First look: New Volkswagen California, now available as a plug-in hybrid

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

[@martyngarner7961]

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?

[@albickle]

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.

[@dannyheyrman4848]

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?

[@simonbutler3261]

I wish it came with a double frnt seat and a full galley with two burners instead of two sliding doors.

[@DM_Laf]

What is the difference between Ocean and Coast?

[@chlerry]

This never gonna make to the US, right?

[@abricot68]

No bathroom is a major problem

[@TheLittleRedCali]

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.

[@grahamdaniel9534]

Yes this is a very cool van indeed well done VW 👍

[@npopovn]

Can the new model also have a suspension lift installed like the previous version? How good is the new version on rough roads?

[@robertcook2572]

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

[@smashyrashy]

I dont know any beach that allows vehicles to drive on

[@simonjames8305]

Weston super mare 😂

[@CompletecarIe]

You need to come to Ireland then!

[@mydmax358]

Or Australia

[@ChristineMarshall-cd5wm]

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.

[@californiamicke9527]

🇸🇪👋👋🚗

[@CompletecarIe]

🇮🇪👋🏻👋🏻

[@Terry-zs4ir]

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.

[@filipschrooyen5619]

Downgrade. Who wants this? I'm gonna be in Düsseldorf in september, I'm going openminded, VW is not an option anymore, probably the Nugget.