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The new Volkswagen California concept has been on the market for more than 30 years and is continuously improved as one of the most popular and successful camper vans of its kind. There is no better way to add to the success of a legend and no better way to express your attitude to life.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK first released the California 6.1 in 2019 and in 2021 it was awarded five stars in the Motorhome and Campervan Design Awards Buyers Guide, highlighting the success of the model within the industry.
The unmistakable design remains true to the California heritage, but has been sharpened up by the dynamic front grille and bumper, as well as LED headlights1 with LED tail lights, sporty alloy wheels and a great choice of exterior colour options.
Thanks to all its space, compact exterior dimensions and vehicle height of 1,990mm, the California 6.1 is a practical day-to-day vehicle, leisure bus and camper van all in one, suitable for cities and most car parks. The VW California is durable, versatile, and built to last with a highly stable body, quality materials, and time-honoured workmanship. If you are looking for a larger option, why not try the Volkswagen Grand California?
There are mounting rails on the roof which allows preparation for a moveable roof rack, sliding doors on either the left or right sides of the van (variation dependent), and a manually operated pop up roof which has two side windows, allowing you to comfortably sleep four passengers.
The spacious interior of the Volkswagen California Beach, the California Ocean, and the California Surf all have intelligent mobile online services through the Volkswagen Connect App and the Discover Media's large touchscreen, which houses the infotainment system. Paired with the digital cockpit, the same as in Volkswagen passenger car models, the Volkswagen California 6.1 is a true all round vehicle thanks to these new services.
The Volkswagen California 6.1 beach camper model features a fully fitted kitchen with a cool box, sink, and stove kitchen unit and is easily stowed in the onboard storage. There's also a camping table and chairs that you can set up outside or stowed away in the rear passenger compartment to save space.
The elevated roof is easily set up in a few steps and gives extra space to move around in the living and sleeping area of the passenger cabin. In the new California Ocean the pop up roof operated electrically to make it even easier to set up your camper van into your own comfortable bedroom to sleep four.
The folding bench that forms the rear seats can be secured at any position across the sliding floor-mounted rail whilst the front seats can swivel to face them for a fully interactive seating area that gives you more space allows you to all be together. For even more room when parked up, open the sliding door and set up the included table and chairs outside!
Choose from one of two diesel engines and make use of up to 204PS in either rear wheel drive or 4MOTION all wheel drive to make your adventures a smooth journey. These are both transverse and water-cooled engines with either a bi-turbo or turbocharger with intercooler. Whilst a plug in hybrid powertrain is not currently available, Volkswagen have expressed that they will be considering this, alongside an electric version, for future models.
A selection of driver assistance features supports you in your Volkswagen California including adaptive cruise control, crosswind assist, driver alert system, headlight range control, front and rear parking sensors, front assist with city emergency braking, and start-stop system with regenerative braking.
For more information about the new Volkswagen California contact Clark Commercials in Aberdeen today. Our friendly team will happily answer your questions, show you the entire VW California range and range of VW vans, and accompany you on a test drive of your chosen Volkswagen Commercial vehicle.
Extended Test Drive
We offer extended test drives for up to 7-days, simply enjoy the California for up to 7 days and if you decide it's the one, we'll refund your rental costs when you place your order.
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