VOLKSWAGEN has been growing its commercial vehicle range since it introduced its Caddy van in late 2004 to sell alongside the Transporter. Discovering a ready market for its front-drive, Golf/Touran-derived light commercial van, Volkswagen also saw the opportunity to fill the gap between the Caddy and the T5 Transporter by introducing an extended platform version of the Caddy called the Caddy Maxi van. The Maxi takes all the attributes of the Caddy - a light, manoeuvrable body, economical engine and relatively low purchase price - but and adds more carrying capacity and cargo access with a 470mm increase in body length.