Those clever so-and-sos at VW have done it again – the new California campervan is cleverer than ever - read the full review on CAR, driven and slept-in
Head of the Bauer Digital Automotive Hub and former Associate Editor of CAR. Road tester, organiser, reporter and professional enthusiast, putting the driver firstHead of the Bauer Digital Automotive Hub and former Associate Editor of CAR. Road tester, organiser, reporter and professional enthusiast, putting the driver firstmarket.
A cunning redesign of the kitchenette makes this possible. The kitchen is now more accessible from the outside as a result; there’s even a plug socket that’s only accessible with the left-hand sliding door open, in an effort to make cooking or entertaining outside of the California more straightforward.
Starting with the forthcoming the plug-in hybrid, this will be available on all trims and exclusively combined with 4Motion all-wheel drive – so no cheaper front-wheel drive option. Using a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a chunky e-motor, these will produce 242bhp and and promise a lengthy electric-only driving range, but this hasn’t yet been confirmed exactly.
The driving position is less bus-like, and the steering is nicely weighted – yet I did occasionally still manage to get it to jam up a bit being too heavy-footed out of hairpins. The improved refinement is welcome, though there are still plenty of rattles from the cabinetry behind you. You can also easily access the fridge from outside the van now – great for mobile parties, or simply getting home the weekly shopping. The camping chairs that live in the tailgate have taller backs than before for greater comfort.
There are built-in blinds for the rear windows, magnetic ones for the front doors and a new design that requires a little assembly for the windscreen. This is worth it, because it blocks the light better; the front items are all quilted and double-sided, helping to manage heat.
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