Volkswagen Caddy

The passenger compartment of the Caddy remained stable in the frontal offset test. Dummy numbers showed good protection of the knees and femurs of both the driver and passenger. Volkswagen showed that a similar level of protection would be provided to occupants of different sizes and to those sitting in different positions. Analysis of the deceleration of the impact trolley during the test, and analysis of the deformable barrier after the test, revealed that the Caddy would be an aggressive impact partner in a frontal collision. In the full width rigid barrier test, protection of the chest of the passenger was rated as marginal, based on readings of chest compression.  All other critical body areas were rated as good or adequate.  In the side barrier test, protection of all critical body regions was good and the Caddy scored maximum points. In the more severe side pole impact, protection of the chest was marginal but that of other critical body areas was good.  Limitation of occupant excursion - the extent to which the occupant is flung to the other side of the vehicle in a side impact - was rated as marginal. The Caddy is equipped with a centre airbag to protect against occupant to occupant injuries in side impacts. The airbag performed well in Euro NCAP's tests, with good protection of the dummies' heads. Tests on the front seats and head restraints demonstrated good protection against whiplash injures in the event of a rear-end collision. A geometric assessment of the rear seats also indicated good whiplash protection. The Caddy has an advanced eCall system which automatically alerts the emergency services in the event of a collision, and multi-collision braking to prevent secondary impacts.