The fourth-generation Volkswagen Caddy Life and the longer wheelbase Maxi versions - including Maxi Life, Maxi Kombi and Maxi Window van – are now available to order ahead of first UK deliveries in September.

Prices for the short wheelbase Caddy Life 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS Euro 6 engine start from £15,600 while the Caddy Maxi Life with the same engine starts from £17,985.

The new models have BlueMotion Technology modifications as standard, which include low rolling resistance tyres, regenerative braking and stop-start systems. The most economical 102 PS engine has a combined fuel consumption of up to 65.7mpg and a CO2 output of 114g/km.

As with the new Caddy Panel van, which opened for ordering at the start of July, these models also come with composition colour infotainment system with DAB, Bluetooth, heated windscreen, post-collision braking and daytime running lights as standard.

Park Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), which will keep you at a pre-set distance from the vehicle in front by regulating your speed in accordance with the traffic around you, are also options on the Caddy Life and Maxi Life.

Volkswagen’s Caddy Life offers flexible seating for up to seven passengers, including the driver. The two rear rows of seats can be folded, double folded or removed to leave a loading space of up to 3,030 litres. The Caddy Maxi Life, with its extra 420mm length, offers an additional 340 litres, bringing the total loading area up to 3,370 litres.

The new Caddy Maxi Kombi will be N1 type approved and starts from £17,510 for the 2.0-litre TDI 102 PS Euro 6 engine. The new Caddy Maxi Window Van will start from £17,185 for the same engine and will be M1 type approved.