte Carlo models. These include the alloy wheels, front and rear spoiler, rear diffuser, grille and door mirrors. The car also comes with lowered suspension for a more dynamic stance on the road.

New features in the spacious cabin include a sports steering wheel and Monte Carlo red/black upholstery. ŠKODA’s innovative PID (Portable Infotainment Device) is also standard, offering satellite navigation, trip and vehicle information, Bluetooth connectivity and a media player.

The ŠKODA Citigo Monte Carlo is available with a single engine option, the popular three-cylinder 1.0-litre 60PS mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Environmental performance is outstanding, with 62.8mpg fuel economy on the Combined Cycle and CO₂ emissions of only 105g/km.

The three-door model costs £10,590 while the five-door version is priced £10,940.