The California 6.1
- Sleeps2 adults, 2 children
- Drive 2WD & 4MOTION
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Explore California features
Take a closer look at the California 6.1’s technology, features, and connected services.
Build, compare and see prices
From the paint colour to the size of the engine, use the configurator to build and compare your perfect California 6.1.
Offers and finance
Browse the latest California 6.1 offers, get quick price estimates and learn about our finance packages.
Next steps
Book in for a test drive, find your local Van Centre, or use our online finance calculator tool.
60 years in the making
The movement that began with the Volkswagen campervan – a rolling symbol for independence and freedom – now brings you a true home on four wheels in the California 6.1. There is no better way to add to the success of a legend. And no better way to express your attitude to life.
Elevated roof
The California 6.1 offers comfort in a small space. You can set up the elevating roof of the California 6.1 in just a few easy steps at your holiday destination or stopover. The expanding roof gives you extra space to move around in the passenger compartment. Setting up the elevating roof is easy in the California Ocean as it’s operated electrically. As night falls, you can transform the campervan into your own comfortable bedroom to sleep four.
Fully fitted kitchen
Prepare a tasty meal anywhere, any time. A kitchen on wheels: the California 6.1 offers you a fully fitted kitchen with a cool box, sink and stove kitchen unit. The mini-kitchen in California 6.1 Beach Camper can help you prepare basic meals and is easily stowed when travelling. Plus there’s a camping table and chairs which can be set up outside or stowed neatly away to save space when not being used.
Experience the California 6.1
Explore the comfort, innovation and technology of the California 6.1.
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Build your California
Discover the features and pricing across the entire California 6.1 range. Simply select your preferred trims by clicking ‘Add to comparison’ and see all of their standard features and optional extras at a glance. Once you’ve decided on the California 6.1 you’d like to take a closer look at, click ‘Build your own’ to get started.
The new California 6.1 Surf
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Introducing the California 6.1 Surf
The California 6.1 Surf is the ideal base camp for everyone who is drawn to the great outdoors. Robust and hard-wearing on the outside, it offers everything on the inside for you to be as self-sufficient as possible – including a fully functional kitchen, a large fresh water tank and plenty of stowage space.
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Introducing the California 6.1 Surf
The California 6.1 Surf is the ideal base camp for everyone who is drawn to the great outdoors. Robust and hard-wearing on the outside, it offers everything on the inside for you to be as self-sufficient as possible – including a fully functional kitchen, a large fresh water tank and plenty of stowage space.
More comfort, more connectivity
The California 6.1 makes your journey as comfortable as possible with intelligent mobile online services and next-generation infotainment systems. The new infotainment systems are fully touchscreen and feature redesigned graphics, as well as an integrated SIM card as standard that offers a range of online functions and services.
The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit is a customisable, full colour digital 10.25" gauge cluster that lets the driver change views to display the most relevant information:
- Classical view showing the speedometer and rev counter dials in a traditional format
- Digital view without dials - vehicle speed and key information is displayed in text format
- Digital view with additional information - as above but with additional vehicle and trip information displayed
- Comes as standard on the California 6.1 Ocean
Your second pair of eyes
The California 6.1 has practical driver assistance and safety systems to support you in critical situations, when you're parking or changing lanes and much more.
Always there for you
Be prepared for almost anything with the safety systems in the California 6.1. The driving systems can safely intervene, helping to reduce the risk of accidents on the road.
Standard across the California 6.1 range, Driver Steering Recommendation gives the driver suggested inputs to help stabilise the vehicle. The system also intervenes using gentle adjustments if it recognises oversteer when cornering.
Browse available California 6.1 new vehicle stock
Accessories
Find accessories for your California 6.1
We offer a huge selection of accessories across the entire California 6.1 range. All of our accessories are supplied, verified and fitted by knowledgeable experts and most come with a two-year warranty. Click below to take a closer look.
Reviews and awards
Don’t just take our word for it, read the latest California 6.1 campervan reviews and awards below.
The Caravan and Motorhome Club
The Caravan and Motorhome Club awarded the Volkswagen California five stars in the Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Buyers Guide for 2021. An independent, expert panel carried out a full review of the California 6.1 from technical specification, design and use of space, resulting in California finishing in top position in the Campervan class. The panel of judges praised the California 6.1 for its premium comfort, state-of-the art connectivity, and extensive driver assistance technology.
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Volkswagen has a proud history of campervans, and the California ensures that the brand’s association with overnight adventuring is very much in the present too.
Brochure and pricing
Finance and offers
California 6.1 offers
Explore different finance options
With our easy-to-use finance calculator you can explore estimated monthly payments and wide range of finance options. We have options available for all our vehicles on multiple finance products for both lease and purchase. Please contact your local Van Centre to discuss full range of options and to get a quotation.
Try before you buy the California 6.1
California 6.1 how-to videos
We have created a selection of useful videos to help you make the most out of your California 6.1. Watch our videos to learn how to use the motorised roof, set-up the sleeping area and operate the control panel in your California 6.1 and get ready for your next adventure.
The California on Tour app
Your companion for an unforgettable adventure.
Fabulous destinations, route planning, important information and much more: our California on Tour app for iOS and Android is your digital companion for an unforgettable VanLife adventure. With practical functions and smart solutions, we can make the next trip with your California easier than ever before, giving you more time to enjoy your holiday.
Next steps
Quickly and easily book a test drive, request a quote or find your nearest Van Centre to visit.
Browse California 6.1 stock
Use our new Stock Locator to see if the California 6.1 is available at a Van Centre near you.
Looking for a used California 6.1?
Every Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Approved Used California 6.1 comes with a peace of mind thanks to our comprehensive Warranty4, MOT4 and Roadside Assistance4, as well as the reassurance that our experts have performed extensive checks to guarantee it’s ready to hit the road.