The Caddy Cross special edition make its premiere on the Volkswagen stand at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hanover (20-27 September).

The body kit extends around the lower edges of the body-coloured front and rear bumpers, and along the side sills and wheelarches to convey a more rugged appearance complete with silver roof rails, side strips and front and rear undercarriage guards to create an off-road look.

The interior has been given a treatment too, with a two-tone front seat design with contrasting inserts on the door panels, plus height and length adjustable centre armrest, leather-covered steering wheel and distinctive grey stitching on the gear knob and handbrake.

This model is due to go into production in early 2013 with a wide selection of engines, plus the option of 4MOTION all-wheel drive. Volkswagen expects to introduce the Caddy Cross as a panel van model in the UK in the first half of 2013.