Interesting Facts About the Volkswagen Caddy Mk3
The Volkswagen Caddy Mk3 marks the third generation of the popular compact van, debuting in the early 2000s. Its production spanned many countries with differing timelines, and it received a mid‑life refresh before being succeeded by the next generation.
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Launch and Platform
The third‑generation Caddy was launched in 2003 as a completely new model, built on the Mk5 Golf platform and sharing its underpinnings with the original Touran.
Regional Production Timeline
Production of the Mk3 ran from 2004 to 2021 in Poland and Russia, from 2004 to 2008 in China, and resumed in 2017 onward in Algeria, highlighting a complex, region‑specific rollout.
Facelift and End of Production
A mild facelift was introduced in 2005 for the entire Mk3 range, and the model continued until 2015 when it was replaced by the fourth‑generation Mark 4 Caddy.
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