Should you buy one?

Yes, you should. As long as you understand that the Caddy, like all the best MPVs, prioritises practicality over almost every other aspect. If you’re not at all bothered by your family car looking like a van, or it being a louder inside than a typical family SUV, then the Caddy will reward you with excellent flexibility.

If you value roominess most of all, you’ll appreciate the humongous boot and ample space for passengers. It’s versatile too, the removeable rear seats meaning it can be quickly transformed into an actual van if you need to shift a proper load of something.

With the rival Peugeot e-Rifter, Citroen e-Berlingo and Vauxhall Combo only available with electric power now (and a pretty paltry driving range), the Caddy is also more versatile in this regard. Though do also check out the Ford Tourneo Connect since it’s fundamentally the same vehicle and you may be able to trade the showrooms off against each other to get the best possible deal.

What we like

It’s not just the space on offer, it’s the sheer versatility. Five seats, seven seats, short wheel base, long wheelbase, automatic, manual, petrol and diesels are all available. And there’s not a dud among them.

What we don’t like

It is loud, especially at motorway speeds, where you can really feel like you’re driving a van. Base spec models are exactly that: basic. The infotainment is annoyingly fiddly.