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The California

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  • Price starting from:£64,432.00 OTR including VAT⁠
  • Sleeps4
  • Drive2WD & 4MOTION
  • SeatsUp to 5
  • TransmissionAutomatic
  • Engine optionsDiesel (TDI), petrol (TSI), plug-in hybrid
Technical specifications

Adventure awaits: the California

An interior concept with enhanced functionality, the California is a campervan designed for every adventure while offering plenty of practical features for daily use. The California continues the Volkswagen campervan legacy.

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3-room concept

The California campervan, now standard with two sliding side doors, features a redesigned kitchen with a gas hob, sink, and accessible cool box, enabling a versatile three-zone camping experience with easier entry, outdoor cooking, and sheltered dining under an optional awning.

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Highly flexible seating

The seating is not only more comfortable in the California, it’s also more flexible. The individual seats in the passenger compartment can be simply moved or removed individually

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Smart camping

Digital features and intelligent assistance systems make practicality standard in the California. Climate control in the passenger area, interior heating via the auxiliary heater, ambient light control (all around roof lining) and many other functions are all easily accessible via three touchpoints: the California app, infotainment display, and the camper control unit integrated in the C-pillar with 12.7 cm (5-inch) portrait touch display.

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The California comes with the 5 Plus Promise⁠ that includes:

  • 5 Services + 3 MOT's
  • 5 Years’ Warranty
  • 5 Years’ Roadside Assistance

⁠. Warranty up to 5 years/124,000 miles. Limitations, exclusions and T&C's apply. Volkswagen Finance.

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The California trims

  • Grand California parked under starry sky with lights on

    California Beach Camper

    5 seats and 4 sleeping spaces 

    Offers a manually operated pop-up roof with front opening, a roof bed with spring plates, and shading for the interior. Other features include a kitchenette with gas hob and external power supply.

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    California Coast

    4 seats and 4 sleeping spaces

    Building on the California Beach Camper, the California Coast provides  additional full kitchen with cool box, sink and exterior folding table instead of a kitchenette, 230-volt socket, 3-zone climate control, electrohydraulic pop-up roof, rear-view camera and more. 

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    California Ocean

    4 seats and 4 sleeping spaces 

    Building on California Coast, the range-topping Ocean offers LED Matrix headlights, satellite navigation system, additional roof storage compartment and interior ambient lighting concept.

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Camping and equipment

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Technology and comfort

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California eHybrid 4MOTION

More freedom even off the road.

The California eHybrid 4MOTION offers up to 53 miles (WLTP) in all-electric mode for everyday journeys. For longer trips, the electric motor combines with the high-tech TSI petrol engine for an impressive overall range. With 1570 kg towing capacity and 4MOTION all-wheel drive, you’re equipped for any adventure. Now available across all trims.

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Build your California

Discover the features and pricing across the California 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 you’d like to take a closer look at, click ‘Build your own’ to get started.​

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Finance and offers

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