Home » News » Volkswagen California Concept is a new age camper for hybrid travellers

Volkswagen California Concept is a new age camper for hybrid travellers

August 24, 2023

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has unveiled its new California CONCEPT camper van.

Derived from the long wheelbase version of the 2021 Multivan, the new California camper is a larger iteration compared to its predecessor, the California 6.1. With a pop-up roof providing nearly 2m in headroom, it is a new interpretation of the classic California introduced in 1988.

It’s main feature is new plug-in hybrid technology – a first for the California – which will bridge the gap between traditional ICE models and all-electric versions. The vehicle is equipped with lithium-ion batteries that supply an almost self-sufficient 12V power source.

The California CONCEPT also reimagines the living and kitchen areas with a sliding door on the kitchen side. Where the kitchen previously occupied the left side and the entrance was on the right, the California CONCEPT introduces a new layout similar to the larger Grand California model. The result is improved versatility and adaptability, enhanced by a folding-arm awning on one side and a sun sail on the other.

The three-zone concept divides the vehicle's functionality into distinct exterior and interior scenarios blending camping and everyday driving with its living space.

The California CONCEPT also introduces a new control system with a multifunctional tablet on the C-pillar to control features from the pop-up roof control to water levels and interior lighting functions. It also doubles up as an infotainment screen.

A production version with similar attributes is expected to be made in 2024.

Written by: George Barrow 

Search All Reviews By Make

Citroen logo introduced in 2022Ford logoFiat logoIveco logoMaxus logoMercedes-Benz logoNissan logoPeugeot logoRenault logoToyota logoVauxhall logoVolkswagen logo
linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram
Copy link