Volkswagen Caddy Highline

Volkswagen has added Highline and Trendline models to its Transporter (medium van) and Caddy (small van) ranges. The main benefit of this is that you get a bundle of attractive options at less than the individual list price for the options.

The Trendline is the lower spec of the two and comes includes the following extras.

Caddy Trendline: Bluetooth connectivity, an upgraded CD/radio with ParkPilot display for rear parking sensors, cruise control, electric windows, height adjustable passenger seat, heated and electrically operated door mirrors, storage compartments under the front seats, vanity mirrors in the sun visors and a cover for the dashboard centre storage compartment.

Externally, the Trendline is enhanced with wheel trims and body-coloured bumpers, door mirrors and door handles.

The Caddy Trendline includes specification worth up to £1,555 (plus VAT), but only costs £900 (plus VAT) more than the standard model.

Transporter Trendline: Upgraded CD/radio with ParkPilot display and AUX-IN socket, Bluetooth, trip computer and multifunction display, cruise control, full bulkhead (panel van), driver’s seat armrests, Comfort pack and Premium dashboard, Tasamo cloth upholstery, wheel trims, rear parking sensors and body-coloured bumpers, door mirrors and door handles.  Kombi Trendline models also have privacy glass plus armrests and height and lumbar adjustment for single passenger seat.

The Transporter Trendline costs an additional £1,100 for the panel or £1,250 for the kombi, representing savings of £750 and £800 respectively against the actual value of the added specification.

Highline models: The Highline spec for both Caddy and Transporter includes all the Trendline enhancements, plus Climatic air conditioning, a leather-covered steering wheel and gear knob, alloy wheels, front fog lights and an alarm (Thatcham approved on the Transporter).

Trendline and Highline will no doubt be popular with owner-drivers as they represent a good value way to get a fully-loaded spec.