First look: New Volkswagen California, now available as a plug-in hybrid
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- The covers have come off the latest generation Volkswagen California camper. Based on the underpinnings of the VW Multivan, the new California is said to be more practical than its predecessor, features more technology and is, for the first time, available as a plug-in hybrid. It slots in between the Caddy California and full-size Grand California based on the VW Crafter van.
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Contents:
00:00 - Introduction
00:35 - Engine options
01:38 - California range
02:00 - Awnings
02:32 - Interior
03:27 - New control panel
03:55 - Leisure batteries
04:28 - New kitchenette
05:28 - Standing room and roof tent
06:00 - Interior seating
06:30 - At the rear
07:24 - Fold out bed
08:53 - Dashboard layout
09:35 - Verdict - Auta a dopravní prostředky
The old cali has 30l fresh water tank,so this new one is smaller! Losing storage and a burner also. Does the roof leak in the rain like the new 6.1 does?
It will be a pain going around the back in the rain to access the table stored under the bed extension. Could VW put it back in the sliding door as on the T6.1? The bed appears to be too long and leaves insufficient space for a portable toilet to fit between it and the front seats turned around. At 1.98m they could reduce it to 1.85m. And finally the two seat arrangement. I can see the advantage in taking one out to get more floor storage but I would prefer a single seat with the large drawer and attached toolbox as on the T6.1. And 4-Motion needs to be available on the petrol and diesel models. Preferably with diff-lock.
This is the coast model, do you know if the Ocean has two burners or if that is still only one? Still feel like the storage is not sufficient compared to earlier models but will be good to see in person.
could it be that vw sees this as a weekender vehicle and pushes people towards thar grand california when they are looking for a camper that can be used for 2-"3 weeks?
What is the difference between Ocean and Coast?
This never gonna make to the US, right?
I wish it came with a double frnt seat and a full galley with two burners instead of two sliding doors.
Looks a bit of a downgrade to me. Narrower beds, one burner hob, no bench seat, less storage. Maybe ok for 1 person, 2 max.
Can the new model also have a suspension lift installed like the previous version? How good is the new version on rough roads?
Yes this is a very cool van indeed well done VW 👍
The new Mercedes Marco Polo will have to go some to be more desirable than this, in my opinion. I couldn't spec a van to better suit my needs
I dont know any beach that allows vehicles to drive on
Weston super mare 😂
You need to come to Ireland then!
Or Australia
Not enough storage space and only one burner, very limiting, looks like the boot too low to put in a porta potti, clearly VW don’t expect owners to spend more than a weekend in the vehicle.
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No bathroom is a major problem
Disappointed! to much electric crap, no bench seat. Crappy fridge if it’s anything like the grand California. All in all won’t be considering this.